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Designer: Nicola R.
The Witch with an Itch!
Designed by Nicola R.
Available to hire"I wanted this cover to feel instantly playful and a little bit chaotic. The upside-down composition gives the witch a sense of movement and curiosity, while the loose brush marks and wonky linework help reflect the humour and energy of the story."
Designer: Rebecca B.
Designer: Morgane F.
The Half of It
Designed by Morgane F.
Available to hire"For this small-town romance set in Ireland, I wanted to depict the couple during an intimate moment from the story. The illustration invites readers on a journey while highlighting the characters' emotional bond, through a romantic gesture set in a vibrant landscape. The rounded, high-contrast typography adds warmth and elegance, echoing the novel's heartfelt atmosphere."
Designer: Charles U.
Brock Smith and the Dagger of Souls
Jeremy Deshazer, Jackson Deshazer
Designed by Charles U.
Available to hire"This project was a collaboration through and through. This cover needed something striking and iconic that also showed its unique elements. We went with a figure reaching up against the pull of dark tendrils to encapsulate the story’s larger themes, while the dragon and fox tease us with what is distinct in this story. The dagger, armor, and knife on the chest are all specific characters details that sent it home and grounded the cover in this particular story."
Designer: Sofía S.
Designer: Adam F.
Designer: Rebecca B.
Designer: Charles U.
The Shattered Moon
Designed by Charles U.
Available to hire"Here we have “character with a sword looking cool,” but done in a way that prioritizes story. He walks away from us, his face illuminated by the glow from his hand, suggesting that he is lost in power and unwilling to face his challenges head on. The book’s worlds were vast and exiting which gave me a chance to play with cool rocks and color palettes. Finally, the graphic red weapons in the foreground suggests an awareness of the genre, that some tropes might be both present and subverted."
Designer: Nicola R.
Atlas
Designed by Nicola R.
Available to hire"For Atlas, I wanted the cover to feel thoughtful but still full of personality. The characters are placed around Atlas but not engaging with him to hint at the social side of the story, while the big hand-drawn title, soft textures, and slightly imperfect linework give it a childlike, expressive feel."
Designer: Natàlia P.
Smashed Idols
Designed by Natàlia P.
Available to hire"I wanted the cover to be eye-catching while conveying the intimate nature of a memoir. In a minimalist way, it connects to themes of empathy, care, and motherhood through the image of a body carrying, or being carried by, flowers and stars. The illustration carries strong symbolic weight, while the typography frames and reinforces its sense of intimacy."
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: Eva P.
Designer: Evgenia P.
Alfred Saves the Day
Designed by Evgenia P.
Available to hire"Tiny mouse, towering cheeses, and one warm palette: Alfred is firmly in his world, yet his posture hints at mischief and possibility. The cosy terracotta background invites readers in, while the contrast between tiny mouse and monumental cheese stack sets up the central joke: that someone so small could cause so much chaos. Loose, expressive linework keeps the tone playful, promising humour and heart."
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."
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Nelly Finds Her Niche
"This picture book called for illustrations full of charm and heart with the cute fun characters and storylines, whilst avoiding infantilising or talking down to the reader. All the typography is original for this cover and is hand drawn."
Designer: Eva P.
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Farewell to Summer
"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: Caitlin K.
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: Ellie B.
Rescue in Regent's Park
Adam Bethlehem and Zuzanna Celej
Designed by Ellie B.
Available to hire"This book explores the friendship that develops when a fox is rescued by a mouse one winter's night. The cover artwork highlights their growing friendship against the backdrop of Regent's Park. The typography, which is embossed and foiled, is deliberately understated to sit harmoniously with Zuzanna's painting, and works across various translated editions."
Designer: Christina M.
Designer: Daniel G.
Designer: Caitlin K.
Designer: Daniel G.
Designer: Raúl L.
Converse
Designed by Raúl L.
Available to hire"This book is a compilation of the work of R. S. Thomas, a writer who claimed the history of Wales in his writings. Local people, nation, culture and nature appears frequently on the texts, specially blackbirds and other local fauna. So I took that birds as the main protagonist resting on branches made of paper and ripped off where a map of Wales comes up".
Designer: Eva P.
Designer: Alan H.
An Anthropology of Wandering
Designed by Alan H.
Available to hire"The bold contrasting lines of the eye illustration and the radiating focal point immediately draw the reader’s eye to the compass needle at the center. It’s a clever “two-in-one” visual approach that perfectly captures the book’s core message and emotional tone in a strong, graphic, and highly memorable way. That coupled with a sophisticated color palette and the clear title placement immediately signals authority."
Designer: Amanda L.
Kind to All Kinds
Designed by Amanda L.
Available to hire"My aim for the cover was to convey Mark's intentions to show animals experiencing feelings and a sense of inclusion, whilst also showcasing the beauty of nature around them. I wanted the cover to be colourful to stand out and the typography was chosen to look unique, but gentle to reiterate the themes within the book."
Designer: Tim B.
Designer: Tim B.
Designer: Marta D.
Designer: Diego S.
Designer: Madli S.
Designer: Richard L.
Designer: Eva P.
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