Mark Karis

Mark Karis – Designer

25 yrs exp. book designer with a focus on Religion, Politics, Psychology, Academics, Biographies, and Fiction. Many NYT Bestsellers!

Overview

I am a highly experienced graphic designer with over 20 years of experience specializing in book cover design and typesetting. I have designed covers for numerous New York Times bestselling books in a range of genres including Religion, Politics, Psychology, Academics, Biographies, and Fiction. My passion for design is driven by my love for storytelling, and I work closely with authors to bring their vision to life using typography, color, and imagery. With exceptional design skills and a keen eye for detail, I deliver designs that exceed my clients' expectations and bring their books to life. Contact me today to learn more about my services.
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 31 reviews

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Raina W.

Raina W.

Nov, 2023

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Mark made this process so much easier for our first time publishing, and was incredibly responsive and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone who wants the highest quality result! He'll work with you until it's right.
Luly M.

Luly M.

Oct, 2023

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Mark was a pleasure to work with. Not only is he super talented and has significant experience designing book covers, he responded instantly to our request and was willing to work within a very tight timeframe of less than two weeks. He delivered more than twice the number of design concepts he was contracted for and completed the book jacket design within twenty-four hours of our selecting the...
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Chris S.

Chris S.

May, 2023

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Mark did a fantastic job on my cover design. His creativity and vision of my manuscript really took a direction I had not even considered. I am very grateful for his expertise and professionalism. He definitely cares about his clients cover design and its success. Would highly recommend Mark for your design needs.
Christopher W.

Christopher W.

Feb, 2025

To the person reading this review: work with Mark. But only if you value professional and high-quality work, excellent communication, and quick turnaround times. If those aren't things you want, go with someone else. Look, I'm not a bot or Mark's great-aunt trying to win him points and earn more work on the interwebs. I've never met him in person and have only interacted via Reedsy, but I work...
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Kelly H.

Kelly H.

Feb, 2025

Mark did a great job on a tight schedule. He was the very definition of responsiveness and professionalism. Amazing job!

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