Join host Adrian M. Gibson and guest authors/artists Jeff Brown, Rachel St Clair, Philip C. Quaintrell and Scott Palmer for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Cover Art & Book Design. During the panel, Jeff, Rachel, Philip and Scott discuss what cover and book design are, creating a visual brand, the importance of typography and fonts, interior formatting and design, what makes a good vs. bad piece of art, due diligence and art/design no-nos, cover legibility and visual impact, evolving cover trends, setting reader expectations, commissioning artists, book titles, costs/budgeting, communication, timelines and more.
Jeff Brown
TBRCon2025 Highlight: How Book Illustrations Come to Life (with Alyssa Winans, Jeff Brown & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/artist Alyssa Winans and artists/publishers/authors Jeff Brown, Lauren Raye Snow, Marc Simonetti and Bryce O’Connor for a TBRCon2025 panel on “How Book Illustrations Come to Life”.



