Overview
Hi, I'm Megan. I'm a UK-based designer with over 15 years' experience, specialising in book covers and interiors. I've worked in a variety of genres and for a variety of clients – indie authors, small publishing houses and well-known multinational publishers.
I studied literature alongside my media degree and my own love of books has helped inform and inspire me as a designer. I understand the business of publishing a book but also the art. I appreciate how important each client's work is to them and can help bring your vision to your audience effectively.
I pride myself in my personalised approach and have had great feedback across the board. Here are some examples:
"I can't say enough good about how it looks. It's absolutely drop-dead gorgeous! We are so thrilled!! Thank you for all of the hard work that went into this project and for bringing it to life" – Authors, Recreating Titanic
"Megan always produces the goods – whether it's typesetting, book cover or complex internal book design – reliable, quality work with a fast turnaround." – Katie Beard, Head of Design, The History Press Publishing.
"Megan typeset and designed the cover of my publishing company’s first book. Her work was first-rate and reasonably priced, and she was a pleasure to deal with. I shall be back for the second and third books." – Martin Hickman, Managing Director, Canbury Press
"I have been repeatedly impressed by the quality, range and consistency of Megan's work. I know that when I send a book on to Megan, it is in safe hands. Combined with her talent as a book designer, her flexibility and reliability are equally impressive. Megan has been fantastic to work with and I could not recommend her enough." – Stephanie Boner, Publishing Director, Roads Publishing.
I studied literature alongside my media degree and my own love of books has helped inform and inspire me as a designer. I understand the business of publishing a book but also the art. I appreciate how important each client's work is to them and can help bring your vision to your audience effectively.
I pride myself in my personalised approach and have had great feedback across the board. Here are some examples:
"I can't say enough good about how it looks. It's absolutely drop-dead gorgeous! We are so thrilled!! Thank you for all of the hard work that went into this project and for bringing it to life" – Authors, Recreating Titanic
"Megan always produces the goods – whether it's typesetting, book cover or complex internal book design – reliable, quality work with a fast turnaround." – Katie Beard, Head of Design, The History Press Publishing.
"Megan typeset and designed the cover of my publishing company’s first book. Her work was first-rate and reasonably priced, and she was a pleasure to deal with. I shall be back for the second and third books." – Martin Hickman, Managing Director, Canbury Press
"I have been repeatedly impressed by the quality, range and consistency of Megan's work. I know that when I send a book on to Megan, it is in safe hands. Combined with her talent as a book designer, her flexibility and reliability are equally impressive. Megan has been fantastic to work with and I could not recommend her enough." – Stephanie Boner, Publishing Director, Roads Publishing.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
History
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Travel
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Historical Fiction
Humor & Comedy
Languages
English
Work experience
Self-employed
Nov, 2008 —
Present
I've run my own book design business for 14 years now and love it! Really pride myself in my personalised service and have worked with some fantastic clients.
The History Press
Jan, 2005 —
Jun, 2008
(over 3 years)
A book designer at publishing firm The History Press. Great role where I learned so much.
Portfolio
Ijoma Alexander Mangold is his full name; he has brown skin and dark curly hair. Today one of Germany's best literary critics, Ijoma remembers his childhood, his teenage years and his early adulthood in this compelling coming-of-age memoir of growing up differ... read more
'A must read for anyone who wants to understand not only our media, but power in Britain' – OWEN JONES, author The Establishment'Top court reporting' – NICK DAVIES, THE GUARDIANGo behind the doors of Court 12 of the Old Bailey for what was billed as 'the trial... read more
This is the perfect guide for anyone cruising in the Mediterranean by Rod Heikell, the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing. Thoroughly updated, this new edition conveys the magic of Mediterranean cruising, as well as giving practical first-hand advice... read more
The garden is an oasis, a pocket of nature in our busy modern lives, full of plants, animals, insects – and a fair bit of magic.Folk Tales from the Garden follows the seasons through a year of stories, garden lore and legends. Explore the changing face of natu... read more
TV documentary maker Nathalie Thompson is back for a third adventure, this time making a film on bioterror and Ebola that takes her from the Javanese jungle to the desolate interior of Zimbabwe. A web of secrets and threats lie in front of her. The threat of E... read more
When Nathalie Thompson's cameraman doesn't show at the airport alarm bells start to ring. But, with a TV commission on the table and a job to do, she sets off across the world to make a documentary on ocean energy and its positive effects on climate change. As... read more
When the Southern Mariner, a huge cargo ship, is hijacked in the Far East, young TV journalist Nathalie Thompson is sent to investigate the story behind the theft. Joining forces with Philippine coastguard Peter Ramos, she embarks on an exciting quest that plu... read more
An illustrated exploration of the design, meaning and symbolism of world football club crests. Why is there a devil shown on the crest of Manchester United? Which club's crest motto is 'To Dare Is To Do'? And whose emblem depicts a bear and a strawberry tree? ... read more
In this Kafkaesque mystery, a man, with memories of a beautiful young girl, is seemingly caught in a cycle of plane crashes. * Caution: contains transcripts from original CVR (cockpit voice recordings). May be disturbing to some individuals. “I feel nothing. T... read more
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