Categories
How it works
Find a designer
Inspiration
Studio
1 800 513 1678
99designs client
lara_dettmeU got their new book cover by running a design contest:
Winner
"Buchcover für einen irischen Krimi" winning Book cover by Twaalf ☬
The avatar of Twaalf ☬by Twaalf ☬

Buchcover für einen irischen Krimi

Get your own design
Learn more about book cover
Get your own design
Learn more about book cover

Check out lara_dettmeU's Book cover contest…

The Brief

Title

Wofür das Herz schlägt

Author

Lara Schmitt

Author biography

Lara Schmitt, geboren... im nordrheinwestfälischem Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, erfindet Geschichten, seit sie schreiben ... Inzwischen ist das Schreiben mörderischer Geschichten ihr ... Als Ultraläuferin erkundet sie für ihre Recherchen die Welt im ...

The Brief

Book description

Als die Leiche der sechzehnjährigen Neila Carmody gefunden wird, übernimmt Detective Sophie Murphy mit ihrem Partner die ... Sophie, eine der jüngsten Detectives des irischen Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, lässt sich normalerweise nicht so leicht aus der Ruhe ... Doch der Fund einer toten Jugendlichen ist für die Ermittlerin eine emotionale ... Und als ob das nicht genug wäre, taucht auch noch der neue Gerichtsmediziner am Leichenfundort ... Sophie ist ihm bereits begegnet: Es ist ihr One-Night-Stand der letzten ...

Target audience

Frauen ca... Jahre, deutschsprachiger Raum, Fans von Karen Rose oder JD Robb

Book cover type

Paperback

The Brief

Color inspiration

The Brief

Style attributes

Pop
Grunge
Literal
Abstract
Simple
Detailed
Modern
Retro
Luxury
Casual
Playful
Serious
Loud
Quiet
Feminine
Masculine

The Brief

Design needs

Die Mischung von Krimi und Liebesroman soll gut zur Geltung ... Auch das es in Irland (Klippen, Grüne Landschaft, Meer) spielt kann (muss aber nicht) eine Rolle ...

Bronze package

Every design category has flexible pricing for all budgets. Book cover starts at $299.

File deliverables

Full copyright with production-ready files for digital and/or print.

PNG
JPG
AI
PSD
EPS
PDF

It all began with a design brief.

A quick, interactive guide helped them understand their design style and captured exactly what they needed in their book cover.

Designers across the globe delivered design magic.

Book cover contest entry by Ace Silva
by Ace Silva
Book cover contest entry by Design by Kendra
by Design by Kendra
Book cover contest entry by César Pardo
by César Pardo
Book cover contest entry by César Pardo
by César Pardo
Book cover contest entry by M!ZTA
by M!ZTA
Book cover contest entry by Nicole A. Coelho
by Nicole A. Coelho
Book cover contest entry by desainbagus3
by desainbagus3
Book cover contest entry by desainbagus3
by desainbagus3
Book cover contest entry by M!ZTA
by M!ZTA
90

design entries

You’ll get loads of concepts from experienced designers around the globe.

22

designers

Work with talented, professional Book cover designers to turn your ideas into reality.

1

winner

Select your favorite custom Book cover (Or two! Or three!). And the design is all yours.

lara_dettmeU collaborated with designers to refine their ideas

Book cover contest entry by César Pardo
by César Pardo

Rate designs

When design entries come in, you can rate them so designers know what you’re looking for in your logo design.

Give feedback

99designs has great collaboration tools so you can pinpoint and capture your ideas

And then… they selected a winner!

The avatar of Twaalf ☬
Twaalf ☬
Mid Level
5(97)
Winner
Winning design by Twaalf ☬
Design by Twaalf ☬ titled "Croud"
Design by Twaalf ☬ titled "Watch it or Read It"
Design by Twaalf ☬ titled "Knights"
Design by Twaalf ☬ titled "Northwoods Forestry LLC"
Invite to work
Client review

Really great experience with the design contest. Designer was very receptive to our design changes and suggestions. They were incredibly patient with us and ultimately worked with us to create a final design we were happy with.

