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Book cover art showing a wizard in a laboratory
How to go from rough sketch to stunning book cover art in three steps

By Ivan Shavrin, Joe Foley Published

Discover how Marvel and DC artist Ivan Shavrin brings the energy of his initial sketch to his final cover art.

Illustration
promotional image featuring a romantic close-up of two people in 19th-century attire leaning in for a kiss against a hazy, pale background.
From moorland to Margot: what 179 years of Wuthering Heights covers can teach designers today

By Tom May Published

Experts discuss what we can learn.

Graphic Design
Half His Age book cover
Jeanette McCurdy’s new book cover wants to make you squirm

By Natalie Fear Published

Provocative design can be powerful.

Books
A composite image features the cover of "Angel Train: Four Novellas" by Elizabeth Smither on the left and the cover of "Obligate Carnivore and other stories" by Stephanie Johnson on the right, flanking the logo for the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards in the centre.
Why are we punishing authors for illustrations they had nothing to do with?

By Tom May Published

Fighting back against AI needs to be done thoughtfully.

Design
Beloved children's book covers get dystopian makeunder

By Rosie Hilder Published

Designs warn of a worrying future.

Art
A sketch for book cover art by Dan Dos Santos
Acclaimed book cover artist Dan dos Santos reveals his unused sketches

By ImagineFX staff Published

Sketching is a crucial part of the Marvel Masterpieces artist's process.

Digital Art
I really want this new illustrated set of Jane Austen novels

By Rosie Hilder Published

Woodcuts, silk covers, monograms, oh my!

Illustration
painting a book cover, a young woman and a man, one casts magic the other wields a sword
How to illustrate a YA book cover that readers will pick up

By Fernanda Suarez Published

Learn to create captivating fantasy artwork that draws in readers.

Digital Art
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What every artist should know about breaking into picture books

By Dom Carter Published

The rise of illustrated books presents artists with unique opportunities.

Digital Art
Clint Eastwood's new book has an obscene design problem

By Georgia Coggan Published

How did this get approved?

Graphic Design
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