Design Services

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Go ahead and judge a book by its cover—your readers will, too. In the modern book publishing world, the objective of a good book design is not only to beautifully represent your work but also to attract readers to pick it up and leaf through it. A brilliantly designed cover and well-composed interior layout requires detailed planning and precise execution. Trafford’s expert team of designers incorporates your photos, graphics, sketches, and ideas to create a professionally designed book.

Interior Page Layout

Careful planning and execution of the layout of your book is very important. Our experienced book publishing layout team ensures that your manuscript is customized to your needs.

Cover Design

The cover is your first opportunity to connect with potential readers. That's why at Trafford we make sure that your cover meets the professional standards for commercially successful books.

Stock Images

All books published via the Trafford standard publishing packages receive custom-designed covers, produced in full color. Within the realm of this custom-designed cover, you have the option to choose two images, free of charge, from the millions found through Getty Images.

Interior Color Illustration

Make your work come alive with Trafford Publishing’s Illustration Services. We offer you a choice between black and white or color illustrations, as well as a variety of art styles and levels of detail. Our experienced team of designers and illustrators will work closely with you to create work exactly the way you envisioned.

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