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Print Ready
£297
Full wrap - paperback cover design plus the ebook
3 revision rounds
- 2 custom cover concepts
- Front + back + spine
- eBook + print-ready PDF
- 3D mockup included
- ISBN barcode placement
Verified client reviews
Book cover design · packages from £197
Book cover designmatched to your genre, priced before you commit.Fixed prices from £197.
Three fixed-price packages, designed for your genre and proven at Amazon-thumbnail size. Pick one and a designer who works in your genre starts on your cover. Not sure which fits? Ask for a quote and, in business hours, your price comes back within the hour.
- Fixed prices from £197
- Quote within the hour*
- 2–4 revision rounds
Pick a package, we start.
Fixed prices. VAT included. No quote needed.
- Start eBook Essential
eBook Essential
Front cover only - ebook and Kindle cover design
£197
- Start Print Ready
Print Ready
Full wrap - paperback cover design plus the ebook
£297
- Start Launch Bundle
Launch Bundle
Everything you need for a professional launch
£397
Not sure which fits? Get a quote within the hour*
*Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm UK. Outside those hours, first thing the next working day.
Portfolio · custom book covers
This is a visual decision. Judge the work.
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Investment
Three packages. Fixed prices.
Design Packages
Not sure which package?
Get a quote within the hour.
Tell us your genre, your title, and what your book’s about. In business hours a designer replies within the hour with your price. Their concept direction — the genre signals they'd use, the typography approach, and how the cover would read at thumbnail size — follows within 48 hours. No card details, and no obligation to book.
*Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm UK. Outside those hours, first thing the next working day.
Every design includes
Built for the genre. Proven at retail size.
Genre research — benchmarked against current category bestsellers
Multiple concepts — 1–3 directions depending on package
3D mockups + production files — with editable source files where the selected package includes them
Full wrap on print tiers — front, back, spine, ISBN placement
2–4 revision rounds — plus commercial-use rights for the delivered cover, subject to any third-party asset licence terms
- Formats: eBook cover design with every tier; paperback cover design as a full wrap on Print Ready and Launch Bundle; hardcover jacket quoted as an add-on.
- Scope: 2–4 revision rounds and 7-14 days, depending on package.
- Ownership: commercial-use rights for the delivered cover; editable source files where included, subject to third-party asset licence terms.
The thumbnail test
Real cover · retail size
Most covers only get judged at this size.
Amazon shoppers see your cover as a thumbnail first. We stress-test every concept there — contrast, focal point, and title legibility — before it's ever shown full size.
Same design, legible at both sizes — that's the bar every concept has to clear. Want a designer's read on your title? Get your quote — in business hours your price is back within the hour.
Need a series, hardcover jacket, or something bespoke? Tell us the brief and we'll recommend the right combination — free, no call needed.
Popular add-ons: Additional Concept £67 · Audiobook Cover (ACX) £67 · Social Media Kit (10) £197 · Hardcover Jacket £67 · Series Branding £197
Verified author feedback
What cover design clients say
Authors describe covers that captured their vision, fit their market, and gave their books a professional first impression.
“Went above and beyond and the final cover absolutely exceeded my expectations!”
Phil GramlichAuthor of Walt & His Park: The Stories You (Probably) Haven't Heard“The team was dedicated to getting the final project right, providing as many revisions as needed. They were consistently responsive to my questions, requests and concerns.”
Nashyelli Elena HernandezAuthor of A Journey of Sunsets: An Adventurous Story of Beauty, Transformation & Discovery“This was an excellent experience for publishing my first book. The team was very patient and cooperative throughout the entire process, keeping each step very clear and their words very kind. I would love to work with HMD Publishing again in the future!”
Ashlyn VaughnAuthor of Wrinkles, Rewritten: A Skin-Deep Guide to Aging Gracefully“HMD Publishing delivered an excellent product result in book design, and I plan to rehire.”
Clay HessAuthor of When Dad Falls Short: Finding Healing in God’s Perfect Fatherhood“More like a 4.9! It was easy to work with the team and the cover design was absolutely fantastic! I offered inspiration and they made magic! My only complaint is the back cover design. I wanted a mix of synopsis and author bio but deferred to their expertise, even though I provided examples of what I wanted they offered their professional opinion. The delivery was a few hours past the agreed time but in the end all worked out and I am pleased with the experience and the delivered product. And I definitely feel like it was well worth the price!”
Dr. Brandiss PearsonAuthor of The Other Side of Leadership: Reclaiming Power and Purpose on Your Leadership Journey“HMD Publishing was exceptional. I would definitely work with them again as they were outstanding and delivered exceptional content for my manuscript. Thank you!”
Eric StengelAuthor of Cast Thy Nets: The Power of Love & Discipleship“They exceeded our expectations. We will use them again for future books and formatting.”
