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Action book cover with the title 'book or magazine cover for The Man Who Watched The World End'

book or magazine cover for The Man Who Watched The World End

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Action book cover with the title 'Create the next book or magazine cover for Tobin Wells'

Create the next book or magazine cover for Tobin Wells

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Action book cover with the title 'Tōru '

Tōru

Book design for Tōru - Wayfarer Returns - A Sakura Steam Series Novel by Stephanie R. Sorensen. Wayfarer Returns is the standalone first novel of the Sakura Steam Series, a steampunk alternate history covering the tumultuous period from the opening of Japan in 1853 to the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Design combine photo manipulation and digital painting. *winning entry* Toru: Wayfarer Returns, has received a gold star in TheBookDesigner.com's April 2016 e-Book Cover Design Awards.

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Action book cover with the title 'The Padre'

The Padre

"The Padre" is the sequel to "Black Rifle" and continues Cal's story from Mexico to L.A. and Canada, and back to Mexico. It is a story that attempts to define redemption in a way it has not been traditionally defined.

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Action book cover with the title 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Book design for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare - Season 1 by Stefan M. Nardi. Design is a mix of several techniques. Hand drawn illustration, digital painting and photo manipulation. The series follows a group of spies called the ministry of ungentlemanly warfare on their many adventures to save the world. *winning entry*

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Action book cover with the title 'Crime thriller needing bold cover'

Crime thriller needing bold cover

Religion and science collide in this thriller. The author wanted something bold and bright that also hinted at the fast pace and action within the story.

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Action book cover with the title 'Black Rifle "book cover"'

Black Rifle "book cover"

There are over 300 million guns in the United States. Imagine having to find just one? This is the problem rookie ATF Agent Miranda Lopez faces. There has been another mass shooting in America, and thirteen people are dead. But this time, it’s different because one of the victims is the daughter of Marco Barros, a powerful pro-gun rights senator. The killer is still at large. Their identity and motive remain a mystery. Miranda’s only lead is the murder weapon: an AR-15, a.k.a. the “black rifle.”

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Action book cover with the title 'Forging The Sword'

Forging The Sword

fantasy book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'book cover'

book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'Beast Master'

Beast Master

fantasy book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'Cover for a nautical fantasy novel'

Cover for a nautical fantasy novel

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Action book cover with the title 'The Chronicle Of Colark'

The Chronicle Of Colark

An immersive full-wrap fantasy book cover created for The Chronicles of Colark. This illustration blends dynamic character storytelling, cinematic lighting, and large-scale battlefield composition. I designed every warrior, pose, costume detail, and environment element to capture the chaos, emotion, and raw energy of a climactic tribal clash. From the foreground heroes charging through mud and broken terrain, to the storm-heavy skies filled with arrows and torn banners, the scene is crafted to feel alive and intensely narrative. This project showcases my specialization in: • Epic fantasy battle scenes • Dynamic character posing • Detailed costume & weapon rendering • Large-scale crowd compositions • Atmospheric lighting & environmental storytelling • Full wrap (front–spine–back) cover layouts If you’re looking for a cover that feels cinematic, dramatic, and built with meticulous illustration detail — this is the style I bring to your story.

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Action book cover with the title 'Too Far in the Dark'

Too Far in the Dark

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Action book cover with the title 'Devlin's Return Book Cover'

Devlin's Return Book Cover

Book 2 of the Devlin Saga. Carson McCloud is the author of multiple western adventure novels.

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Action book cover with the title 'Fiction Book Cover'

Fiction Book Cover

It’s the year 2044 and Earth’s most plentiful resource is toxic. Sovereigns hold what is left of mankind inside their colossal walls surrounding the last fresh water aquifers. Inside these walls some use their power to oppress the less fortunate while turning them against each other.

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Action book cover with the title 'The Malacca Incident'

The Malacca Incident

I strictly followed the client's instructions in the briefing, generating the appropriate image with AI tools and digital manipulation techniques to achieve the result he expected.

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Action book cover with the title 'Book cover design for the book 1, green field series'

Book cover design for the book 1, green field series

A virus, an apocalyptic scene in the middle of a zombie outbreak, combining painted elements with stock imagery.