Anonymous

Along the way, they met lots of talented designers…

The avatar of janetatwork
janetatwork
Top Level
5(39)
poetry book cover
Poetry illustrations and book design
Book Cover design on the timeless habit of walking
Thriller Book Cover Design
Invite to work
The avatar of César Pardo
César Pardo
Mid Level
5(110)
ALL DIE FINSTERNIS INMITTEN DER STERNE
DEAD MAN'S HAND
NEAR DEATH HORIZON / SCI-FI COVER WINNER CONTEST
A FAREWELL TO ARMS
Invite to work
The avatar of desainbagus3
desainbagus3
Mid Level
5(57)
LUKAS
Holydays
Series book Wicked Novel
Wicked Nightmare
Invite to work
The avatar of M!ZTA
M!ZTA
Mid Level
4.9(12)
book cover
book cover
the pastoral
lost in the code
Invite to work
The avatar of Ace Silva
Ace Silva
Top Level
5(212)
Phantom
I Burned Notre Dame
Essential Gut Health for Women Over 50
Breaking Point
Invite to work
The avatar of Aaniyah.ahmed
Aaniyah.ahmed
Top Level
5(573)
October Screams
aethris intelligence
Wohnwert
Stephanie Barco
Invite to work
The avatar of Divya Balu
Divya Balu
Mid Level
5(89)
Bold cover design for Kids' Screen Free Activities Book
Christian family devotional book
Christian Devotional Biblical Handbook for Teen Boys
Christian Teen Girl’s Handbook
Invite to work
The avatar of Virdamjan
Virdamjan
Mid Level
5(2)
cinderella
Pure Emotion Magic
styding evolved
power through
Invite to work
The avatar of kolevka
kolevka
Mid Level
4.9(14)
Splinters
Silent Trust
Cannabis Preacher
Deutschland dornrosvhenland
Invite to work
The avatar of didiwahyudi.trend
didiwahyudi.trend
Mid Level
5(102)
Kids Book Cover
Book Cover Design for Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Post-Apocalyptic Adventure
2nd book "In the Shadow Fire Series"
An epic book cover
Invite to work
Discover more Book cover designers

We think contests are a super fun way to get design.

Recently completed contests:

We’ve saved a spot for your design contest :)

Get your own design

Check out other book cover inspiration

Minimalist Anxiety Self-Help Book Cover Design | Modern Psychology & Mental Health Cover with

Minimalist Anxiety Self-Help Book Cover Design | Modern Psychology & Mental Health Cover with

Designed for a self-published author, this modern self-help book cover explores anxiety with warmth, clarity, and a touch of personality. Instead of relying on the usual visual clichés, I paired clean editorial typography with a simple line illustration to create a cover that feels calm, approachable, and memorable. The soft color palette reflects themes of emotional healing, self-compassion, overthinking, and personal growth while keeping the design highly legible at Amazon KDP thumbnail size. Created for a psychology and mental health book inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), this custom book cover balances strong visual hierarchy with a friendly, contemporary feel. It's designed to help nonfiction authors stand out in competitive self-publishing and traditional publishing markets while appealing to readers looking for books about anxiety relief, wellness, mindfulness, and emotional resilience.

The avatar of Bojaby Boja
Wintergloed

Wintergloed

A Christmas Romance by author Oliva Demarie

The avatar of L1graphicsby L1graphics
How To Fully Live by Ruben J Guzman

How To Fully Live by Ruben J Guzman

Modern self-help book cover design featuring bold typography and a vibrant gradient palette to communicate growth, transformation, and optimism. Created for strong visibility in both print and digital marketplaces, the design combines contemporary editorial aesthetics with commercial appeal for personal development, wellness, and lifestyle publishing.

