We want you to love how your book looks, so we ask you to choose your own cover image (unless it is in a series with a set design – if you’re not sure, check with your assistant commissioning editor).

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Timing​

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​While often a straightforward process, the clearing of image permissions can be time-consuming. Therefore, we ask that you start the process of selecting your cover image at least three months before your manuscript submission date. 

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Technical requirements

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• Resolution: 300dpi or higher

• Image size: at least 170mm wide

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How to submit your cover image

 

​Send us your chosen cover image at the same time as your final manuscript and forms: either the digital image file or the image’s reference number if taken from a stock image agency.

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If you have the image file, you can email it to us or use a file transfer service such as WeTransfer. If you are sending us a reference number or link, simply fill this in on your Book Form. Include alt text for your cover image for accessibility. Please note that any text in the image should be in the description, for example, ‘Cover of book, a portrait of Albert Camus with the text “[This Is the Title of the Book] by [Author Name]”.’ This text can also be provided after the cover has been designed, to ensure accuracy.

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Where to find your perfect image

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We have accounts with the following stock photo agencies. If you choose a cover image from one of these stock photo agencies, include the site name and the image reference number on your Book Form and we will purchase it directly.

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• Adobe Stock

• Getty Images

• Shutterstock Images​​​​​​

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