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Brianna
New York, United States
I'm a freelance book cover designer and illustrator with nearly a decade of in-house experience at a top publishing house.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Music, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sports & Outdoors, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
David
New York, United States
Exceedingly detail oriented and organized, with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; highly dedicated, and reliable.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Psychology, True Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Design, and Photography.
Work experience:
- Sterling Publishing
- Simon and Schuster
- Self-employed
- Skyhorse Publishing
Glen
Valley Cottage, NY, United States
I am a book designer with lifelong experience in book publishing. I am with you start to finish. You are not alone. We are a team!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Poetry, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House Inc.
- Bantam-Dell Publishing Group, Penguin Random House Inc.
- St. Martins Press Inc.
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David
Guilford, United States
I believe that book cover design has the power to crystalize and elevate the author's intent and expression.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Stewart
Morgantown, WV, USA
Over 30 years in publishing. Art Direction, Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Project Management. Two cats are also here to help.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, True Crime, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
- Sasquatch Books
- Seattle Weekly
- The Rocket
- Self-employed
Nicole
Buffalo, NY, USA
Designer creating attractive, smart, and inviting covers for over a decade.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Prometheus Books
- Self-employed
Brandi
Columbia, SC, United States
I am a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in academic publishing.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Anthologies, Short Story, Parenting & Families, Photography, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- The University of South Carolina Press
- University of South Carolina Communications and Marketing
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WJ
Chicago, IL, USA
Check my work, trust me and I won't let you down. picturebook Illustrator / character designer / general illustrator
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Contemporary Fiction, and Design.
Work experience:
- co.Aniframe
- Self-employed
Kerry
Seattle, WA, USA
With more than 25 years' experience in publishing, I've helped usher numerous books from manuscript to final production.
Genres: Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Richard
Boulder, CO, USA
Richard is an award–winning book cover and interior designer with over 100 New York Times Bestselling cover designs to his name.
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, True Crime, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Regan Arts, New York (A Phaidon Global Company)
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Sullivan & Company, New York (www.sullivannyc.com)
- D’Arcy Advertising (former DMB&B Clarion), Oslo, Norway
Jerry
New York City, NY, USA
Designer, Art Director and Illustrator. I specialize in Big, Bold Thrillers and True Crime.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- St. Martin's Press
Lance
Charleston, SC, USA
Former Amazon/KDP book designer with over 12 years of experience working with independent authors and publishers.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- CreateSpace/KDP
Lynn
New York, NY, USA
A Graphic Designer/Art Director with over 15 years of professional experience creating book covers. Approaches each project with passion.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Romance, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Bantam Dell Publishing
- Freelance
Lesley
White Plains, NY, United States
Creative art director and book cover designer specializing in commercial woman's fiction, young adult, and romance.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, African American Fiction, Anthologies, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House (Formally Penguin Group USA)
- Penguin Group USA
- St. Martin's Press
- Tor Publishing Group
Barry
Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA
20+ years of experience designing for publishers and independent authors. I pique interest through visual concepts and evocative typography.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Knape & Knape
- Coates Kokes
- Self-employed
- Intrepid Agency
C.J.
Chicago, IL, USA
I'm an award-winning illustrator, well-versed both in realistic nature-based and fantasy painting and children's media ✨
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Children's, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- U.S Chess Federation (Freelance Client)
- Gallopade
- Cepia, LLC
Glynnis
San Jose, CA, USA
I am a versatile cover designer, with additional skills in illustration, who specializes in bold lines, strong colors, and elegant designs.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- UC Press
- GKoike Design
- Asian Art Museum





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