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Cloud Cover: 16 Books feat. Clouds in their Designs

A cumulation of cumulus
byZoe Norvell
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Cloud Cover: 16 Books feat. Clouds in their Designs

A cumulation of cumulus
byZoe Norvell
Views: 832
Design Devices

White, puffy clouds against a bright blue sky signify happiness, love, pleasantries, and joy, while dark gray clouds mean looming danger. There are many reasons why a designer might put a cloud on a book cover. View 16 lovely examples below. To view even more examples, explore the tag “clouds” and float through our archive.

*If you’re able to provide any missing design credits, please write us at ineedabookcover.site@gmail.com.

Reenactments by Hai-Dang Phan

Designer: Alban Fischer

The Hearing Test by Eliza Barry Callahan

Designer: write us

Weather by Jenny Offill

Designer: Linda Huang

Somehow by Anne Lamott

Designer: write us

The Sociology of News by Michael Schudson

Designer: Hollis Duncan

Why We Remember by Charan Ranganath

Designer: Pete Garceau

Day by Michael Cunningham

Designer: Lucas Heinrich

How to be Perfect by Michael Schur

Designer: Michael Nagin

A Farewell to Arms by Paul Sahre

Designer: Paul Sahre

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Designer: Megan Wilson

O Beautiful by Jung Yun

Designer: Young Jin Lim

A Time Outside This Time by Amitava Kumar

Designer: John Gall

After Disasters by Viet Dinh

Designer: write us

Big Shadow by Marta Balcewicz

Designer: write us

Afterland by Lauren Beukes

Designer: Lauren Wakefield

The Deluge by Stephen Markley

Designer: Matt Dorfman

Finding A Professional Cover Designer for Your Cloudy Book Cover

When you’re ready to hire a book cover designer, a pro will know how to transform this ubiquitous object into a truly unique book cover. Different clouds tell different stories. What story are you trying to tell? Platforms like the “I Need A Book Cover” Job Board have made it easier for authors to match with a talented, professional designer with bestseller experience. Find your cover designer today!

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Zoe Norvell

Zoe has been in the publishing world since 2011 and currently lives in Washington, DC.

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Designer Requirements

Only a carefully curated group of designers are given access to the creative briefs posted on the INABC Jobs Board. This system ensures that clients receive top-notch, focused proposals from professionals whose talents have been vetted. 

All designers who will be bidding on your cover design have applied to receive job notifications and have been approved by the INABC admin team. Our approved designers:

  • Are professional book cover designers, not simply generalist graphic designers.
  • Have been working in the industry for a minimum of 3 years, usually more.
  • Must demonstrate a contemporary aesthetic, creating work that feels current and relevant to today’s book design market. We seek professionals who stay informed on industry trends while pushing boundaries with innovative, forward-thinking designs. Our designers know that our clients are not looking for designs that feel “dated.”
  • Work on multiple book cover projects in any given month
  • Are committed to delivering high-quality, original designs tailored to each client’s unique vision. 
  • Do NOT sell or offer book cover premades. At INABC, we do not condone the offering of pre-made book covers. We are fans of highly bespoke cover work.
  • Do NOT use AI-generated imagery in their commercial work.
  • Have accessible online portfolios showcasing book cover work that are easy for anyone to review.
  • Have extensive experience working with self-publishing authors AND commercial presses.
  • Are available and excited to receive these weekly briefs.

If you are contacted by a designer that doesn’t align with the requirements described above, we ask that you please contact the INABC admin team at ineedabookcover.assistant@gmail.com.

Designer Disclaimer

INABC is not a full-service design agency. It’s a curated directory that helps you connect directly with talented freelance designers. Each designer handles their own pricing, process, and contracts. We encourage you to communicate clearly with your chosen designer and to review their portfolio carefully to make sure they’re a good fit for your project. Designers and authors are expected to draft, negotiate, and sign their own contracts to ensure that expectations, deliverables, and rights are clearly outlined before any work begins.

While we do our best to curate a talented community, INABC is not involved in the collaborations that follow and we cannot guarantee the outcome of individual projects with specific designers. If you run into an issue with a designer that you find from using INABC, we are open to learning about your experience, but ultimately, INABC will not be involved in any specific disputes. For more information, visit the For Authors page and read our Terms & Conditions.
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