BOOK COVER DESIGN BY YOUNESS EL HINDAMI
Book covers.
Full of story.
I’m Youness, a book cover designer from Morocco, now living in California. I help independent authors turn the world inside their book into a cover readers remember.
Explore the portfolio01 / SELECTED WORK
Selected work.
Distinctive stories.
Atmospheric silhouettes, striking imagery, and ornamental details. A selection of covers created for real authors.
Burning Tide
Ornamental / Book coverLa kadavro en la biblioteko
Illustrated / Book coverBlood Rains Down
Ornamental / Book coverAscendancy
Ornamental / Book coverCity of Mirth and Malice
Ornamental / Book coverBetrayal Is Inevitable
Ornamental / Book coverThe Dogs of Chernobyl
Silhouette / Book cover360° of Valentina
Silhouette / Book coverGirl with the Silver Hair
Ornamental / Book coverMurdo en la Orienta Ekspreso
Illustrated / Book coverTorn Between Realms
Ornamental / Book coverOf Bones and Lilac
Ornamental / Book coverThe Healer and the Soldier
Ornamental / Book coverAnna’s Pocket Watch
Ornamental / Book coverDaydreaming Before Oblivion
Ornamental / Book coverTeatro dos condenados
Silhouette / Book coverCrimson Ring
Illustrated / Book coverThe Immortal’s Choice
Silhouette / Book coverHollow Crown
Ornamental / Book coverForest of Forgotten Light
Ornamental / Book coverThe Barren Vessels Brokerage
Illustrated / Book coverApex
Ornamental / Book coverThe Secret of Dumner
Ornamental / Book coverThe Immortal’s Dawn
Silhouette / Book coverAspects of Heroism
Silhouette / Book coverBajo la piel de luces y sombras — Penumbra
Silhouette / Book coverBajo la piel de luces y sombras — Destello
Silhouette / Book coverBajo la piel de luces y sombras — Resplandor
Silhouette / Book coverBajo la piel de luces y sombras
Silhouette / Book coverBajo un corazón de esperanza y fuego
Silhouette / Book coverDas Schattenauge
Illustrated / Book coverDetectives Without Guns
Illustrated / Book coverAn Evil Premise
Ornamental / Book coverEl loto negro
Illustrated / Book coverEmergence
Illustrated / Book coverExpecting Mountains
Illustrated / Book coverFake It Like You Mean It
Ornamental / Book coverFlammenträger
Silhouette / Book coverGunsmoke Over Lander
Illustrated / Book coverHopping halloween
Silhouette / Book coverHouse of Bane and Blood
Ornamental / Book coverI’ll Take Care of You
Silhouette / Book coverLa Guerrière aux Yeux Rouges
Ornamental / Book coverLa Ĉashundo de la Baskerviloj
Illustrated / Book coverLa murdo de Roger Ackroyd
Illustrated / Book coverLes cercles de la création
Ornamental / Book coverMoths & Moonlight
Ornamental / Book coverMount of Lost Memories
Ornamental / Book coverMy life and times
Illustrated / Book coverOracle of Tempests
Ornamental / Book coverPrince Ara of the Sky — The Call
Silhouette / Book coverPrince Ara of the Sky — The Wilderness
Silhouette / Book coverPrince Ara of the Sky — The Glory
Silhouette / Book coverRabbit-Trapped
Silhouette / Book coverRaging Jake
Silhouette / Book coverRed Ravens
Ornamental / Book coverReunion Murder
Silhouette / Book coverShadows of Seasons Past
Silhouette / Book coverShattered Into Oblivion
Ornamental / Book coverSoul of Two Worlds
Ornamental / Book coverSpaced out
Illustrated / Book coverStrayed
Illustrated / Book coverSunna’s zoektocht
Silhouette / Book coverThe 15th of Finality
Illustrated / Book coverThe Art of Moving Snow
Illustrated / Book coverThe Battle for Erathal
Ornamental / Book coverThe Birth of Death
Ornamental / Book coverThe Book of Cin
Ornamental / Book coverThe Drums of Secession
Ornamental / Book coverThe Forlorn Trail
Silhouette / Book coverThe Rise of Yezurkstal
Ornamental / Book coverThe Minotaur
Illustrated / Book coverXanthippe’s Dialogues
Illustrated / Book coverThe Ghost Merchant
Illustrated / Book coverThe Gray Ritual
Silhouette / Book coverThe Innkeeper and the Cannibal
Illustrated / Book coverThe Kingdom’s Gauntlet
Illustrated / Book coverThe Knight of Vintyria
Ornamental / Book coverThe Lion
Silhouette / Book coverThe Man From The Lake
Illustrated / Book coverThe Motel Murder
Illustrated / Book coverThe Queen of Ash
Ornamental / Book coverThe Queen's Sacrifice
Ornamental / Book coverThe Sought-After and the Scorned
Ornamental / Book coverThe Thieves of Brait
Silhouette / Book coverThe War Within Realms
Illustrated / Book coverThe Wardens of Strar
Silhouette / Book coverThe Withered
Illustrated / Book coverThe Words Within Realms — Book 1
Illustrated / Book coverThe Worlds Within Realms — Book 2
Illustrated / Book coverThe Monster’s Apprentice
Illustrated / Book coverTo Kill the King
Ornamental / Book cover02 / SERVICES
The right cover.
