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Designer: Peter S.
On the Run
Designed by Peter S.
Available to hire"The novel follows a young Irishman sent to the States to escape the Troubles, where he becomes a successful track runner — only for the Troubles to keep dogging him. The design uses the Irish flag’s orange and green, overlaid with a pixelated black-and-white runner cropped at head and feet. That harsh contrast and truncated figure suggest that, however fast he runs, he can’t outrun Ireland or his past."
Designer: Jeff B.
Designer: Caitlin B. A.
Lonely Space
Designed by Caitlin B. A.
Available to hire"Given the focus on this book's main character's inner life and struggles, the cover centers the subtle emotion on Beatrice's face, surrounded by a dark and ominous color palette. The typography references current sci-fi genre trends, complemented by the background space gradient texture, to indicate a feeling of isolation and mystery."
Designer: Roberta Z.
The Dazzling Magic of a Petit Four
Designed by Roberta Z.
Available to hire"The cover is shaped like a 1920s tarot card, with a nod to Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby to signal the Twenties: a world of sublime elegance and magic spells. I immersed myself in Art Deco interiors, fashion, and typefaces, working closely with the author to hone every detail. The aim was atmosphere over summary, but readers will enjoy spotting the hidden hints — Paris, a pentagram, cake, a black cat — and feel they’re holding something precious."
Designer: Victoria H.
The Death and Life of Amy Smith
Designed by Victoria H.
Available to hire"Cam’s story is full of life (despite being about death) and contains a wealth of vivid imagery – in fact, there was so much to choose from that I very quickly began playing with this grid format in my designs. It allowed me to solidly locate the book in London, while simultaneously picking out some of the eye-catching key elements from the story. The bold and vibrant use of colour then sets the tone for the book to potential readers, speaking directly to the contemporary fiction market."
Designer: Eva P.
Designer: Alex F.
Farewell to Summer
Designed by Alex F.
Available to hire"This book features a narrative about naturalists, so we wanted to be a bit more subtle about the nudity, and describe a bit more of a scene through the illustration and storytelling rather than being too on the nose with it. All the typography is hand drawn, and the imagery was made by hand drawing elements and layering them, much like a screen print, in order to keep the original pencil textures."
Designer: Jesus F.
The Book of Jacob
Designed by Jesus F.
Available to hire"This cover was designed to capture the loneliness, scale, and fragile hope at the heart of the story. The endless desert and towering walker reflect a world worn down by survival, while Jacob and Tyler, seen from behind, suggest a quiet journey toward something distant and almost mythic. The warm colors evoke the dry, scorching atmosphere of the desert beneath an unforgiving sun, while the blue of the distant sea hints at freshness, longing, and hope."
Designer: Daniel G.
Designer: Caitlin K.
Designer: Daniel G.
Designer: Clint E.
Pearl Bound
Designed by Clint E.
Available to hire"This cover combines Victorian analog collage elements, textures, and symbolic imagery to create a dark, unsettling atmosphere that reflects the novel’s Gilded Age mystery and psychological depth. The raven and cracked pearl act as visual metaphors, while the bold typography gives the design a modern, striking presence legible at thumbnail sizes. The layered composition was crafted to feel DIY, vintage and authentic, yet still modern and timeless."
Designer: Milica S.
Mist
Designed by Milica S.
Available to hire"The cover for Mist visually bridges the novel’s psychological tension and its underlying sci-fi elements. The glitchy, ethereal portrait embodies the title's 'mist' while hinting at the AI forces hidden within the narrative. I wanted to represent the generations of Black women at the story's core using digital textures that reflect the dual timelines and fractured realities. The modern, spacious typography adds an enigmatic touch to the thriller."
Designer: Mark M.
Designer: Owen G.
Designer: Peter S.
What Keeps Us
Designed by Peter S.
Available to hire"Since the main linking element in Jeanine Boulay’s novel-in-stories is its historic Brooklyn setting, I emphasized that in my design by way of an emblematic row of Brooklyn brownstones peeking out from behind the book’s title, which fills the design, such that the enormous “US” allays any doubt as to what country Brooklyn is in. Meanwhile another famous Brooklyn feature, it’s wild parrots (parakeets, actually), fly over the letters, casting ominous shadows on them."
Designer: Tim B.
Designer: Tim B.
Designer: Marta D.
Designer: Diego S.
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Designer: Richard L.
Designer: Eva P.
Designer: Ashley S.
Think Again
Designed by Ashley S.
Available to hire"This book was more impressionistic and radical so I wanted a more free-flowing style, I used Procreate to achieve something much more gestural that my usual work.The book is also about reading people's thoughts and I love the motif of the characters' matching thoughts in the brain and also the same thought being reflected in the glasses."
