This is a case where you can absolutely judge a book by its cover. @nathanburgoine.bsky.social’s Little Village series is as charming and fun as @inkspiraldesign.bsky.social’s covers.

Cover portfolio showcase:
Dystopia Triptych 1: Ignorance is Strength - edited by John Joseph Adams, Christie Yant & Hugh Howey
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Ah but of course I cannot now remember - is it in the cover because you put it in the text, or is it in the text because I put it on the cover… I forget now!

Cover portfolio showcase:
Clockwork Cairo - edited by Matthew Bright
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This is still one of my favourite covers, and I have to tell you how little I offered this amazing designer. "Okay, so it’s a fauxmance, here’s what the two guys look like, uh, it’s about a wedding and Christmassy and the title is Faux Ho Ho—get it?"

The thing he did with the title card ALONE.

Cover portfolio showcase:
Village Stories: Faux Ho Ho by 'Nathan Burgoine
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Cover portfolio showcase:
Foul Play by Erin Kaste
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Cover portfolio showcase - a design from existing artwork:
Anais Nin at the Grand Guignol by Robert Levy
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Cover portfolio showcase:
7th Sea 1: Born Under The Black Flag by John Wick
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Cover portfolio showcase:
Astreiant 1: Point of Hopes by Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett
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Cover portfolio showcase:
The Crooked Medium's Guide To Murder by Stephen Cox

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First up in the portfolio showcase:
Cosmic Powers edited by John Joseph Adams, cover for its digital rerelease.

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Our new site has launched!
inkspiraldesign.com

We’ve had a little brand refresh over on our other socials which means it’s time to join everyone here where the sky is bluer. New site launches today — and a showcase of of our portfolio will be posting over the next few months!