The right format.
Start with what your book needs. Choose a package for your next chapter. Prices are in USD; special editions are quoted to suit the scope.
DIGITAL EDITIONEbook cover
A strong first impression, even at thumbnail size.
- Custom front cover design
- Title and author typography
- High-resolution ebook artwork
- Thumbnail-ready cover image
02EBOOK + PRINTFull cover package
One cohesive design, from the screen to the bookshelf.
- Custom ebook front cover
- Paperback front, spine, and back
- Files prepared to printer specifications
- 3D book mockup for promotion
THE COMPLETE COLLECTIONPremium cover package
A cohesive cover design for every edition of your book—ebook, paperback, and hardcover. Add optional foil-ready details for a special-edition finish.
- Ebook front cover
- Paperback cover: front, spine, and back
- Hardcover cover or dust jacket design
- Print-ready files to your printer’s specifications
- Optional foil artwork preparation, quoted separately
Design services only; printing is not included. For Amazon KDP or IngramSpark, send your trim size, page count, and cover template. Special-edition finishes depend on your printer.
03 / THE DESIGNER
Hi, I’m Youness.

I turn the atmosphere of a story into a cover you can recognize at a glance.
I’m a graphic designer from Morocco, now living in California. I specialize in book covers and work primarily with independent authors. Since 2016, I’ve designed more than 800 covers, helping writers give their stories a visual identity.
My work ranges from minimalist silhouettes and double-exposure compositions to decorative fantasy covers and foil-ready line art. I care about the big idea, the small details, and how the finished book feels in a reader’s hands.
04 / AUTHOR FEEDBACK
Trusted by
independent authors.
Read what authors say about working with me, from personal testimonials to 50 client review summaries.
IN AN AUTHOR’S WORDS
PERFECT. PERFECT. PERFECT!!!
I seriously cannot recommend working with Youness enough! He is as talented as he is kind and insightful! I will always keep coming back! He is the best of the best for a reason! He will transform your book.
He was so patient, even when I wanted to change a tiny detail. I literally cannot recommend working with him more! If you’re looking for a phenomenal, professional-looking cover, hire him! What are you still doing here reading this review?! Go hire him; you will not regret it! Thank you a million, billion times, Youness!!!
IN A CLIENT’S WORDS
Youness is a professional from start to finish.
Working with him is always a breeze and we've come back time and again for additional projects for our small business. After submitting our ideas, he uses his design expertise and creativity to deliver quality work that always exceeds our expectations. We highly recommend Youness for all of your design projects!
Highly recommends Youness for his professionalism, reliability, friendly manner, and design skill.
hazyskiespub
Client review summaryA returning client who appreciated the result and willingness to make adjustments, and plans to book more projects.
lucasferreira44
Client review summaryAppreciated a collaborative process and revisions that brought the cover closer to their vision.
nmtassopoulos
Client review summaryA repeat author delighted with the interpretation of their idea and flexibility around formatting and future adjustments.
karissahbbooks
Client review summaryExpressed gratitude for a beautiful finished book cover.
vtothetom
Client review summaryA repeat client who valued careful work, patient revisions, attentive listening, and a result they could trust.
gevaudan
Client review summaryOn their third project, praised communication, turnaround, artwork quality, and previews across different formats.
tanchoring
Client review summaryA second-time client enthusiastic about Youness’s creativity, kindness, and interpretation of their book.
maddy8864
Client review summaryWas delighted with the completed work and recommended collaborating with Youness.
einatbetzalel
Client review summaryFelt the cover captured the story’s spirit and appreciated fast responses and requested changes.
