Book Cover Ideas & Examples – Page 7

Every Step of The Way

Sofía Ramírez Castillo

Designed by Eva P.

Available to hire

Think Again

Richard Nelson Kane

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."

Zoe

Mateea Michinici

Designed by Barış Ş.

Available to hire

The Nature of Demons

J.D. Carmicle

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."

The Dragon Liberator: Escapade

Kassidy Ridenour

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."

A War of Hearts and Fire

Denise Bird

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."

A Hard Frost

Crisman Strunk

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."

Feelings Wheel 2.0

Kenneth J. Smith

Designed by Andy M.

Available to hire

"I used a multicoloured flower to reinterpret the feelings wheel, drawing on the way flowers are used to express different emotions. The petals and varied colours reflect the range of feelings explored in the book, creating an inviting image for a practical guide to understanding emotions."

The Sandpiper's Spell

Tom Pearson

Designed by Owen G.

Available to hire

"The cover for this broad-spanning poetry collection takes elements from across the collection and plays with perspective and placement. This painterly scene of the micro and macro — from the pincers of a ghost crab to a dispersing figure stood before a setting sun — is set beside a simple and sophisticated type design, which also forms the foundation of my series design for Tom's work."

A Minute Before Infinity

RM Zubairi

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."

A Girl Named Harper

Kara Jefferies

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."

Sheldon Majors and the Chase

Jason G. Waters

Designed by Barış Ş.

Available to hire

Fools Hollow

Dennis Prestwood

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."

Sam Black Shadow

Paul Berry

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."

Distorted Perception

Jonathan R. Snowling

Designed by Richard L.

Available to hire

When Love Lasts

O.L. Obonna

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."

The Fool and the Sparrow

Dana Fox

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."

The Truth About Unspeakable Things

Emily A. Myers

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."

5B

Carolyn Collier

Designed by Margarita C.

Available to hire

Decedes Dream

M.J. O'Farrell

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."

The Consortium Rising

B.A. Chapman

Designed by Nejc P.

Available to hire

"As the second volume of The Consortium series, the goal was to maintain a cohesive aesthetic while elevating the original concept. Each installment stands alone with a distinct visual story, yet remains unmistakably unified. Strong reds, deep blacks, and striking imagery create immediate tension, placing the reader on edge before they open the book—resulting in a series that feels deliberate and boldly connected."

The Seeker of Nothing

Kabir Munjal

Designed by Richard L.

Available to hire

Save the Queen City

Kaitlyn Vincie

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"This cover is designed to feel like a playing card, clean, bold, and a little deceptive. The symmetry and framed layout hint at rules, risk, and chance, echoing a story where everyone has something to hide. The glamorous surface reflects Nikki’s media world, while the city in the lenses suggests danger hiding in plain sight, reinforcing the idea that in this game, you never know who is holding the winning card."

Highest Price

Joshua Bayard

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."

Surrender

Lee Schneider

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."

A Dedication

John Zaiss

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"The intention was to make it feel warm and human. We wanted a sense of care, connection, and quiet support, something that reflects healing and growth without being heavy. The open setting feels hopeful, and the figures together suggest guidance and trust. The soft light and gentle typography were chosen to keep it approachable and emotionally comforting."

Specks of Dust

Will Duncan

Designed by Heather V.

Available to hire

Teach the Children to Pray

Rebecca Harwick

Designed by Heather V.

Available to hire

Where the Sabiá Bird Sings

TG Hardy

Designed by Nuno M.

Available to hire

“The cover for this coming-of-age novel set in Rio de Janeiro uses a stylized, modernist language to evoke memory, music, and place rather than literal storytelling. Geometric shapes suggest the city’s mountains and coastline, while floating notes and a warm sun introduce rhythm, alluding to the ‘sabiá’ of the title. A restrained palette — sand, deep green, coral, blue — echoes tropical light, and the typography balances playfulness with a literary tone and nostalgia.”

The Runaways

Adrian Bourdy

Designed by Jonathan H.

Available to hire

"The Runaways was my second project with Adrian. It’s a novella set in the same expansive science-fiction universe as his debut, The Redemptress. My goal was to use a similar design language while still giving the book its own character. To achieve this, I used the same typographic treatment but changed the perspective to align with the more personal story described in the book."

Each of Us

Sarah Allison

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.”

Nell of Lostwellyn

Katherine Potter

Designed by Zuza M.

Available to hire

Like a Normal Person

Julie Fontes

Designed by Zuza M.

Available to hire

Every Saint a Sinner

Pearl Solas

Designed by Owen G.

Available to hire

"Pearl Solas's unflinching novel about a sensitive subject needed a delicate design approach. I used a hidden image of a child within the flowing robes of a priest to show the seen and the unseen, and hint at what the book explores. It was important to reflect that the book wasn't written to shock but to explore human nature. The colour palette, hand-traced font choices and flowing leaves from the narrative help balance the themes with the tone of the book."

Level Up Your Life

Lisa Drukman

Designed by Vanessa M.

Available to hire

"This cover leans into the author’s presence and credibility. Having her on the front makes the book feel personal and reassuring, like guidance coming from someone who has lived it. The confident pose and bright colour reflect the book’s message around growth, clarity, and building a joyful, intentional life in a practical, approachable way."

Pawns of Salistya

H J Bogue

Designed by Joshua G.

Available to hire

"This cover shows my craft at its best: meticulous notes from the manuscript shaped every detail. The green flames and lime eyes reflect the protagonist’s unique power; her teal dress symbolizes the union of her birth kingdom and marriage kingdom. But the knife reveals she is no passive queen: she is an assassin meant to kill her husband, the king. The exposed back, sharp type, crown, and dark circle hint at spicy romantasy, royal stakes, and new-moon magic."

The Blackbird Conspiracy

Ted Bolerjack

Designed by Nick V.

Available to hire

Two Infinite Things

R.M. Zubairi

Designed by Caitlin B. A.

Available to hire

"For the first book in the series, the author felt it was important to represent a narrative element on the cover, so we chose the hand holding a mouse. This engaging and peculiar imagery paired with a deep night sky created a magical, mysterious tone that reflects this unique book's crossover genre of YA sci-fi, magical realism, thriller and drama."