What is INABC?
Welcome to the premier directory of book cover designers in the English-speaking world. This site celebrates the work of dedicated, full-time, and freelance book cover designers who are consistently adding extraordinary work to adult, trade book genres.
If you want advice on how to find the right designer for your unique project, read this post first. Please remember to contact designers individually and do not email the INABC website with hopes of speaking with a specific designer.
If you’re self-publishing and you want even more help finding a cover designer, read this post and then visit the Jobs Board.
To find out how covers get added to the site, click here.
How to use this site:
Self Publishing?
First, watch this explainer video. In it, you will learn how to use this site to find a book cover designer on your own. This method is completely free!
Your other option is to post about your book on our private Jobs Board. This service costs $99. By using the Jobs Board, you will answer a few questions and we will generate a proper Creative Brief for you. Your brief will then be sent out to our exclusive list of subscribed designers. Save time, post a brief, and let designers come to you. Using the Jobs Board is explained in this video.
No matter which method you use, we always suggest reading the articles listed in our Self-Publishing series first.
Art Directors: Looking for new talent? There are over 250 designers and studios listed on the Designers page.
Designers: Check back often & see what your friends are up to. Apply for access to book cover design jobs listed on the Jobs Board. Feel like writing a post for the blog? Guest posts are encouraged!
Editors: So, you asked your author, “Do you want a typographic cover or a photographic one?” and they’re confused by the question. Tell them to toggle between “Typographic” and “Photographic” under the category “Style.” That should clear things up.
Readers: Have you ever thought, “What was the name of that black book from a few years ago that had a lion walking across it?” Turn on the filters for “animal” and “black.” Voila!
Students: Interested in the book cover design world? Get inspired! Follow your favorite designers on their individual Instagram accounts. Be sure to peruse the blog and visit the Resources page for more helpful information.
Who built this site:
My name is Zoe and this site is my love letter to striking book covers and to my colleagues who create them. I spent years dreaming about some version of this project before I finally brought it to life.
In the past, if I turned down a project, clients would often follow up with, “Who would you recommend instead? Where should I look to find a designer?” And although I could instantly think of 30 names to recommend, this list did not exist outside of my head. This scenario happened enough times that I decided the internet was missing one, central directory featuring my colleagues and heroes. I wanted a curated list of industry pros that I would feel confident sharing again and again. The talented names listed here are the ones who regularly knock my socks off.
If you visit this website often and want to show your support, you can buy me a latte. Cheers!
Some Book Covers Designed by Zoe