George LamelzaAuthor of Single Man Walking Through Divorce: Healing, Faith, and Strength for the Journey Through and After Divorce“I’ve used them for several projects and they are very responsive and very collaborative. They made sure that I am completely happy. I am doing another project with them as well.”
K CrabtreeAuthor of The True You 2.0 Field Journal: An Accompaniment to Be The You That’s More You Than You’ve Ever Been“HMD Publishing delivered what we asked for and we are happy with the end results. But there was some unnecessary anxiety in the process due to our design brief not being initially followed, requiring follow up emails. Overall a good experience.”
Paul BoultonAuthor of Helping Kids Rise and Shine: A Tapping Guidebook for Stress, Anxiety, and Bullying“I am beyond pleased! I selected this gig because of all of the positive reviews, and I'm delighted to say that they were all absolutely correct. the HMD Publishing Team at HMD Publishing were quick and responsive, they understood my needs, and paid close attention to my concerns, always doing their best to improve for the next round of edits. The job was done in less than the anticipated time, too, which was a wonderful unexpected bonus! That can only happen when working with a team that listens and actually cares. Thank you so much, HMD Publishing! I'll definitely be back for my next one!!”
Renu AroraAuthor of The NO NONSENSE Guide to Pendulums: Demystifying Pendulum Dowsing and Healing for New and Advanced PractitionersSwipe to read more
Verified client reviews·Read them all →How it works
Market research first, so the design isn't a guess.
Every project starts with genre research, so your first concept already looks like it belongs in your category.
Step 1
Market research
We analyze bestsellers in your genre for colour, type and composition cues.
Step 2
Concept development
Multiple unique directions, each stress-tested at thumbnail size.
Step 3
Typography & layout
Fonts and elements arranged for impact and legibility.
Step 4
Final files
High-resolution artwork, mockups, and the formats included in your selected package.
FAQ
Questions authors usually ask before they commit.
Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.
Do I need a quote, or can I just order a cover?
You can order straight away: the three packages are fixed prices with VAT included, and checkout takes a couple of minutes. A quote is for authors who are not sure which package fits — a series, a hardback jacket, or a book that does not sit neatly in one genre. In business hours a designer replies within the hour with your price. Their concept direction — the genre signals they'd use, the typography approach, and how the cover would read at thumbnail size — follows within 48 hours. Business hours are Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm UK. Outside those hours, first thing the next working day. There are no payment details to enter and no obligation to book.
Do I see a design before I pay?
No. The concept direction is a written plan, not artwork. Design work starts once you book, and the package you choose sets how many concepts you see: 1 with eBook Essential, 2 with Print Ready, and 3 with Launch Bundle, each with 2 to 4 revision rounds. You can ask for the direction to be adjusted before you book, and that costs nothing.
What happens after I accept the quote?
We invoice you and your designer starts on the concepts included in your package. Once you approve a direction and your revision rounds are done, we finish the cover as production-ready files: the full wrap with spine and back cover, blurb layout and barcode placement, sizing to your exact trim and page count, a print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark, an ebook JPEG, and source files. Trim size, page count, and blurb are collected at that point, not before.
How much do professional book cover design services cost?
Professional book cover design services start at £197. Prices are fixed by package rather than quoted by the hour, so you know the cost before you commit — and if you are not sure which package fits, you can ask a designer to price your specific book, free, and hear back within the hour in business hours.
What is included in custom book cover design?
Every custom book cover design includes genre research, a retail-thumbnail check, high-resolution final files, and a 3D mockup. Packages include 1–3 initial concepts and 2–4 revision rounds, with the exact allowance shown before you order.
Can a professional book cover designer prepare ebook and print files?
Yes. eBook Essential includes an ebook front cover. Print Ready and Launch Bundle add a paperback full wrap with spine and back cover; a hardcover jacket can be quoted once the printer template and final page count are available.
Do you design covers matched to my genre?
Yes. We review current covers in your category, then develop the typography, colour, composition, and thumbnail hierarchy around the signals readers expect in that genre. You can include reference titles and series requirements in the brief.
Who owns the finished cover and source files?
You receive commercial-use rights for the delivered cover artwork, subject to the licence terms of any third-party fonts or stock assets used. Editable source files are supplied where they are included in the selected package or agreed quote.
How long does book cover design take?
If you order a package, your designer starts straight away. If you ask for a quote, your price comes back within the hour in business hours and the concept direction within 48 hours. Once you accept, the finished cover normally takes 7-14 days, depending on the selected package and how quickly revision feedback is returned. The package you choose sets the deliverables, the revision allowance, and the schedule.
Fixed prices from £197
Ready to get your cover started?
Pick a package and a designer who works in your genre starts on your cover. Not sure which fits? Ask for a quote — in business hours your price is back within the hour, with no card details and no obligation to book.
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