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Winner: AIGA's "50 Books | 50 Covers of 2024"

BookBaby's in-house design team was named a winner for our book cover of Long Term Damage by Billy Hanson. The cover design stood out for its chillingly evocative visual concept and craftsmanship capturing the unsettling tone of Hanson's dark, character-driven short stories while paying homage to the vintage horror paperbacks that inspired it.

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Stand out with the help of our book designers

You only get one shot at a first impression. Even if you've penned the next New York Times bestseller, readers won't even touch it unless your book cover design grabs their attention. So when you're lined up on the bookshelf, alongside other titles in your genre, the most important thing you need is a book cover that compels readers to choose your book. Let BookBaby design a book for you that stands out on the shelves – including the virtual ones. Get in touch today to learn more about designing a book with BookBaby!

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How your book cover design can make or break your book

BookBaby's book designers Becky Rodriguez-Smith and Amy Epright critique covers and point out the pitfalls to avoid while providing tips to help your book stand out!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in book design services?

Services cover custom cover design, interior layout, typography, image placement, and creation of print-ready and eBook files.

Can you design a cover from scratch?

Yes, designers can create a concept from your brief or evolve an existing idea into a production-ready cover.

Do you match genre conventions and market trends?

Yes, designs are tailored to your genre and audience so your book meets reader expectations and stands out professionally.

What interior formats do you support?

Interiors are designed for common trim sizes with proper margins, running headers, folios, front matter, and back matter.

Can you include images, charts, or illustrations?

Yes, designers can place and optimize images and artwork to ensure that print and eBook versions display correctly.

Do you provide print and eBook files together?

Yes, you can request coordinated files for both print and digital formats so that the typography and layout feel consistent across formats.

How many revision rounds are included?

Projects include defined rounds of author review so you can refine typography, spacing, and cover elements before approval.

Can you adapt my existing cover for a new edition?

Yes, designers can update branding, change titles or subtitles, and refresh the layout for new printings or formats.

Do you ensure files meet printer specifications?

Yes, prepress checks ensure proper bleed, color space, resolution, and PDF settings for reliable printing results.

Will the eBook layout reflect the print design?

eBook files are formatted for reflow while preserving design intent with styles, headings, and image handling.