Publishing

Book covers, internal illustrations and editorial

With bold, textured and playful illustration I create inviting, tactile book covers that grab attention. My work is suited well to themes around nature, food and wildlife.

From recipe books to children's non-fiction, I produce book covers, internal illustrations and editorial pieces.

Wild Feast – A forager's cookbook for every season

My textured and layered illustration style is particularly suited to themes of the natural world and I wanted to show that through this particular self-initiated brief (plus I love wildflowers and foraging!).

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Book cover designs for children's non-fiction books Collins, HarperCollins

Utilising hand lettering, loose hand-drawn illustrations, bold colour palettes and photo montage, I created book covers and internal spreads for children's non-fiction picture books for Collins Publishing, part of HarperCollins Publishers.

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Follow Your Dreams by Katherine Mengardon, 2024. Collins Kids, HarperCollins Publishers.

Rachael has a real eye for composition and cover layouts, and with her beautiful illustration style, hand-lettering skills, and knowledge of colour palettes, she has been a great addition to our children’s publishing list. I would recommend getting in touch with her to discuss any book projects!

James Hunter

Senior Designer, Collins, HarperCollins Publishers