Publishing Servicesstrangeideas2019-03-29T10:53:17+00:00

‘ Judging a book by its cover’, is what people do.

It’s why a bad book with a great design might sell before a great book with a bad design. Whether it’s on a shelf in a library or book store, or on a page on an online store, a book’s design is what catches the attention of a prospective reader before they decide about the content.

And it’s not just the book cover, it everything; the choice of title, the binding, typography and layout, and even the colour and texture of the paper.

Title & Cover Design

Layout & Interior Design

Editing & Proofreading

Ebook Design & Publishing

Promotional Materials

Book Website

The Thirsty Dear by Tofunmi Akinyemi

The Thirsty Deer

Our brief was simple. Create a bold and beautiful design for a new book about leadership.

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THE POWER OF A SINGLE STORY

Our brief was to create a beautiful cover illustration for a collection of inspirational stories.

i laugh at these skinny girls by Tolu akinyemi

POETRY FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE POETRY

How do you create book designs that are beautiful and draws the eyes of both lovers and non-lovers of poetry?

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MORE THAN BODY PARTS

We were asked to design a book written in real-time and detailing the journey of a cancer patient from her diagnosis to her remission.

Purses split when the eyes are pleased

At Strange Ideas, we can help your book do three things; catch the eyes of your reader, unhook the zip of their purses and provide a pleasurable reader experience; which is important to most readers. It’s why good books sometimes get bad reviews, especially on e-book platforms.