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Book Covers

Our specialist book cover illustrators create engaging dust jackets, paperback and eBook artwork that leaps off the shelf or screen!

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Becca Thorne Book Covers Illustrator from United Kingdom
Hamnet Book Cover and Slipcase
Becca Thorne
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Illustration of 17th century cottage garden and boy running in Tudor village by Becca Thorne
Hamnet Title Page Linocut Illustration
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Cover and typography design for "The Craft of Poetry" book
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A cover image for Andrew Baker's Cake book
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Gold-Leaf linocut design for Seamus Heaney’s Beowulf cover
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Teresa Alberini Book Covers Illustrator from Italy
The Secret Garden Illustration
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Sleeping bear with birds, squirrel, and forest plants
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Artistry for the Lair, Sweet Lair book jacket
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Two illustrated books titled Wonders of Nature and Wonders of the World
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"Garden Club" kids book jacket
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Toma Nguyen Book Covers Illustrator from Viet Nam
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Book cover illustration by Toma Nguyen
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Ron Borresen Book Covers Illustrator from USA
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Three children approach a glowing clown funhouse entrance at night, artist Ron Borresen
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"Jack and the Beans Stalk" book cover design
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Yixin Zeng Book Covers Illustrator from China
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Bright Asian dragons swirling around a traditional yellow building with water below.
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Bookstore theme cover art for MODERN WEEKLY
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Surreal woman in patterned dress with trees and crescent moon by Yixin Zeng
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Debora Islas Book Covers Illustrator from Brazil
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Two men about to kiss on a tennis court holding rackets by Debora Islas
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Nathaniel Eckstrom Book Covers Illustrator from Australia
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Eddie Jaku's "The Happiest Boy on Earth" book
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Victoria Fomina Book Covers Illustrator from Turkey
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More about book cover illustration

Book cover illustration is an artform requiring experience and imagination. The demands are many. A cover needs to make an impact at full size on the bookshelf, but also at thumbnail size for online sales. The imagery must work around the title and author’s name, though often that copy can be drawn by the illustrator as well. Above all else, a book cover illustration must convey the content of the book – fiction or non-fiction – in a way that resonates perfectly with the intended readership. Gorgeous covers stay with readers for years, helping authors establish their series for children and adults alike.

Frequently asked questions about Book Covers illustration

How do I find the right book cover illustrator for my project?
The Book Covers style gallery on our site contains a plethora of talented illustrators experienced in this area and our agents are on hand to help you choose the right one.
How much does book cover illustration cost?
There’s no set price, but key factors will include the illustrator and their style, the print run and territories, and the timeline you’re working to.
Why work with IllustrationX?
Established in 1929, our agency has handled book cover illustration projects for over 90 years. Our artist list includes expert book illustrators, working in a variety of styles, from all over the world. Find out more on our About page.
How do I commission a book cover illustrator?
We can help you write a brief, including how you want the illustration approached, publishing rights on the imagery, your budget and deadline.
What makes a good book cover illustration?
The best book cover illustrations inspire potential readers to pick up the book, and they do this by giving an imaginative insight into the book’s content.
Do you commission animation as well?
If so, we represent many outstandingly talented animators, creating gifs, explainers, characters, stop motion and motion graphics for TV, film, games and digital streaming in 2d and 3d.
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