Designer: Tim B.
The Nature of Demons
Designed by Tim B.
Available to hire"The Nature of Demons describes an ordinary world that has suddenly gone to pieces due to a supernatural apocalypse. I wanted to depict how an ordinary street in suburbia might look a couple of days after the event, and for it to have a similar feel to some of the medieval paintings of hell by Bruegel and Bosch."
Designer: Marta D.
The Dragon Liberator: Escapade
Designed by Marta D.
Available to hire"The cover showcases the main character of the novel, Fendrel, and his dragon, hinting at the plot with eye-catching details, such as Fendrel’s pendant. The goal was to create a semi-realistic illustration reminiscent of classic epic fantasy covers, while making it appealing to a younger audience."
Designer: My Lan K.
A War of Hearts and Fire
Designed by My Lan K.
Available to hire"This Young Adult Romantasy is high in emotion and action, and I wanted to show that with the three main characters in a dynamic composition with the title. The fire background hints at magic and war. I wanted to make the characters' different personalities clear through their expression. The FMC is determined and fierce, and is trapped in a love triangle between her charming best friend with a heart of gold and a cunning and mysterious stranger."
Designer: Nejc P.
A Hard Frost
Designed by Nejc P.
Available to hire"When we began developing the cover, Crisman Strunk already had a strong idea in mind: a frost-covered Appalachian field with a body in the distance. With that direction established, my goal was to transform the concept into a strong, commercially effective cover that immediately establishes genre and tone. I used strong perspective to create depth, negative space to build tension, and a limited color palette to keep the mood focused and cohesive."
Designer: Caitlin B. A.
A Minute Before Infinity
Designed by Caitlin B. A.
Available to hire"As the second book in the series, this cover reflects the growth and development of details within the story. It showcases a more complicated and metaphorical design while referencing our first cover's use of the hand and mysterious color palette. Here, we wanted to represent the series' infinite theme with an hourglass and its immersive writing style by adding a faint figure within it."
Designer: Vanessa M.
A Girl Named Harper
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"This cover reflects a guarded love story and a fresh start. The single, quiet moment hints at two people drawn together while still holding their own space, much like the characters themselves. The clean layout and handwritten title keep it modern and warm, suggesting vulnerability, second chances, and a romance that builds naturally rather than all at once."
Designer: Barış Ş.
Designer: Nejc P.
Fools Hollow
Designed by Nejc P.
Available to hire"For this cover, the goal was to merge two visual worlds: the nostalgic charm of classic Hardy Boys covers and the symbolic structure of a traditional tarot card. Florida pines frame the scene, tarot iconography anchors the layout, and key paranormal creatures appear as archetypes. The result reinforces the novel’s central tension while inviting readers to open the book and solve the mystery themselves."
Designer: Paul P.
Sam Black Shadow
Designed by Paul P.
Available to hire"I have fond memories of the Herbert Van Thal (yes, that was his real name) 'Horror Stories' anthologies from the 60s. I loved the 'horror' font and the scary imagery that stood out from a bookshelf, and I was hoping that with the design for Paul Berry's Sam Black Shadow, I could achieve something equally impactful."
Designer: Richard L.
Designer: Vanessa M.
When Love Lasts
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"This cover leans into the emotion of a love that once felt certain and now feels fragile. The couple turned away from us captures distance, memory, and unresolved feelings, while the city backdrop grounds the story in real life rather than fantasy. The soft colours and flowing title keep it romantic, but slightly wistful, reflecting a marriage tested by betrayal, the pull of the past, and the possibility of a second chance."
Designer: Natalia J.
The Fool and the Sparrow
Designed by Natalia J.
Available to hire"The cover reimagines The Fool tarot card composition through a contemporary lens. Framed like a tarot card, the design contrasts a light background with a red nebula cutting through the night sky, hinting at danger and the romance in the story. The male figure and sparrow reflect the story’s duality, blending mysticism and intrigue into the composition."
Designer: Vanessa M.
The Truth About Unspeakable Things
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"This cover leans into secrecy and danger. The closed blue door suggests things hidden, things locked away, while the glimpse inside hints at intimacy, vulnerability, and risk. It mirrors Emma’s story of trying to rebuild after violence, caught between wanting safety and being pulled back into something dark. The contrast between beauty and threat reflects a journey where love, fear, and survival exist side by side, and where the truth comes at a cost."
Designer: Stephanie H.
Decedes Dream
Designed by Stephanie H.
Available to hire"The cover for Decede’s dream aims to show the struggle between good and evil which is the underlying theme of the book. The author requested certain characters to be present on the cover, I have decided to depict these in motion to reflect the fast pace of this action packed epic fantasy for young adult readers. The title is a nod to the particles created by the swords which play an important role in the story."
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