mariri42
Client review summaryLoved the finished cover and the speed with which requested alterations were handled.
worley_bird
Client review summaryWas impressed by the final design and looked forward to another collaboration.
gianfrancofried
Client review summaryFound the result closely matched their expectations and appreciated prompt communication.
calmfishy
Client review summaryA returning author who loved their second cover and felt their ideas were consistently understood.
iris_l_g
Client review summaryEnjoyed the collaboration and recommended Youness for his skill with illustrated covers.
jgrover15
Client review summaryA repeat client who felt the new cover went beyond what they had hoped for.
jpmacolino
Client review summaryA previous client praised another imaginative result and anticipated working together again.
jconnorstg
Client review summaryReported consistently excellent results across three separate collaborations.
lobstergodot13
Client review summaryWas pleased with a cover for a crime, mystery, and romance sequel and planned to return for the series.
marie_maryland
Client review summaryEspecially valued Youness’s communication alongside his design talent.
seandietrich
Client review summaryWas happy with the outcome after reviewing multiple drafts and several rounds of adjustments.
magnusvinding
Client review summaryLoved the new book cover and intended to commission Youness again.
jm_books
Client review summaryPraised a second cover that felt distinct while retaining the visual details connecting it to the series.
story_tiller
Client review summaryReported positive experiences on both collaborations and looked forward to future projects.
lobstergodot13
Client review summaryAppreciated thoughtful listening and a friendly revision process that made developing the cover feel comfortable.
court_zierk
Client review summaryA regular client praised overnight revisions and thoughtful changes that improved the design beyond the original request.
meddysong
Client review summaryLiked how their ideas were developed into an appealing finished design.
byunjames
Client review summaryFelt the cover achieved the look they wanted from the reference images they supplied.
plans2026
Client review summaryReported that the result exceeded their expectations and arrived well ahead of schedule.
lobstergodot13
Client review summaryTrusted Youness with seven related titles after several successful projects, praising thoughtful interpretation and prompt delivery.
meddysong
Client review summaryPraised a cover that surpassed their expectations, along with kindness and patience, and planned to return for future books.
laura_a_collin
Client review summaryExpressed strong satisfaction with the completed project.
cjcaughman
Client review summaryA repeat client praised helpful revisions and the effort put into refining the cover to meet their needs.
jamesedwards827
Client review summaryFelt the cover matched their brief, praised clear communication, and looked forward to commissioning the second book.
iris_l_g
Client review summaryRecommended Youness for an attractive cover and a responsive process focused on their preferences.
annamckenzie151
Client review summaryAfter three projects completing a trilogy, praised reliable results and fast delivery and expected to return.
mj_joyce
Client review summaryOn a third project, highlighted consistent professionalism, courtesy, and quick completion.
authorjacquelyn
Client review summaryA repeat client expressed complete satisfaction with another result.
raqel5
Client review summaryWas very pleased with the way the finished design turned out.
c_viviers
Client review summaryA returning client felt this project stood out even among their previous positive experiences.
raqel5
Client review summaryA second-time client praised the compelling interpretation of their cover idea and planned more orders.
genericderik
Client review summaryAppreciated how an initial concept developed through feedback into a cover they felt proud to use.
huntermswanson
Client review summaryExpressed enthusiastic satisfaction with the finished work.
raqel5
Client review summaryValued a custom arrangement, quick work, and attentive revisions that produced covers they were excited to publish.
kerriganwrites
Client review summaryPraised the finished artwork and a cooperative, professional experience, with plans to commission future work.
rattalee
Client review summaryHighlighted professionalism, close attention to detail, and an enjoyable working relationship.
mariahp50
Client review summaryA returning client expressed strong appreciation for another successful project.
lukegirardi
Client review summaryFelt the project offered good value and praised professionalism throughout a more involved process than expected.
maristabernacle
Client review summaryLoved the cover, appreciated timely delivery, and valued feedback being incorporated to align the design with their vision.
laineygaffney
Client review summaryWas impressed by the interpretation of reference images and final layout, and intended to return for future projects.
hazyskiespub
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FROM YOUR IDEA TO YOUR COVER
Tell me your story.
Share your genre, synopsis, favorite covers, and the formats you need.
Find the visual direction.
We develop the cover around your story and refine the details together.
Get ready to publish.
Receive the agreed artwork and cover files prepared for your chosen formats.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Let’s give your story
a face.
Have a book in mind? Send me a little about it.
We’ll work out the right direction and package together.





