Petya Tsankova - Designer
Art and design educated book cover and layout designer with more than ten years of experience in the book publishing sector.
Request a quote
Verified identity
Overview
I am a multi-disciplinary design and publishing specialist with an academic background in visual communication design and more than ten years of experience in the publishing industry.
The scope of my expertise includes Book Cover Design, Book Interior Design, Ebooks, Digital Illustration, Motion Design and social media marketing content.
My practice is based on delivering high design standards, intelligent and engaging visual ideas, project-specific creative solutions that best communicate the context of the book and an integrated approach across all aspects of the book development process.
In my work, I am always motivated and guided by my commitment and passion for creating things of beauty.
Services
Languages
English
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Fantasy
Middle Grade Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Poetry
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Home & Garden
Certifications
- Bachelor Degree in Poster Design and Visual Communication
Work experience
Book Designer
Self-employed
April, 2017
–
Present
(about 4 years)
Book cover and book interior design work, as well as overseeing the company's visual identity across all communication channels
Book Designer
Self-employed
May, 2015
–
Present
(about 6 years)
Book cover and book interior design work, as well as overseeing the company's visual identity across all communication channels
Graphic Designer
Self-employed
May, 2011
–
April, 2015
(almost 4 years)
Desktop Publishing Designer
Henderson Global Investors
April, 2009
–
April, 2011
(about 2 years)
Preparing the company's print publications for marketing purposes.
Desktop Publishing Designer
New Star Asset Management
June, 2008
–
April, 2009
(10 months)
Preparing the company's print publications for marketing purposes
Portfolio (19 selected works)
Brushstrokes in Time
Sylvia Vetta
This superbly researched and beautifully told fictional memoir is about love, art, and Chinese history and politics."This is the book I struggled not to write. I buried the pain along with my Chinese name and changed my fate."Brushstrokes in Time is a fictional memoir by Chinese artist, Little Winter, who tries to re-establish the bond with her American daughter, telling the story of her emoti... read more
The Fractured Portal (The Wefan Weaves)
R B Watkinson
War spreads further into Dumnon despite the coming of winter, and even more Murecken priests are on the hunt for those with power in their blood.Coryn now trains young warriors in Storr Haven in the use of magic, but he still searches for Katleya, the woman he lost.Two young Londoners, Evie and Alan, are flung through a Portal into Dumnon. They must learn to fight and survive in an alien world... read more
Learning German (badly)
Tim Luscombe
With the possiblity looming that the referendum might get passed and he'll lose easy access to his German partner and Germany, British stage director Tim Luscombe must get a German passport. To apply he must first pass his German language test. To do that, he must first learn German. It goes badly. An ode to a potential union, a lament for lost citizenship and a celebration of life, Tim Luscom... read more
A Very Important Teapot
Sheppard Steve
A Very Important Teapot is a comedy thriller revolving around the hunt for a lost cache of Nazi diamonds in Australia.Dawson’s life is going nowhere. Out of work and nearly out of money, he is forlornly pursuing the love of Rachel Whyte. But Rachel is engaged to Pat Bootle, an apparently successful local solicitor who has appeared from nowhere.Then, out of the blue, Dawson receives a job offer... read more
Black Tea
Stephen Morris
Praised by BBC Russia Correspondant Lucy Ash who said, "Elegaic, evocative and disarmingly candid." Paul Binding, cultural critical and author, called it, "A triumphant of art as well as of observation." Zinovy Zinik, celebrated Russian author and BBC critic, said, "This fascinating autographical travelogue is an unblinking self-analysis."Black Tea is a book about Russia that starts in London ... read more
They Lived They Were at Brighton Beach
Brave, Ivan
Return to Isle of the Shallows
White, Debra A.
Luz and the Alchemist's Folly
Noonan, Columbkill, Noonan, Columbkill
Jacob Finch: Birth of a Villain (The Villain Book 1)
Bradley, S.E.
Not so Black and White
Vetta, Sylvia, Mudenyo Hunt, Nancy
Sapphire's Soul Tools: A beginners guide to Spiritual Living
Waters, Sapphire
Crickets on Cocaine
Firman, Lynnette
Not In My Name
Coolwood, Michael
Plague
Anderson, Julie
Oracle
Anderson, Julie
Podiatrist on a Mission: The Genesis of a New Profession
Tollafield, David
Petya has 32 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
Value
Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
I needed help to get my book cover ready for print, and I had waited too long to get it finalized. Petya rose to the challenge and made this happen for me under a tight deadline. She was super-efficient, highly communicative, and really helpful! I'm very happy with the final result and I look forward to hitting 'publish' on my first book this week! Thank you!
Valerie Chamberlain, May 2021
Working with Petya was a pleasure. She always responded very quickly and was very professional. Her designing was tops--very remarkable. She made my dream come true with her designs of a cover, spine, and back for my book. I can't say enough good about her. She deserves 10 stars! I will definitely be hiring her again when I finish my other genealogy book.
Belinda Carringer, April 2021
It has been a pleasure to work with Petya. She was very patient and understanding of my requirements for the project, and always kept me updated on how things were progressing. She understands what it takes to collaborate successfully. A true professional.
Tyson Verschuren, March 2021
Very professional and thorough.
Brian Fansler, February 2021
Petya was a special find. Having worked with a good few cover designers, and mostly good, I found that she allowed me to fine tune our designs and use focus groups by encouragement. I really felt we were working together the whole time to a common aim, excellence. The end result was reached with collaboration and skill. I would not hesitate to work with her again, and indeed intend to do so.
D...
Read more
David Tollafield, February 2021
Explore the Reedsy Community
Reedsy is a community of top publishing professionals. Join Reedsy today to browse 1000+ profiles.
Hanna Sandvig
I'm an illustrator who specialises in whimsical maps for all genres and book covers for Cozy Mysteries, RomComs, and Chicklit
The Kootenays, Canada
Mallette Blum
Visual storyteller specializing in book cover illustrations for young adult and middle-grade fantasy.
Jackson, Michigan, USA
