Below are a few samples of custom book cover designs expanded for a paperback. Click images for full size.
Custom Book Cover Design Packages:
To view package option details and examples, please see Custom Book Cover Design Package Examples.
To learn more about how ordering a custom book cover design works, please see The Custom Book Cover Design Process.
| BASIC | UPGRADE | DELUXE | GRAND |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250 | $400 | $600 | $750 |
| add paperback cover for $50 | add paperback cover for $75 | add paperback cover for $100 | add paperback cover for $125 |
| 3200x4800px high-res + distributor upload-ready sizes (as advised by author) + low-res web promo sizes | 3200x4800px high-res + distributor upload-ready sizes (as advised by author) + low-res web promo sizes | 3200x4800px high-res + distributor upload-ready sizes (as advised by author) + low-res web promo sizes | 3200x4800px high-res + distributor upload-ready sizes (as advised by author) + low-res web promo sizes |
| up to 3 concept drafts | up to 3 concept drafts | up to 3 concept drafts | up to 3 concept drafts |
| no set revision limit (time per designer discretion) | no set revision limit (time per designer discretion) | unlimited revisions (per designer discretion) | unlimited revisions (per designer discretion) |
| 10% off promotional packages ordered with cover | 15% off promotional packages ordered with cover | 20% off promotional packages ordered with cover | 25% off promotional packages ordered with cover |
| email consultation | email consultation | phone / text consultation | phone / text consultation |
| 1 piece of stock art | up to 3 pieces of stock art (1 signature) | up to 5 pieces of stock art (3 signature) | no set stock limit |
| text elements and minor image edits | basic image edits, composite, and masking | complex composite and masking | complex composite and masking |
| basic filters / effects | simple photo manipulation / effects | complex photo manipulation / effects + minor/spot retouching as needed | complex photo manipulation / effects + light retouching as needed |
| form + excerpts | form + excerpts | form + excerpts | form + manuscript |
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A few fine-print details about custom book cover designs:
• Authors who wish to select their own stock images are encouraged to browse the collections at iStock (including Signature images – please see package details for allowed images per package) or Deposit Photo. However, stock may come from any reputable micro-stock agencies, as well as specialized providers such as NeoStock and Period Images.
• Cover fonts are selected from those owned by and licensed to Artful Cover. Authors may request a specific font, at the discretion of Artful Cover, though additional charges to purchase font(s) may apply. A wide range of excellent professional grade fonts designed by independent artists may be found at Creative Market.
• Authors who wish to supply existing art for their cover must provide proof of stock license purchase, copyright, or permission by the copyright holder to confirm their right to use. Photos without stock licenses must also include a release form for any model(s) pictured.