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Action book cover with the title 'Book cover for a military tehcno-thriller'

Book cover for a military tehcno-thriller

Fight Fight is a military techno-thriller that takes place today over the waters of South China Sea.

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Action book cover with the title 'Final Sanctuary'

Final Sanctuary

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE, with additional adjustments, through 1 to 1 project.

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Action book cover with the title 'SENTINEL – Sequel to Battlecry '

SENTINEL – Sequel to Battlecry

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Action book cover with the title 'Salud Mi Familia'

Salud Mi Familia

Cover artwork (without text) available for sale.

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Action book cover with the title 'Man Down Mason's Mark Cover by Biserka Design'

Man Down Mason's Mark Cover by Biserka Design

Man Down series

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Action book cover with the title 'Mercury – sequel to Sentinel'

Mercury – sequel to Sentinel

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Action book cover with the title 'Unborn Victim Novel Book Cover '

Unborn Victim Novel Book Cover

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Action book cover with the title 'Cover for Battlecry's prequel '

Cover for Battlecry's prequel

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Action book cover with the title 'Thriller Action Book Cover Design'

Thriller Action Book Cover Design

Thriller Action Book Cover Design

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Action book cover with the title 'Man Down Jasper Cover by Biserka Design'

Man Down Jasper Cover by Biserka Design

Man Down Book one

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Action book cover with the title 'Book cover for False Awakening '

Book cover for False Awakening

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Action book cover with the title 'Ebook Cover Design for a sci-fi Star Wars-ish space opera.'

Ebook Cover Design for a sci-fi Star Wars-ish space opera.

Modelled in 3d using Zbrush and Blender.

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Action book cover with the title 'THE ACTION G-A-P Book Cover'

THE ACTION G-A-P Book Cover

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Action book cover with the title 'Same Self'

Same Self

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Action book cover with the title 'Thriller book cover'

Thriller book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'vengeful magic'

vengeful magic

a story that will show through the thirst for revenge and what some people are able to do to get what they want. reunions and disagreements, shots and magic in an explosive combination

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Action book cover with the title 'Eden Found by Denny Lee Penticoff'

Eden Found by Denny Lee Penticoff

From the brief i catch a right way and feedback was so clear and I was happy to work.

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Action book cover with the title 'Walt Disney Book Cover'

Walt Disney Book Cover

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Action book cover with the title 'Adventure Novel cover design'

Adventure Novel cover design

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Action book cover with the title 'Quest for Eden'

Quest for Eden

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Action book cover with the title 'An Action-Adventure Novel with Time Travel'

An Action-Adventure Novel with Time Travel

A small military team travels back in time to film the theft of Jesus’ body from the tomb. Even with a time machine, time is running out...

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Action book cover with the title 'Eden Lost '

Eden Lost

The third book in the trilogy

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Action book cover with the title 'E-book Cover Contest Winner'

E-book Cover Contest Winner

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Action book cover with the title 'The Well - Dust Jacket'

The Well - Dust Jacket

As the original designer of "The Well" book cover, I collaborated closely with the author to craft a visually captivating representation of their spy thriller. Drawing upon elements of myth, science, espionage, and magic, the design is a dynamic fusion of typography and imagery that sets the stage for the immersive reading experience within. Throughout the process, I worked closely with the client to incorporate their feedback and suggestions, resulting in a final product that exceeded expectations. Every decision was made with careful consideration for readability, visual impact, and alignment with the author's vision. The collaboration between myself and the client was integral to the success of this project, ensuring that the final design resonated with the author's story and captivated readers. I am proud to showcase this original creation in my portfolio.

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Action book cover with the title 'La sangre de las bestias'

La sangre de las bestias

Damián is an accountant that has been arrested by the police under the charges of embezzlement. However, instead of going to prison, Julia, a police officer with desires of revenge, makes a deal with him: in exchange for his freedom, he will join the Méndez, a big mafia corporation, and will pass information to the police in order to take them down.

