What makes you pick up a book you’ve never heard of? Is it the title, the author’s name, or the promise of an intriguing story? More often than not, it’s the cover—a single image that has the power to ...

Most videos on book cover designer Elisha Zepeda’s TikTok account have a similar format: he gets an assignment from a publisher, crafts several options, gets feedback, makes some tweaks, and, finally, ...

Within the variety of artistic expression, the art of book design is too often overlooked. From the 16th century well into ...

Looking for a solution to design your own eBook covers on Windows PC? Here is a complete guide to creating an eBook cover image for free. You can use a free template to design and customize your eBook ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the future of books and the business of storytelling. This article is more than 6 years old. Hiring a general ...

In 2022, Elisha Zepeda had given up on becoming a designer and was working as a barista at an Oregon bookstore. Today, he’s a salaried book cover designer at Penguin Random House and an in-demand ...

No, No, No, No, Yes: Book Design Uncovered: The title of a new book on cover design hints at the countless pieces of art that get rejected before a publisher lands on a final cover. The road to ...

For Reed, Second Hand isn’t simply a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The unearthing of analog book covers offers an opportunity to give lesser known, but brilliantly executed, designs their due. He ...

Mark Sinclair picks his ten favourite book covers of the year, chosen for their “strong, characterful, challenging and exciting” design Has it ever been easier to design a book cover? As with most ...

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If you’re an author wondering how to create the ideal book cover for your work, deciding between AI-generated designs and professional design services can feel challenging. The book cover is a key ...