Joel Tippie - Designer
Book designer. Art director. YA fiction specialist. Doodler extraordinaire. Husband. Father. Reformed musician. Lousy fish caretaker.
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Overview
I'm a book designer and digital artist who's been working in the publishing industry for over 15 years. I've spent the majority of my career at HarperCollins Publishers where I'm currently art directing, and have created covers and interiors for Little Brown, Delacorte, Algonquin, Bloomsbury, Razorbill, Greeenwillow, and Egmont.
I work primarily on YA fiction, and especially enjoy sinking my teeth into YA fantasy, sci-fi and thriller. I'm obsessed with typography and love rendering type in 3D!
I've had the pleasure of working on some very successful books, most notably Veronica Roth's Divergent and Carve the Mark series. Other heavy-hitting authors I've worked for include James Dashner, Michael Grant, Rick Yancey, Jodi Meadows, Kelley Armstrong, Megan Whalen Turner, and Tim Green.
I work primarily on YA fiction, and especially enjoy sinking my teeth into YA fantasy, sci-fi and thriller. I'm obsessed with typography and love rendering type in 3D!
I've had the pleasure of working on some very successful books, most notably Veronica Roth's Divergent and Carve the Mark series. Other heavy-hitting authors I've worked for include James Dashner, Michael Grant, Rick Yancey, Jodi Meadows, Kelley Armstrong, Megan Whalen Turner, and Tim Green.
Languages
English
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Dystopian
Fantasy
Horror
Middle Grade
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
Young Adult
Work experience
Associate Art Director
HarperCollins Children's Books
November, 2005
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Present
(about 14 years)
I've worked on all manner of book creation from cover and interior design to art direction on countless YA and middle grade books including many award-winning and best-selling titles.
Book Designer/Digital Artist/Art Director
Self-employed
January, 2002
–
Present
(about 18 years)
I've been designing on a freelance basis since 2002 for a variety of publishers in NYC creating custom artwork and typography.
Portfolio (28 selected works)
Carve the Mark
Veronica Roth
Globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth delivers a breathtaking fantasy featuring an unusual friendship, an epic love story, and a galaxy-sweeping adventure. #1 New York Times bestseller * Wall Street Journal bestseller * USA Today bestseller * #1 IndieBound bestseller Praise for Carve the Mark: “Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that... read more
Divergent
Veronica Roth
This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy is the novel the inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers. Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insu... read more
Divergent / Insurgent
Veronica Roth
One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride that began in Divergent.A hit with both teen and adult readers, Insurgent is the action-packed, emotional adventure that inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, and Octavia Spencer.As war surges in the factions of dystopian Chicago a... read more
Allegiant (Divergent Series)
Veronica Roth
The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that captivated millions of readers and film fans in Divergent and Insurgent.One choice will define you. What if your whole world was a lie? What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything? What if love and loyalty made you do things you nev... read more
Four: A Divergent Collection
Veronica Roth
Fans of the Divergent trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view.This collection also makes a great pick for fans of the blockbuster movies who want to delve deeper into the character p... read more
Jackaby
William Ritter
“Miss Rook, I am not an occultist,” Jackaby said. “I have a gift that allows me to see truth where others see the illusion--and there are many illusions. All the world’s a stage, as they say, and I seem to have the only seat in the house with a view behind the curtain.”A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2014 Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job,Abigail Rook m... read more
Beastly Bones: A Jackaby Novel
William Ritter
“I’ve found very little about private detective R. F. Jackaby to be standard in the time I’ve known him. Working as his assistant tends to call for a somewhat flexible relationship with reality . . .” In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural... read more
Ghostly Echoes: A Jackaby Novel
William Ritter
“Tread lightly, Miss Rook,” warned Mr. Jackaby. “It would not do to push Miss Cavanaugh too far or too fast.” Jenny Cavanaugh, the ghostly lady of 926 Augur Lane, has enlisted the investigative services of her fellow residents to solve a decade-old murder--her own. Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, dive into the cold case, starting with a search for Jenny’s fiancé, who we... read more
The Dire King: A Jackaby Novel
William Ritter
The fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push the earth and the otherworld into a mortal competition. Jackaby and Abigail are caught in the middle as they continue to solve daily mysteries in New Fiddleham, N... read more
Before She Ignites (Fallen Isles)
Jodi Meadows
“A fully realized fantasy world complete with dragons, treachery, and flawed characters discovering their courage. I couldn’t put it down!” —C. J. Redwine, New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow QueenFrom the New York Times bestselling co-author of My Lady Jane comes a smoldering new fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Kristin Cashore about a girl condemned for de... read more
Thick as Thieves (Queen's Thief)
Megan Whalen Turner
Discover the world of the Queen’s ThiefThick as Thieves is the eagerly anticipated new stand-alone novel set in the world of the Queen’s Thief. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Megan Wh... read more
The Thief (The Queen's Thief Book 1)
Megan Whalen Turner
Discover the world of the Queen’s ThiefNew York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Megan Whalen Turner’s Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and wo... read more
The Queen of Attolia (The Queen's Thief Book 2)
Megan Whalen Turner
Discover the world of the Queen’s ThiefNew York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Megan Whalen Turner’s Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and wo... read more
The King of Attolia (The Queen's Thief Book 3)
Megan Whalen Turner
Discover the world of the Queen’s ThiefNew York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Megan Whalen Turner’s Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and wo... read more
A Conspiracy of Kings (The Queen's Thief Book 4)
