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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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Lee Hodges Book Covers Illustrator from UK
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Illustration for Spooky Woodlands poster by Lee Hodges
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RHS Posters - Alice in Wonderland poster illustration
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Bram Stoker's Dracula poster design by Lee Hodges
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Becca Thorne Book Covers Illustrator from United Kingdom
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Cover and typography design for "The Craft of Poetry" book
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Colin Elgie Book Covers Illustrator from UK
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"The Aberdyll Onion" book jacket by Colin Elgie
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Cover design of the "Young Man on a Bicycle" book
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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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Decue Wu Book Covers Illustrator from USA
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Christopher Corr Book Covers Illustrator from United Kingdom
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Cover design for the "Off We Go to Mexico!" book
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Yuewei Nino Li Book Covers Illustrator from United States
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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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