Print PDF/X with bleeds, source AI/PSD, and web JPGs for online listings. For kids’ books, I also supply individual spread files.
FAQ Category: Books and Magazines
What is editorial illustration exactly?
It’s a single drawing made for an article. I distill the main point into a visual that works with the headline. Fast, clear, and on tone.
Do you design art magazine covers differently?
Yes. For art magazine covers, I keep the layout quieter so the featured artwork leads. Typography supports; it doesn’t compete.
Can you do both the cover and interior layout?
Yes. I design the book cover, then set up the interior to match chapter heads, folios, and print specs included.
What makes a magazine cover work?
One big idea, big type, and space to breathe. A good magazine cover tells the reader what’s inside in two seconds.
Do you read the whole manuscript?
For fiction, I read the synopsis and key chapters. For children’s book illustrations, I read the entire text to pace the characters across the pages.
How do you start a book cover design?
I read your back-cover copy and looked at your category on Amazon. I sketch three different directions by hand: one is type-driven, one is image-driven, and one is symbolic. You pick.
