Genre-aware design
We research your category so your cover meets reader expectations while still standing out.
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Custom book cover design services
Readers judge a book by its cover in seconds. We design original covers that signal genre, quality and tone, and that work at full size and as a tiny online thumbnail.
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Why authors choose us
Book Cover Design that respects your book
Print and ebook ready
Front, spine and back covers are built to your printer's exact trim and page count.
Original artwork
Concepts are created for your book, using properly licensed imagery and fonts.
What's included
Our book cover design service includes
- Genre and competitor research
- Multiple initial concepts
- Revision rounds
- Full wrap: front, spine and back
- Ebook cover file
- Print-ready PDF to specification
How it works
A clear, step-by-step process
- 1
Share your project
Tell us about your book, readers, format and timeline through a free consultation.
- 2
Receive a clear proposal
We confirm scope, deliverables, pricing and review rounds in writing before work starts.
- 3
Review and refine
You see each stage, give feedback and approve the work before we move forward.
- 4
Receive final files
You get publication-ready files and practical guidance on the next step.
Book Cover Design: frequently asked questions
Do I own the final cover?
Rights are confirmed in writing. Authors normally receive full usage rights for their book's cover once the project is complete.
Can you design a cover for an ebook only?
Yes. See our ebook cover design service for digital-only covers.
What do you need from me?
Your title, subtitle, author name, blurb, genre, trim size and any covers you admire.
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Custom illustrations for covers, chapter art, maps, diagrams and interiors. Original artwork in the style that suits your book and readers.
Ready to publish your book?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our Melbourne publishing team.