Nonfiction Book Covers

The Big Shot Trader

Mitesh Desai

Designed by Driss C.

Available to hire

"The Big Shot Trader is all about evolving in a highly competitive, stressful industry. The idea was to use a slightly over-the-top composition to emphasize the 'clog in the machine' feeling of the main character. Balancing an overwhelming corporate blue with vibrant yellow details helped the cover stand out without losing the familiarity of current market trends. Incorporating the title into the decor is often a great way to make a design truly unique."

Beyond the Border

Nicole Rogers

Designed by Owen G.

Available to hire

"The book is an honest memoir of one man's experience through the Korean War and the country's divide to the modern day. The cover, split in half, reflects both the North-South Korea divide and the author's contrasting life experiences. The design symbolizes the divide between past and present, young and old, positive and negative. A serif font grounds it as a serious memoir, while painterly tones and hand-drawn elements add a sensitive, human touch, balancing contrast without being too harsh."

Stand Out Start Up

Allyson Letteri

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"I envisioned the cover as a bold and attention-grabbing design that would reflect the book's practical and actionable approach. The bold 3D typography, with its contrasting bright colours, creates a sense of energy and momentum, inviting readers to discover the secrets to building a successful start-up."

The Fruit You'll Never See

Gail Brenner Nastasia

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"The cover is a minimalist yet powerful design that reflects the book's themes of hidden pain and resilience. The image of two hands holding a delicate flower, partially obscured by darkness, symbolises the hidden secrets and emotions that the protagonist struggles to confront. The contrasting colours and stark typography create a sense of tension and mystery, inviting readers to delve deeper into the story."

Gingered

Ryan G. Murphy

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"I wanted the cover to really capture the book's fun and heart-warming vibe, reflecting the author's personal journey. The playful typography and bright colours create a sense of excitement, and the photo of the author as a ginger-haired kid sets the stage for the relatable and entertaining stories inside. Overall, the design invites readers to dive into his nostalgic and humorous adventures."

Secret Stars

Matt Berenson

Designed by Erin K.

Available to hire

$ix Figure Tradesman

Elysia Gloudeman

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"I wanted the cover to be a visual representation of the book’s core message: that with the right tools and mindset, anyone can achieve financial success in the trades. The golden wrench symbolises the practical, hands-on approach, while the clean, professional design reflects the book’s focus on building a sustainable business."

Enough

Jon Douglas

Designed by Euan M.

Available to hire

"The brief for ‘Enough.’ called for a “clean, crisp, and straight to the point” cover. This was understandable, since these are features of many of the best tech-related covers, and so the challenge at the core of this project was to balance the tech aesthetic with elements that reflected the thoughtful psychology that runs through the book. This was accomplished primarily through the use of a warmer colour palette, which was also applied to create a unique wordmark for the title."

The Fool and the Magician

Angela Lam

Designed by Betty M.

Available to hire

The Climate Crisis

Miguel Angel Rondon Segura

Designed by Jonas P.

Available to hire

"The book discusses how fossil fuels, despite being maligned today, can aid in transitioning to a cleaner world. The goal was to create a clean, simple image with a strong graphic element. A blooming flower from an oil well was chosen to represent this idea, integrated with the title to highlight the climate crisis. A color gradient was used across the author's name, title, illustration, and subtitle, symbolizing the planet's temperature change while tying together the flower and oil well."

How To Be Alone

Nicole Antoinette

Designed by Sarah L.

Available to hire

Be Like The Moon

Levi Welton

Designed by Xavier C.

Available to hire

America Together in 2024

Kevin M Thelen

Designed by Richard L.

Available to hire

"This book is about America coming together and figuring out a path through the maze that is the current political climate of the “United” States. The design is meant to suggest exactly that."

A Thousand Miles to Santiago

Shawn Herron

Designed by Andy B.

Available to hire

The Salvation Equation

Christopher Thomas

Designed by Mark K.