Megan Whalen Turner
Discover the world of the Queen’s ThiefNew York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. The Queen’s Thief series is rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journe... read more
The Crown's Game
Evelyn Skye
"Gorgeous and richly imagined."—Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series"Teeming with hidden magic and fiery romance."—Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the AshesPerfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Red Queen, The Crown’s Game is a thrilling and atmospheric historical fantasy set in Imperial Russia about two teenagers who mu... read more
The Crown's Fate (Crown's Game)
Evelyn Skye
The gorgeous and darkly compelling sequel to The Crown’s Game—perfect for fans of Red Queen and Shadow and Bone. A New York Times bestseller!Magic is growing, shadows are rising, and the throne is at stake…Russia is on the brink of great change. Pasha’s coronation approaches, and Vika is now the Imperial Enchanter, but the role she once coveted may be more difficult—and dangerous—than she ever... read more
Shade Me
Jennifer Brown
The first book in bestselling author Jennifer Brown’s thrilling suspense series for fans of Sara Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars, Shade Me is about a unique girl who becomes entangled in a mysterious crime and lured into a sexy but dangerous relationship with a boy who may be a suspect.Nikki Kill has always been an outsider. Born with rare synesthesia, she sees the world differently. In Nikki’s ... read more
Dare You (Shade Me)
Jennifer Brown
In the second book of the suspenseful Shade Me trilogy, perfect for fans of Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars and Kimberly McCreight's The Outliers, Nikki Kill becomes embroiled in another mystery with the gorgeous Detective Martinez when she discovers that the Hollises are trying frame her for the murder of Peyton Hollis—and only her synesthesia can help her unravel the dark truth.Nikki Kill... read more
Break Us (Shade Me)
Jennifer Brown
Fans of Pretty Little Liars, look no further for your new favorite chilling mystery: the Shade Me series by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Brown. This last book in a popular trilogy is a nail-biting, not-to-be-missed finale that will leave readers breathless.Nikki Kill doesn’t see the world in black and white. Her synesthesia shades everything in view, transforming numbers, words, ... read more
Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones
Christopher Krovatin
R.L. Stine, author of the bestselling Goosebumps series, raved that Gravediggers is “my kind of book—fast, frightening, and all too real!”During a class hiking trip, Ian, Kendra, and PJ get lost in the mountains and discover that they are being stalked by a pack of ravenous zombies. With the help of a witch doctor and some unusual folk magic, will they be able to defeat these monsters and esca... read more
Daniel Coldstar #1: The Relic War
Stel Pavlou
An epic and funny outer space adventure from acclaimed science fiction author and screenwriter Stel Pavlou!Bestselling author of Artemis Fowl Eoin Colfer says of Daniel Coldstar: The Relic War: "Sci-fi has never been so much fun. I loved it!"Below the surface on a forgotten planet, Daniel Coldstar searches for relics from a lost civilization. Daniel has no memory of his past. All he knows is t... read more
Deceptive (Illusive)
Emily Lloyd-Jones
This thrilling sequel to Illusive will have readers on the edge of their seats. You don't belong with us. These are the words that echo through the minds of all immune Americans-those suffering the so-called adverse effects of an experimental vaccine, including perfect recall, telepathy, precognition, levitation, mind control, and the ability to change one's appearance at will. When great numb... read more
Night Speed
Chris Howard
An addictive new drug fuels superhuman strength and speed in this action-packed sci-fi thriller that will have fans of Scott Westerfeld and Marie Lu on the edge of their seats . . .Only those young enough can survive tetra, a dangerous drug that creates a pulse-pounding rush of enormous strength and incredible speed. Seventeen-year-old Alana West has been trained to use tetra so she can pursue... read more
Home Run (Baseball Great)
Tim Green
Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica's sports books and Dan Gutman's Baseball Card Adventures, New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green gives readers a thrilling new addition to his bestselling Baseball Great series.Josh's life has just fallen apart. His father will no longer be coaching the travel baseball team and is moving to Florida, forcing his mom and little sister to... read more
Front Lines
Michael Grant
Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Code Name Verity, New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant unleashes an epic, genre-bending, and transformative new series that reimagines World War II with female soldiers fighting on the front lines.World War II, 1942. A court decision makes women subject to the draft and eligible for service. The unproven American army is going up against the gr... read more
Silver Stars (Front Lines)
Michael Grant
For fans of Girl in the Blue Coat, Salt to the Sea, and The Boy at the Top of the Mountain, the second book of New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant’s epic alternate history is a coming-of-age story about three girls who are fiercely fighting their own personal battles in the midst of the greatest war of all time. The summer of 1943, World War II. With heavy memories of combat, Frang... read more
Purple Hearts (Front Lines)
Michael Grant
New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant unleashes the gritty and powerful conclusion to the Front Line series and evokes the brutal truth of World War II: War is hell. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and Salt to the Sea.Courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead Rio, Frangie, and Rainy through front-line battles in North Africa and Sicily, and t... read more
Joel has 3 reviews
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Communication & Punctuality
This talented designer reached into my psyche and produced a cover better than what I even asked for. His vision is matched by his skills in graphic design and he works with you to 3D rendered models of whatever you need. I recommend him 150%
Dennis Thompson, January 2019
Once again, Joel did a great job for me adapting the cover he designed to work for an audiobook.
Glen Sobey, May 2018
Reply from Joel Tippie
Joel is a great designer! He understood what I wanted for the cover and made it absolutely amazing. Very easy to work with. Can't recommend him highly enough.
Glen Sobey, March 2018
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