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Designer: Alex F.
Nelly Finds Her Niche
Designed by Alex F.
Available to hire"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.
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: 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.
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: Barış Ş.
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: Owen G.
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: Barış Ş.
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: Margarita C.
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."
Designer: Richard L.
Designer: Alejandro C.
Highest Price
Designed by Alejandro C.
Available to hire"Inspired by the timeless image of a knight confronting a giant—echoing Don Quixote—this illustration captures the epic clash in a bold, contemporary way. I chose the peak dramatic moment, the instant of collision, for maximum impact. Strong movement and a balanced palette give the cover a timeless, epic quality while helping it stand out in today’s market. It remains one of my strongest pieces in the genre."
Designer: Paul P.
Surrender
Designed by Paul P.
Available to hire"When I was first approached by Lee Schneider to design Surrender, book one in his futuristic Utopia Trilogy series, we both agreed that it shouldn't look anything like a sci-fi novel. The resulting cover designs (including books two and three – Resist and Liberation), which feature a recurring dystopian eye motif and stylised landscapes, are all realised in bright, distinctly non-sci-fi colours."
Designer: Heather V.
Designer: Aline B.
Each of Us
Designed by Aline B.
Available to hire“For Each of Us, I wanted the cover to feel like a joyful circle of friendship. The girls are seen from above, holding hands and inviting the reader into their shared world. Whimsical botanicals and vibrant colors add an extra touch of sweetness, while their expressive faces keep the tone playful and warm. The composition reflects the story’s message: different backgrounds, one strong bond.”
Designer: Zuza M.
Designer: Zuza M.
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