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 Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Christian Fiction Literary Fiction Science Fiction
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2000 — Present

Mark has 107 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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David A.

David A.

Aug, 2026

Working with Mark on The Name Above Every Name has been an outstanding experience from beginning to end. This is now our second book together, and once again he brought exceptional skill, patience, and attention to detail to every stage of the production process. He has a remarkable ability to t...
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julia Y.

julia Y.

Aug, 2026

Mark is an outstanding book cover designer. He was patient, professional, and responsive throughout the entire process. He understood my vision and transformed it into a beautiful cover that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend him to any author looking for high-quality design work. Thank...
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