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 97 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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Rodney N.

Rodney N.

Jun, 2026

I had an incredible experience working with Mark Karis on the exterior design and layout of my book. His communication was excellent from start to finish, and he met every deadline exactly as promised. What impressed me most was his ability to understand what I was really asking for. I wanted a ...
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Joan M.

Joan M.

Jun, 2026

I cannot say enough good things about Mark. He knows what he's doing, he takes a great deal of personal interest and pride in the work, he gave me some advice coming from his vast experience and he is timely and responsive in every way. You can't go wrong having Mark work on your book that you ...
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