Available to hire

"The cover aligns perfectly with the book’s goal of helping readers understand the big picture of the Bible. The bold, puzzle-like title layout represents assembling complex ideas, such as the differences between the Jewish and Pauline gospels and the timing of the rapture. The clean design and blue-and-white text create a modern feel, making the cover approachable while standing out in a crowded market. It invites readers to explore the book's important message."

Aspiring Mama

Melissa Colleret

Designed by Victoria H. S.

Available to hire

"Melissa’s brief was to create a cover reflecting motherhood without a 'perfect' depiction of mother and child (so that the title is open to interpretation). I used a painting with smooth, sweeping brushstrokes, added texture, and applied earthy, natural colors to convey the warmth of motherhood and a connection to nature. The dark green subtly evokes a mother's hand offering milk. The large white type, familiar in self-help, paired with an elegant typeface, oozes femininity and sophistication."

How To Surive A Throat Punch

Drew Ross

Designed by Devin W.

Available to hire

"This is a serious yet hopeful memoir. The author provided a lot of incredible photos to incorporate into the design. I chose the ones the evoked the ideas of intensity but also hope for the cover. I used a film strip collage illustration style mixed with paper textures and a handwritten font to give the cover that personal memoir feel."

The Anxiety Lie

Ann-Louise Graham

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"The cover is a visually striking image that reflects the book's message of hope and freedom. The serene landscape, combined with the bold and uplifting typography, creates a sense of peace and tranquillity. The image of a path leading through a field of flowers symbolises the journey of overcoming anxiety and finding freedom."

His Mother’s Son

Paul Anthony

Designed by Jason A.

Available to hire

"Transformative experiences in nature were a driving element in the author's growth, so I knew I wanted a photographic cover to connect with the humanity of the story. The boy's exposure to the harsh elements mirrors his tumultuous relationship with his mother, but it can also be interpreted as a cleansing. I walled-off the text elements to convey the feeling isolation he felt while growing up."

The Pain Habit

Drew Coverdale

Designed by George S.

Available to hire

"The book presents pain recovery as a step-by-step journey, so the design aims to depict incremental progress in a clear and motivating way. The text and iconography overlay a screened photographic backdrop, evoking digital UI design that modern readers easily identify with. I developed a dashed path weaving through the title typography, symbolizing the upward, albeit non-linear, progression of someone recovering from physical pain."

Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow

David Swenson

Designed by Peter S.

Available to hire

"For a memoir about breaking life's rules, I believed the cover should do the same. I wrapped the memoir's long subtitle around the cover image like a frame, choosing a literal depiction of a fish swimming against the pack. To emphasize this, I colored the contrary fish a rebellious red, while the others are blue. The fish-against-the-flow theme extends across the back cover and spine, with a dotted red line indicating the nonconformist fish's eccentric trajectory."

The Warbird

Tara Copp

Designed by Caroline Teagle J.

Available to hire

The Nine Principles of Agile Planning

David Pabst

Designed by Peter S.

Available to hire

"Corporate strategy books don't often allow for much wit or boldness, so we worked with what we had. The title provided a clue, particularly the number 'nine.' I envisioned a grid of nine squares in different colors, dominated by a large number 9 with the title superimposed. I selected a subdued yet cheerful palette and a deco-inspired font (Blakely) that adds charm while remaining sober enough to avoid raising any corporate hackles."

The Waiting Room

Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage

Designed by Erik Peterson

Available to hire

Wanderlust

Stephen Peter Anderson

Designed by David P.

Available to hire

"For a book exploring the author’s relationship with women, I crafted a visual that is a labyrinth with the female form at the center. This visual also provides a framework to enclose the book’s title, subtitle, and author."

Damaged Joy: Fixing Digital Experience

Taz Lake

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"I wanted the cover to visually capture the book's critique of how the digital industry often prioritizes tech over customer experience. The broken lollipop represents the frustration customers feel, while the bright colours and bold typography give it a professional and modern look. "