Book Illustrations
Experienced illustrators who bring characters and scenes to life — including storyboards for children’s books.
Learn more about Book IllustrationsBook Cover Design
Covers that make readers reach for your book.
Our book designers and illustrators create impactful, custom cover designs that complement your work and catch the attention of its intended audience.
How we approach Book Cover Design.
Readers do judge a book by its cover — often in a thumbnail-sized glance. A strong cover signals genre, tone and quality instantly, and gives your book a professional presence alongside traditionally published titles.
We design every cover from scratch around your story, your preferences and the expectations of your genre. Final files are prepared to the specifications of the platforms you publish on, for print, eBook and audiobook editions.
Why it matters
What you gain with Author Central Profs.
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Designed for your genre
Typography, imagery and color chosen to speak to the readers you want to reach.
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Custom, never templated
Every cover is created for your book — with illustration where it adds to the story.
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Concepts to choose from
You receive cover concepts based on your topic and preferences, then refine your favorite.
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Platform-ready files
Print wraps and digital covers prepared to platform specifications.
How it works
A clear process, step by step.
Your dedicated project manager keeps you informed at every stage — and nothing moves forward without your approval.
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Creative brief
Tell us about your book, readers and the look and feel you imagine.
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Initial concepts
Our designers share cover designs based on your book’s topic and your preferences.
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Refinement
Pick the design you like most and we refine it with your feedback.
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Final files
Receive print-ready and digital files sized for your publishing platforms.
What’s included
Everything you need, handled.
Every project is tailored to your book. Here’s what our Book Cover Design service typically covers.
Get a Quote- Custom cover concepts
- Genre-appropriate typography
- Illustration or imagery where needed
- Front cover for eBook
- Full wrap (front, spine, back) for print
- Audiobook cover adaptation
- Revisions on delivered work
- Full ownership of the final design
Exact scope depends on the plan you choose. All prices are quoted at the start — no hidden costs.
FAQs
Common questions.
Answers to common questions about our Book Cover Design service.
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Can I share my own ideas for the cover?
Absolutely. Your ideas and preferences shape the brief, and our designers share concepts based on your book’s topic and the direction you describe.
Do I own my cover design?
Yes. You have complete ownership of the material we create for you within the agreed parameters, and you’re free to use it as you see fit.
Can you adapt my cover for an audiobook?
Yes. We can design a new cover or adapt your existing one so it can be used for audiobook publishing.
Discuss your project
Let’s talk about your book.
Tell us about your project and a publishing consultant will recommend the right next step for your Book Cover Design goals.
- Call us(408) 889-5860
- Emailinfo@authorcentralprofs.com
- HoursMon – Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM PST