Mark Karis

Mark Karis – Designer

25 yrs exp. book designer with a focus on Religion, Politics, Psychology, Academics, Biographies, and Fiction. Many NYT Bestsellers!

Overview

I am a highly experienced graphic designer with over 20 years of experience specializing in book cover design and typesetting. I have designed covers for numerous New York Times bestselling books in a range of genres including Religion, Politics, Psychology, Academics, Biographies, and Fiction. My passion for design is driven by my love for storytelling, and I work closely with authors to bring their vision to life using typography, color, and imagery. With exceptional design skills and a keen eye for detail, I deliver designs that exceed my clients' expectations and bring their books to life. Contact me today to learn more about my services.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Christian Non-Fiction Political Science & Current Affairs Psychology
Fiction
Christian Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Science Fiction
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2000 — Present

Mark has 38 reviews

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J M.

J M.

May, 2025

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I can't overstate how much I appreciated working with Mark. To begin, he was quick to respond to my proposal, in spite of having a full client schedule, and remained incredibly responsive throughout the project. He was kind, approachable and clear during the project definition phase. He was extre...
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Christopher W.

Christopher W.

Feb, 2025

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To the person reading this review: work with Mark. But only if you value professional and high-quality work, excellent communication, and quick turnaround times. If those aren't things you want, go with someone else. Look, I'm not a bot or Mark's great-aunt trying to win him points and earn more...
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Paul R.

Paul R.

Jan, 2025

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Mark was a consummate professional to work with. He was thorough, diligent, and patient in providing all I needed as a first-time author. He provided both cover design and typography for my book. He offered a wide range of initial designs and worked with me through several rounds of adjustments t...
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Jenny H.

Jenny H.

May, 2025

Mark was great. I was very impressed with the designs and he ended up doing more than I expected. I was very impressed with his creativity and fast responses. Mark was very helpful and always ready to offer advice when I asked. I would definitely love to work with Mark again. He made the whole pr...
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Vanessa B.

Vanessa B.

May, 2025

I appreciated the ease with which this project was done. Mark was straightforward, knowledgeable, and very professional. His expertise was very appreciated and welcomed. It is very heartfelt when others get the work you created, and he understood my message. Mark did exactly what he said he wou...
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