Mark Karis

Mark Karis – Designer

26 yrs experience book designer. Religion, politics, psychology, memoir, and fiction. Multiple bestsellers. Trusted by major publishers.

Overview

26 years designing book covers and interiors for authors and publishers. My work includes numerous New York Times bestsellers across religion, politics, psychology, memoir, and fiction. I focus on strong typography, clear hierarchy, and covers that compete at a high level, paired with interiors that are clean, consistent, and production-ready. I guide authors through the entire process, from concept to final files, including KDP and IngramSpark, with a straightforward, collaborative approach and a focus on getting the details right.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Christian Non-Fiction Political Science & Current Affairs Psychology
Fiction
Christian Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Science Fiction
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2000 — Present

Mark has 85 reviews

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Jacob H.

Jacob H.

Apr, 2026

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Mark's work is absolutely outstanding. I was literally SHOCKED at the difference between the cover I was using previously (which I put together with the help of a graphic-designer friend of mine) and the cover Mark created for me. If you want to see it, look up "Unless God Builds It" on Amazon. T...
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Lisa S.

Lisa S.

Apr, 2026

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I am so grateful I found Mark. Not only is he an amazing designer, he’s also kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and extremely pleasant to work with. His communication throughout the project was very timely and informative. He made me feel like we were partners throughout the process. I couldn’t be ...
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Paula-Jean D.

Paula-Jean D.

Apr, 2026

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Working with Mark was an exceptional experience from beginning to end. From the first round of designs, it was clear that he not only understood the technical aspects of book design, but also had a unique ability to truly capture the tone and emotional depth of the work. *Welcome Home* is a deep...
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Paul C.

Paul C.

May, 2026

Mark was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. From the initial cover design proposal to the final product, the entire process was smooth, collaborative, and professional. He went above and beyond by providing multiple concepts and variations within the timeframe he originally quoted. F...
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Ze'ev S.

Ze'ev S.

May, 2026

If there were six stars on a five-star scale, I would gladly give Mark six. Working with him on the typesetting and interior layout of Spiritual Sparks: A Reader was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. His work was highly professional, aesthetically beautiful, and handled with excep...
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