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4th March 2025
Scuba Spirit hardback logbook 1-dive per page

Logbooks for scuba divers

I've never been able to find a scuba diving logbook that I like. The solution? I designed two paperbacks and two hardbacks myself.
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18th August 2021
Detail from David Pelham's paperback book cover design for A Clockwork Orange

The beauty of books

If you’re interested in books, and book cover design in particular, don’t miss The Beauty of Books (episode four) on BBC iPlayer.
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3rd May 2018
Percie Edgeler

Experienced designer or intern – which would you choose?

Here’s my take on the pros and cons of using an experienced designer or an intern – and a view from a publishing professional who’s seen life from both sides of the fence.
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7th August 2017
Orange and blue are complimentary colours

How to commission a book designer

Anxious about commissioning a book designer? Find out how to ensure your designer projects the right image and communicates successfully with your readers.
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21st September 2016
Books

5 ways to sell your book

Writing your book is the easy bit. Marketing and selling it is a whole new ball game. To get you started here are 5 ways to sell your book.
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2nd September 2015
An image from the Darkbridge series

How I rebranded a series of crime fiction book covers

Branding creates a cohesive identity for book cover designs. Read how this series rebrand resulted in an uplift in sales for a small publisher.
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28th May 2015
Bookmachine logo

BookMachine success stories

Back in 2013, I wrote a post about a new service for publishing professionals. Little did I know what impact it would have on my career.
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22nd September 2014
Two book covers from the same series

How to brand a book series

When people think about branding, they normally envisage company logos and the way they are applied to marketing materials and products.
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