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Action book cover with the title 'Devil's Due Book cover'

Devil's Due Book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'Help Inspiremedia with a new book or magazine cover'

Help Inspiremedia with a new book or magazine cover

"Danc, my client and I absolutely loved your cover. It has that WOW factor. Please could you eliminate the 'BY' before 'Sara Francis'. My only concern about this cover is that it may be difficult to see on amazon as a small jpeg. What are your thoughts? Is there any way you can make it clearer to see on Amazon?" - I won

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Action book cover with the title 'Need a bold cover to grab attention of mystery/drama readers'

Need a bold cover to grab attention of mystery/drama readers

A brutal triple-homicide. Woody and a fellow victim hide from the police and the murderers. They turn the tables on the perpetrators exacting their own bloody revenge. They learn of other criminal activities and begin a journey of vigilantism.

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Action book cover with the title 'LIFE ALIGNMENT'

LIFE ALIGNMENT

A book that is designed to share 6 simple steps to assist with adults of any age to find the true direction of their life. Life Alignment is Life Operating System Training (L.O.S.T) and is intended for people to Find their Life by "Getting L.O.S.T.". Revolved around energetic Life IONS, this book guides the reader in : Finding their PassION Creating their MissION Setting their VisION Taking ActION Charting ProgressIOn Celebrating JubilatION Stories, research, ideas and exercises accompany all 6 of the main steps of Life Alignment to assist the reader to find true directions and serve as a working guide to help one become closer their true calling and become the best version of themself.

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Action book cover with the title 'The Paris Plot - a political thriller'

The Paris Plot - a political thriller

As a thriller with a lot of action scenes, shootouts, hair curling car chases, lots of casualties and secret underground passages, I tried to create mysterious and eye catching cover.

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Action book cover with the title 'Book Cover Design for Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Post-Apocalyptic Adventure'

Book Cover Design for Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Post-Apocalyptic Adventure

Can't sleep work on it, but happy with the result. thank to nice CH.

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Action book cover with the title 'The Respian Man'

The Respian Man

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Action book cover with the title 'Book cover'

Book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'book cover'

book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'Underwood and Flinch'

Underwood and Flinch

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Action book cover with the title 'Mercenary's Return - Fantasy Book Cover Design'

Mercenary's Return - Fantasy Book Cover Design

After reading over an excerpt of the author's book on his website, www.booksbysean.com, I was inspired to create a design that is leaned onto action movie poster art because it had a nice fast pace and already lots of action going on, but I still wanted of course to reflect the fantasy content of the book. Incorporating important elements of his story, I aimed to offer a glimpse into the world inside the book and set the mood. "When he was a few inches from the gem the glow quickly grew casting its red tint on his face. And he was lost. Blood. Everywhere, blood. All over."

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Action book cover with the title 'Contest finalist for OWWW (Of Witches, Warriors and Wyverns).'

Contest finalist for OWWW (Of Witches, Warriors and Wyverns).

Full cover wrap around made through Photoshop CC 2015. You can Invite me through 1 to 1 projects if you liked this kind of intricate illustration.

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Action book cover with the title 'Suicide Italian Style'

Suicide Italian Style

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Action book cover with the title 'To Kill a Ghost'

To Kill a Ghost

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Action book cover with the title 'thriller book cover'

thriller book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'Life action book cover'

Life action book cover

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Action book cover with the title 'you can have whatever you want'

you can have whatever you want

you can have whatever you want Book cover design

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Action book cover with the title 'L'enfer du décor'

L'enfer du décor

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Action book cover with the title 'CHIEF OF STATION'

CHIEF OF STATION

Blurb: March 1983. In the halls of the Kremlin, a plot is stirring. A young, rising Politburo member is on track to become leader of the Soviet Union and change history forever. The old guard wants him dead. A KGB Major has other ideas. Newly arrived in Moscow, CIA Chief of Station Carson Cooper has been told his days in the field are over. It’s time to leave it to those half his age they say. All that is about to change as Cooper races to stop a deadly conspiracy in this high stakes, page-turning thriller.

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Action book cover with the title 'German Book Cover'

German Book Cover

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show…t-sanction

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Action book cover with the title 'Countdown to Midnight'

Countdown to Midnight

It's a race against time to stop Voronin from launching his terrifying new weapon against the United States--potentially killing hundreds of millions and overturning the world's balance of power forever. The odds are stacked high against Flynn and his team... but that's never stopped Nick before.

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Action book cover with the title 'Cover of “Kill Crazy”'

Cover of “Kill Crazy”

The cover of “Kill Crazy” by Ken Gross was made based in Saul Bass with a modern concept.

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