My book design services allow you the flexibility of choice while maintaining the creativity, quality and professionalism you are looking for in your book cover designer. My goal is to give you thebook coverandinterioryou want within budget. I offer competitive rates and respond promptly to all calls and emails.This is a service business and I treat all projects with the greatest attention.
Get your book noticed!
My business depends on innovative book design and friendly customer service. When you ask me to design your Book Cover, I'll carefully listen to your suggestions and we'll talk about your target market, book, and anything else you'd like me to know. Once your project is completed, you'll receive two CDs containing your print-ready images for your permanent records.
Working with Kareen was a pleasure. She was generous with her knowledge, experience, and expertise, and made excellent suggestions which
I believe will be critical to my book's success.
She was consistently reliable, timely, and
professional in her dealings with me. I found her easy to work with, and a source of inspiration.
In summary, Kareen is terrific!
—John Boswell, author, Healing Your Inner Core
The entire book cover design process usually only takes only 1 to 2 weeks (7-14 week-days) from start to finish for Option 1 & 2 covers, Option 3 cover takes 2-3 weeks. Allow additional time for interior page formatting, self-publishing marketing materials or website design. I also offer in Option 2 the services of photo research, photoshop retouching and photo montage. Click here for Author Testimonials
I offer you the choice of three options for your book cover design package and use only royalty free images from istockphoto.com for Option 3 cover so you never have to worry about copyright infringements. The difference between Option #1 and Option #2 is the photoshop of the images and more creative concept discussion, Option #3 is when I do it all. Once I receive your order I'll send you a checklist of what is needed to begin your project. Contact
You'll receive the following for all three options plus each option has special additions as they progress:
Your completed book cover design files including front, back, and spine delivered on two CDs. Client supplies all copy.
Complete ownership of your book cover design.
two jpg files, one for web and a HR file for catalogue print use. AND a 3D rendering of your book for display purposes ($75 value)
Free Barcode ($25 value) from your ISBN or you can have it made at www.createbarcodes.com
You own the final design. No royalties, all charges discussed up front.
Artwork delivered ready-to-print as digital files.
Friendly service and helpful guidance ...I will make you laugh!
Cover Option 1 & 2 and eBook
For authors who already have a rough idea of what they want. We discuss in detail the concept you have in mind and creative direction for the cover. Client supplies pre-edited and proofed text, ISBN, and hi-res digital image(s). Option 3 cover specifics below. Contact me.
Option 1 - Paperback - $650
Includes creative discusson, complete book cover design front, spine and back cover, two layout designs, two proofs, and two jpg files one for website and the other hi-res for print AND 3D rendering(a $75 value), FREE EAN barcode ($25 value). Client supplies all pre-edited and proofed text, ISBN, and one hi-res digital image.The difference between Option #1 and Option #2 is the photoshop of the images and more creative concept discussion. Allow 7 - 10 week-days. (time-lines can be tightened up for a rush charge) Contact me.
Option 1 - Hardcover Cover Dustjacket - $750. Includes same as above Option 1 description.
Option 2 - Paperback OR Hardcover dustjacket - $1,100
Includes same as Option 1, AND photoshop of 1-4 images (good images can be fournd at istockphoto.com their cost is $10-13 each) supplied by client, for photo montage for cover image. Allow 10 - 14 week-days. (time-lines can be tightened up for a rush charge) Contact me.
eBook
With the internet being the way it is today and book sales being made around the world, being able to offer a pdf download of your book for sale is one of the newest marketing tips. This will make it easier to be on Amazon and your website for extended sales opportunities.
eBook - Create file using existing cover and interior $175.00 Price is for creating a master file of our book in eBook form for mailing or selling off your site. This is a really good idea for out-of-country sales and for people who don't mind reading a book off the computer. If you want to have your book separated out into one file for each chapter, this is priced by length of time to create the separate files per your direction.
Price is for having it done at the same time that I've created your book. Price will vary if I'm not the one who created your book and if your interior was not created in QuarkXpress.
Sites for royalty free photo images to assist in your photo search:
www.photos.com
www.istockphoto.com
www.fotosearch.com
www.gettyimages.com
I know the book design process can seem overwhelming at times. I'm here to listen and answer any questions to ease your mind. I'll guide you through all the parts and specifications to your projects success... after learning the in's and out's from the first book your next one will seem easy as pie!!
—Kareen Ross
Cover Option 3
Cover Option 3 includes the same as above mentioned Option 1 & 2 book cover design, ANDI do it all for you...the extended creative conceptualizing, and spend the time doing photo research. Photo montage and retouching are included as well as the 1-4 cover images supplied from istockphoto. Once you choose the concept design you like from the selections I create. The standard turnaround time is 2 - 3 weeks, based on your projects specifics, from the time I receive your initial input. (time lines can be sped up for a rush charge) Contact me.
The book cover Kareen designed captured the essence of PeaceMaker, my speculative thriller. She's very talented and guided me through the process of designing a cover. Plus Kareen's fun to work with!
—
Dan Ronco, author, PeaceMaker
If you don't find the answer to your questions here, please Contact me by email or phone for your personal quote. Phone: 310-397-3408 California time, M-F, 9-5pm to discuss.
Option 3 - Book Cover Design - $1,795
For your convenience you can make your secure purchase by credit card by clicking on the "Add To Cart" buttons beside each selection OR you can choose to pay by check or money order by mailing to the address provided at the bottom of this page. For your safety and security I chose the #1 online payment processing system, PayPal. (tax and / or additional charges, if any, will be billed upon completion of your project)
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Book Interior Design
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EBook Cover Design
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Failure to Atone
Allen Hassan
Memories of Times Past
Marta Hiatt
The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Solution
Stephen Wagen
How Does This Place Really Work?
"Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks.
But of course, if you dig deeper, it's really how it works."
—Steve Jobs, Wired 4.02 interview
