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Book cover design services UK

Covers that sell at thumbnail size and on the shelf.

Genre-researched designs that tell readers exactly what kind of book they’re holding — delivered as ebook cover, print wrap and launch graphics you fully own.
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100% rights
· yours to keep
3 concepts
· you own the files
Free
consultation
Brief your cover
Concepts in 5 working days
Sound familiar?

Readers really do judge a book by its cover.

On Amazon your cover is a thumbnail the size of a postage stamp. It has about a second to signal genre, tone and quality — or the reader scrolls past.
The problem
“My cover looks homemade next to the bestsellers.”
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Designed to compete.

Every concept is tested against the top sellers in your exact category.

The problem
“I don't know what my genre's readers expect.”
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Genre research first.

We show you what's selling, and why, before a single sketch.

The problem
“Stock-photo covers all look the same.”
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Original artwork options.

Custom illustration, or licensed imagery reworked until it's yours alone.

The problem
“KDP keeps rejecting my print cover.”
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Print-ready, first time.

Exact spine width, bleed and barcode space for KDP and IngramSpark.

How it works

From brief to print-ready cover in four steps

You see options early and approve every stage before we move on.

01
Days 1–2

Genre brief

A short questionnaire, then research into the bestsellers your readers already buy.

You get: mood board + direction
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Days 3–10

Concepts

Your designer creates distinct cover concepts, each shown at full size and as a thumbnail.

You get: up to 3 concepts
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Week 2

Refine

We polish your chosen concept — imagery, colour and title typography — until it's right.

You get: approved front cover
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Week 3

Final files

Spine and back cover built to your page count, then exported for every platform.

You get: print-ready file pack
Deliverables

Exactly what you receive

A complete cover pack, sized and checked for every place your book will appear.

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Ebook cover
High-resolution JPG for every store
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Paperback print wrap
Front, spine and back as press PDF
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Hardback case wrap
Included on Premium
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Layered source files
Editable PSD / AI for future editions
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3D mockups
For your website and launch posts
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Social media graphics
Sized for Instagram, Facebook and ads
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Image & font licences
Commercial-use documentation
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Full rights transfer
The design is legally yours
Packages

Choose your cover package

One-off fixed quotes. Need a series look? Ask about our multi-book discount.

Ebook

Digital-only releases

Tailored quote · free
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Genre research & mood board
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Initial concepts: 2
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Unlimited revisions
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Ebook cover
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Paperback print wrap
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Hardback case wrap
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Custom illustration
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3D mockups & social graphics
★ Most popular

Ebook + Print

Most self-published authors

Tailored quote · free
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Genre research & mood board
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Initial concepts: 3
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Unlimited revisions
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Ebook cover
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Paperback print wrap
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Hardback case wrap
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Custom illustration
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3D mockups & social graphics

Premium

Illustrated & hardback editions

Tailored quote · free
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Genre research & mood board
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Initial concepts: 3
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Unlimited revisions
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Ebook cover
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Paperback print wrap
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Hardback case wrap
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Custom illustration
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3D mockups & social graphics
Portfolio

Recent covers, across every genre

Epic fantasy
The Hollow Crown
[Author]
The Hollow Crown
Fantasy · illustrated
Cosy romance
The Harbour Bakery
[Author]
The Harbour Bakery
Romance · illustrated
Thriller
Dead Reckoning
[Author]
Dead Reckoning
Thriller · photographic
Self-help
Mind Over Money
[Author]
Mind Over Money
Non-fiction · typographic
Travel memoir
Wild Atlantic
[Author]
Wild Atlantic
Memoir · photographic
Case study · Fantasy relaunch

A new cover that turned scrollers into readers

Challenge

[Client]'s fantasy novel had strong reviews but a DIY cover that didn't read as fantasy.

Approach

Genre research, three illustrated concepts and new title typography for the series.

Result

Ad click-through up [X]% in the first month after relaunch.

[X]+
covers designed
[X]
genres, from crime to colouring books
[X]%
approved within two revision rounds
Testimonials

In our authors' words

★★★★★
“[Sample review] All three concepts were strong — choosing was the hardest part. It finally looks like a real fantasy novel.”
A
[Client name]
Fantasy · illustrated cover
★★★★★
“[Sample review] The print file went through KDP first time, and the launch graphics saved me hours.”
B
[Client name]
Business book · ebook + print
★★★★★
“[Sample review] They designed a look for my whole series. Readers recognise my books instantly now.”
C
[Client name]
Romance series · 3 covers
FAQ

Cover design questions, answered

Still unsure? Talk it through with a designer — no obligation.

Yes. Full rights transfer to you on final payment, and you receive the source files and licences to use the design on every edition and in all marketing.

Unlimited revisions on every package, until you’re completely happy with your cover. Most covers are approved within two rounds.

Concepts arrive in 5 working days, and most covers are finished within 2 weeks. Illustrated covers can take a little longer.

Never. We only add covers to our portfolio after publication, and only with your permission. An NDA is available on request.

[Your policy — e.g. No. Every cover uses original illustration or properly licensed imagery, so it’s safe for commercial use.]

Matched to you
Your specialist

A cover designer chosen for your book

Vetted · genre-matched · approved by you

After your free consultation, we shortlist cover designers from our team who specialise in your genre and goals. You see their samples, choose who works on your book, and keep one project manager from start to finish.

Vetted

Samples and references checked before anyone joins our team

Specialist

Chosen for your genre, audience and goals

Your choice

See samples and approve your cover designer before work starts

Trust

Licensed assets · UK company no. 16175095

Give your book the cover it deserves.

Send a short brief and we'll come back with a fixed quote today and concepts within 5 working days.

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Up to three original concepts
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Genre research included
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Print-ready for KDP & IngramSpark
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You own the final files
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