The Faultline
A paperback book about the wild and rugged North West Highlands of Scotland, where a group of young people are brought together by chance.
Matching bookmarks were created with the authors details for marketing purposes.
Goal
To create a cover design for a paperback book to meet publication deadlines.
I worked closely with John to create the cover for his book, translating his initial vision into a polished and commercially focused design. From the outset, his input was an important part of the process, and we explored a range of layouts, compositions, and commercially licensed imagery of the Scottish Highlands to find the right visual direction for the story.
The final cover was well received and has since helped establish a strong visual identity for the book as its popularity continues to grow across the northern parts of the UK.
Following the success of the first cover, I was commissioned to design two additional covers, developing the visual style into a cohesive three-book set. Each cover is distinct while maintaining a consistent identity across the series, creating a recognisable and professional collection.
Client
John McLellan - Author
Applied Skills
Printed Media, Editorial Design
Made With
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop