Stephen J Scott approached me to design the front and rear cover of his latest memoir - Crack On: The Road After.
The brief was to capture the deeply personal tone of the memoir, with all its rawness, resilience, warmth and hope.
The scope included paperback versions for KDP and IngramSpark as well as a digital cover for Kindle.
"Working with Mike Bowker on the cover design for Crack On was an outstanding experience from start to finish.
A book cover has an enormous responsibility. It must capture the essence of the story, attract readers, and create a lasting first impression. Mike achieved all of those objectives and more.
From our initial discussions, he listened carefully to my ideas and transformed them into a professional, eye-catching design that perfectly reflects the spirit of the book. His creativity, attention to detail, and willingness to refine elements until everything was exactly right demonstrated both his talent and his commitment to his clients.
What impressed me most was Mike's ability to take personal memories and concepts and weave them into a cohesive design that tells a story before the first page is even opened. I am genuinely proud of the finished cover, and it has given Crack On the professional appearance it deserves.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Mike Bowker to any author looking for a designer who combines artistic skill, professionalism, and a genuine desire to create the very best cover possible."
Stephen John Scott
Author of Crack On