Memoir Book Cover Art Gallery

Everything is Not Peachey

Lisa Peachey

Designed by Vanessa M.

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"I aimed for a cover that grabs attention with a vibrant pink background and a striking peach illustration. The seemingly perfect peach, subtly cracked, symbolizes the author's journey with chronic illness. The design is simple yet impactful, encapsulating the book's themes of hope, resilience, and the challenges of living with chronic illness."

The Posthumous Memoirs Of Bras Cubas

Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis (Author), Américo Lucena Lage (Translator)

Designed by Euan M.

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Stable

Emily Swisher

Designed by Christian R.

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"The photo (by Sinuhe Xavier) captures the atmosphere of the author's work with horses. I used colors, typography, and layout to firmly place the book in the memoir genre, drawing inspiration from memoirs in the fashion or cinema industries. This approach elevates the cover beyond the typical 'western' or 'country' categories, and conveys refined earthiness to match the story. The callout circle for the endorsement balances the negative space, adds visual interest, and a sense of authority."

It Ate One Hundred

Bill Sugrue

Designed by Barış Ş.

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"The cover illustration plays with the book's title, inviting the audience to initially think the story revolves around a "big cat who ate one hundred." However, the true essence lies deeper: the artwork symbolizes the harsh realities of survival in the wilderness, where unseen dangers lurk in every shadow. The aim was to evoke a sense of displacement, drawing the audience into the experience of being far from home and confronted with the vast unknown."

Beyond the Border

Nicole Rogers

Designed by Owen G.

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"The book is an honest memoir of one man's experience through the Korean War and the country's divide to the modern day. The cover, split in half, reflects both the North-South Korea divide and the author's contrasting life experiences. The design symbolizes the divide between past and present, young and old, positive and negative. A serif font grounds it as a serious memoir, while painterly tones and hand-drawn elements add a sensitive, human touch, balancing contrast without being too harsh."

The Fruit You'll Never See

Gail Brenner Nastasia

Designed by Vanessa M.

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"The cover is a minimalist yet powerful design that reflects the book's themes of hidden pain and resilience. The image of two hands holding a delicate flower, partially obscured by darkness, symbolises the hidden secrets and emotions that the protagonist struggles to confront. The contrasting colours and stark typography create a sense of tension and mystery, inviting readers to delve deeper into the story."

Gingered

Ryan G. Murphy

Designed by Vanessa M.

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"I wanted the cover to really capture the book's fun and heart-warming vibe, reflecting the author's personal journey. The playful typography and bright colours create a sense of excitement, and the photo of the author as a ginger-haired kid sets the stage for the relatable and entertaining stories inside. Overall, the design invites readers to dive into his nostalgic and humorous adventures."

The Fool and the Magician

Angela Lam

Designed by Betty M.

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How To Be Alone

Nicole Antoinette

Designed by Sarah L.

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Be Like The Moon

Levi Welton

Designed by Xavier C.

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A Thousand Miles to Santiago

Shawn Herron

Designed by Andy B.

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How To Surive A Throat Punch

Drew Ross

Designed by Devin W.

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"This is a serious yet hopeful memoir. The author provided a lot of incredible photos to incorporate into the design. I chose the ones the evoked the ideas of intensity but also hope for the cover. I used a film strip collage illustration style mixed with paper textures and a handwritten font to give the cover that personal memoir feel."

His Mother’s Son

Paul Anthony

Designed by Jason A.

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"Transformative experiences in nature were a driving element in the author's growth, so I knew I wanted a photographic cover to connect with the humanity of the story. The boy's exposure to the harsh elements mirrors his tumultuous relationship with his mother, but it can also be interpreted as a cleansing. I walled-off the text elements to convey the feeling isolation he felt while growing up."

Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow

David Swenson

Designed by Peter S.

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"For a memoir about breaking life's rules, I believed the cover should do the same. I wrapped the memoir's long subtitle around the cover image like a frame, choosing a literal depiction of a fish swimming against the pack. To emphasize this, I colored the contrary fish a rebellious red, while the others are blue. The fish-against-the-flow theme extends across the back cover and spine, with a dotted red line indicating the nonconformist fish's eccentric trajectory."

Kong Boys

Gerald Yeung

Designed by Xavier C.

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The Warbird

Tara Copp

Designed by Caroline Teagle J.

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Wanderlust

Stephen Peter Anderson

Designed by David P.

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"For a book exploring the author’s relationship with women, I crafted a visual that is a labyrinth with the female form at the center. This visual also provides a framework to enclose the book’s title, subtitle, and author."

Damaged Joy: Fixing Digital Experience

Taz Lake

Designed by Vanessa M.

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"I wanted the cover to visually capture the book's critique of how the digital industry often prioritizes tech over customer experience. The broken lollipop represents the frustration customers feel, while the bright colours and bold typography give it a professional and modern look. "