From personal memoirs to sex advice, neon typography is lighting up book covers across genres in bold, unexpected ways. The designs below prove that the appearance of this bright, electrifying glow can add a unique twist to any story, each one bringing its own distinct vibe to the shelves.
Enjoy browsing these 19 covers. Explore the tag neon for even more covers that feature neon typography!
Play The Fool by Lina Chern
Designer: Faceout Studios
The Manicurist’s Daughter by Susan Lieu
Designer: Julianna Lee
The Mall by Megan McCafferty
Designer: Olga Grlic
A Horse Walks Into a Bar by David Grossman
Designer: Linda Huang
The Sky Is Yours by Chandler Klang Smith
Designer: Michael Morris
The Churchgoer by Patrick Coleman
Designer: Joanne O’Neil
Brown Neon by Raquel Gutierrez
Designer: Alban Fischer
New Erotica For Feminists
Designer: let us know!
Real Easy by Marie Rutkoski
Designer: Jack Storey
Aroused by Randi Hutter Epstein
Designer: Zoe Norvell
Smart Sex by Dr. Emily Morse
Designer: Let us know!
We Love The Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft
Designer: Vi-An Nguyen
The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner
Designer: Peter Mendelsund
The Suitcase Clone by Robin Sloan
Designer: Let us know!
Neon Prey by John Sandford
Designer: Let us know!
Out There by Kate Folk
Designer: Donna Cheng
A Little Blood and Dancing by Tyler Parker
Designer: Andrew Roberts
Real Queer America by Samantha Allen
Designer: Lucy Kim
Glow by Ned Beauman
Designer: Oliver Munday
Love Me Back by Merritt Tierce
Designer: Emily Mahon
How to Find the Best Book Cover Designer for A Neon Look
The “best” book cover artist is subjective and varies according to an author’s specific vision and style preference. However, platforms like the INeedABookCover Jobs Board have made it easier for authors to find and collaborate with talented, professional designers like the ones listed in this article. Use the Jobs Board to share your project’s creative brief with our vetted listserv of 500 designers!
If you enjoyed this listicle, be sure to check out our Design Devices series to explore other elements commonly used on book covers such as clouds, paintings, and newspaper.