The avatar of Bojaby Boja
Book Cover Illustration and Design

Book Cover Illustration and Design

Valia Shiau wants nothing more than to launch an independent music station with her bandmate and erstwhile lover Soren, far from the corporate noise of the post-nuclear Metro. But her father's cancer returns and Soren leaves for a solo career. Valia is left with two choices: fade into obscurity, or monetize motherhood like her sister. Then Mericor Industries' enigmatic CEO, Jaakoman Bora, offers her a third option—broadcast her music from humanity's first interstellar colony. The catch: making history on Primis means corporate surrogacy, light-years away from everything she's ever known. As a global space race accelerates around her, Valia must decide how much she's willing to trade—her body, her future—even her voice—for the chance to be heard. But Primis holds more than anyone bargained for: the devil and the divine.

The avatar of WolfBellby WolfBell
Dream Reaper

Dream Reaper

Dream Reaper is a fantasy novel about a man with the power to walk in dreams, and the ruthless mystery only he can solve. It centers around themes of justice, purpose, loyalty, and brotherhood.

The avatar of Alfie™by Alfie™
Epic Fantasy Book Cover Illustration

Epic Fantasy Book Cover Illustration

A breathtaking, highly detailed digital illustration designed for an epic fantasy book cover. The scene depicts a sprawling, magical cityscape featuring intricate architecture, a dramatic sky, and glowing crystal spires in the distance. Two adventurous characters overlook the vibrant city from a vine-covered balcony. The artwork's composition is perfectly balanced to integrate bold typography, making it ideal for fantasy authors, publishing houses, or conceptual world-building projects.

The avatar of Konstantin Kostenkoby Konstantin Kostenko
October Screams

October Screams

The avatar of Aaniyah.ahmedby Aaniyah.ahmed
Gladius

Gladius

Here is another seamless wraparound cover I created for a low fantasy novel. Every element was illustrated completely by hand, creating a continuous scene that transitions from a lush forest on the back cover to a dry, desolate landscape on the front, reflecting the story's world and atmosphere. The sword, mist, and architecture are key elements of the novel. Instead of placing the sword in the ground, I designed it to pierce the letter D in the title, creating a unique interaction between the typography and illustration. The massive tree trunk on the spine serves as a natural divider, making the transition between the front and back covers feel seamless. Everything was hand drawn—no AI-generated elements or stock images were used. I believe every book deserves original artwork that is crafted exclusively for its story.

The avatar of Nero Bernalesby Nero Bernales
Jacq Murdreaux

Jacq Murdreaux

I always enjoy creating seamless wraparound covers because they become even more immersive when the book is opened. For this horror novel, I chose a dark color palette to create a mysterious, unsettling atmosphere. The boy is the main focal point because the story centers on his striking green eye, allowing it to immediately capture the reader's attention and spark curiosity. Rather than using a plain divider for the spine, I incorporated a cemetery gate column to create a natural transition between the front and back covers while reinforcing the eerie mood. Every element of this cover was illustrated completely by hand. No AI-generated content or stock images were used. As an illustrator, I believe every story deserves original artwork that reflects its unique identity. My goal is to create covers that are not only visually compelling but also exclusive works of art crafted specifically for each author's story.

The avatar of Nero Bernalesby Nero Bernales
Jacq Murdreaux

Jacq Murdreaux

Jacq Murdreaux is a horror story that takes place in 1800s France and England. It is a "found manuscript" story that details an interview with a dying surgeon who reveals buried secrets about his life.

The avatar of _BOB_by _BOB_
Explore more book cover inspiration

We love talking design:

Featured image for the article "Celebrating Queer Art: reimagining iconic logos in the style of renowned queer artists"

Celebrating Queer Art: reimagining iconic logos in the style of renowned queer artists

| 23 min read

Featured image for the article "Colors and emotions: how colors make you feel"

Colors and emotions: how colors make you feel

| 9 min read

Featured image for the article "26 bad packaging design examples (and ideas for how to improve them)"

26 bad packaging design examples (and ideas for how to improve them)

| 15 min read

More design ideas:

Exciting logos
Leather logos
Wisdom logos
Wise logos
Electric company logos
Rat logos
Clinic logos
Splash logos
Woodcraft logos
Bear logos
Wavy-hair logos
Father logos
Orange and pink logos
Game controller logos
;