Cover Design – Price List 2022-2023

A) 1 cover design proposal without image or with a ready image from the author, or with royalty-free stock images: €100.00 + VAT

B) 3 cover image proposals, with a ready image from the author, or with royalty-free stock images: €150.00 + VAT

C) 3 cover image proposals, based on one stock image or 1 proposal with a combination of 2 images: €200.00 + VAT

D) 3-6 cover proposals with 1) electronic collage of images or 2) with a ready image or a combination of 2 images: €300.00 + VAT

When the author selects the preferred proposal, they will subsequently receive a single spine and back cover proposal based on the chosen cover.

Terms:

  1. After selecting a draft, the author is entitled to one correction, whether it concerns the layout or the text.
  2. If the corrections are numerous or sent multiple times and fragmentarily, the work will incur additional charges based on the time required.
  3. If the author requests new, different proposals regarding the creative drafts after viewing them, these will be charged at 80% of the total cost. If new drafts are requested, the work will be billed from the beginning.
  4. If technical details are incorrect (e.g., incorrect dimensions) due to the author’s fault, additional work will be charged based on the time required to implement the corrections.
  5. If the author cancels the assignment after submitting the drafts, the work will be charged at 80% of its value.
  6. If the work is delayed beyond 3 months due to the author’s fault, an additional 20% charge will apply.
  7. If the author requests illustration work for the cover, the charge will be calculated additionally based on the catalog prices.
  8. If the author requests to use the cover design for creating a poster, bookmark, etc., it will be considered a new job and will be billed accordingly.
  9. If a cover is needed without text for an already published book to be submitted to Chinese publishers, the cost of modifying the existing cover will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
  10. The images proposed by the author must be royalty-free (especially for books carrying our imprint) and in high resolution, suitable for printing.
  11. Terms 1 and 2 also apply to pagination.