Nonfiction Book Covers

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. "