Nathan R. – Designer

With over 19 years’ experience in book design and a total of 31 years working in the creative industries, I bring a deep understanding of design, production and publishing. As a highly skilled designer, I specialise in transforming manuscripts into visually striking, professionally produced books.

Previously Creative Director at a successful design and publishing agency, I now work independently with clients including FotoVue, Amber Books, Bradt Guides, Sandstone Press, And Other Stories, and Vertebrate Publishing. I've also collaborated on a wide range of self-publishing projects, offering industry expertise at fair and competitive rates.

I can design anything from a simple front cover to a complete, bespoke book – including flaps, spines, and internal layouts. Whether it’s a paperback, hardback, eBook or an audiobook cover, I ensure every detail meets the highest print and digital standards. In addition to any book work, I can design and produce your marketing assets such as social media graphics or any required printed material for promotion. I’m particularly experienced in preparing high-quality imagery and crafting clean, legible, and accurate typography. I also produce supplementary graphics such as diagrams, charts, maps, and simple illustrations – examples of which can be seen in my portfolio.

While I now focus primarily on non-fiction design and production through Reedsy, I’m open to working across all genres.

I have worked extensively with the outdoor and adventure publishing sector, with experience in:

• Photography and nature coffee table books

• Location guides for photographers

• Climbing and bouldering manuals

• Training guides for climbers

• Mountain biking and walking guides

• Biographies

• Self-help and personal development titles

• General non-fiction

I pride myself on being honest, transparent, and dependable. I am a safe, professional and fair choice – someone who will treat your project with the care and attention it deserves.

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“I have worked with Nathan since the beginning of fotoVUE in 2014. Since then, we have published 23 titles. He has designed all our book templates and has laid out the majority of our titles. He is professional, reliable and talented, and an integral part of the fotoVUE business. His costs are reasonable and because of his vast experience in book design he is our guarantee that everything goes right at the printers.”

Mick Ryan – Director fotoVUE Ltd.

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“Nathan has designed and managed books through to print on scores of occasions for Vertebrate Publishing, including the best-selling small guides series, the bedrock of our business. He expertly combines creativity, attention to detail and book publishing experience. Highly recommended.”

Jon Barton – Director Vertebrate Publishing Ltd.

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