Author Topic: $500 Cover Book Illustration by Alberto Besi (Read 8920 times) Tweet

A.Besi · « **on:** April 30, 2017, 07:19:16 am »

Hello everyone!

My name is Alberto and I'm a freelance cover artist.

My working experience is rich in various kinds of collaborations: going from comics and concept art to the illustrations for board games and video games.
In this last two year, I had the opportunity to work as a book cover artist with different authors as Samuel E. Green, Daniel Polansky, Andrea Atzori, T.A. Miles, Dominika Lein, Rick Scott, Joseph Stovall, etc... and publishing houses like Acheron Books, Raventide books, Alladin Publishing, etc etc.
(Enough! the list of names would be too long... sorry! eheh)

What I'm constantly looking for, when working with my clients, is to create genuine and totally original covers.
What I can promise you is quality, with a mutual respect for your work and your deadlines.

To get started, sent me a proposal by email! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. I always try to reply quickly.

Email: [email protected]
Website: (for now, it is not online. it�ll be as soon as possible)

Anyway, you can check my online portfolio, here: https://www.artstation.com/artist/albertobesi

My rates are $500 for a front cover.
$150 extra for typography / graphic design
$200 extra for wraparound cover

(This is just a prediction. The price may be higher or lower according to your needs)

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Alberto Besi
[email protected]

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Rick Gualtieri · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2017, 07:25:39 am »

Some nice looking stuff, Alberto. Bookmarking this.

ps: Welcome!

A.Besi · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2017, 10:16:55 am »

Quote from: Rick Gualtieri on April 30, 2017, 07:25:39 am

Some nice looking stuff, Alberto. Bookmarking this.

ps: Welcome!

Thanks, Rick!

p.s. Nice to meet you.

WHDean · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2017, 01:26:43 pm »

That's great work. I think I saw some Rome in there, too.

Good luck with your site. I bookmarked the thread.

Nicholas Erik · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2017, 05:53:52 pm »

Great work. I'm seeing most of your current portfolio is in fantasy. Do you do other genres as well (specifically sci-fi, with spaceships etc.)?

Nick

A.Besi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2017, 01:38:51 am »

Quote from: WHDean on April 30, 2017, 01:26:43 pm

That's great work. I think I saw some Rome in there, too.

Good luck with your site. I bookmarked the thread.

Thank you! I wish to finish it for June.

Quote from: Nicholas Erik on April 30, 2017, 05:53:52 pm

Great work. I'm seeing most of your current portfolio is in fantasy. Do you do other genres as well (specifically sci-fi, with spaceships etc.)?

Nick

Thanks, Nick! Indeed, I'm working on on two scifi illustration. (one of them, with spaceships).

A.Besi · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2017, 04:43:19 pm »

I added an illustration I made for a board game, as a sci-fi reference.

A.Besi · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2017, 02:16:14 am »

Added a new sci-fi illustration.

jlstovall4 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2017, 02:59:13 am »

I like it! Finally someone who can do a little MG illustration.

A.Besi · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2017, 03:16:26 am »

Quote from: jlstovall4 on May 26, 2017, 02:59:13 am

I like it! Finally someone who can do a little MG illustration.

Thank you!

N R Hairston · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2017, 03:26:53 am »

Very nice!

A.Besi · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2017, 03:39:11 am »

Quote from: N R Hairston on May 26, 2017, 03:26:53 am

Very nice!

Thanks!

vws · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2017, 06:43:50 am »

Great portfolio will keep you in mind for future projects.

RBC · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2017, 07:17:14 am »

Really good stuff! Keep it up!

Rex Jameson · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2017, 10:02:26 am »

Might be very interested, very soon. Nice work!

SA_Soule · « **Reply #15 on:** May 26, 2017, 10:49:15 am »

Impressive artwork! Best of luck with your business.

Bucklin Hill Covers · « **Reply #16 on:** May 26, 2017, 11:54:48 am »

Wonderful artwork.

Question: Do you ever subcontract out your illustrations? I'm a designer and sometimes I'm in need of a specific illustration - always on the lookout for fresh talent.

Larry

Joseph J Bailey · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2017, 12:55:49 pm »

Great work!

Bookmarked.

Julie W · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2017, 01:06:30 pm »

I love your work!! It's right up my alley of art style I would seek out. I don't have any book at the moment in need of a cover but will definitely bookmark this.

A.Besi · « **Reply #19 on:** May 26, 2017, 08:08:48 pm »

Quote from: Bucklin Hill Covers on May 26, 2017, 11:54:48 am

Wonderful artwork.

Question: Do you ever subcontract out your illustrations? I'm a designer and sometimes I'm in need of a specific illustration - always on the lookout for fresh talent.

Larry

Normally not. But depends on what illustration you'll need. : )

Becca Mills · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2017, 09:08:11 pm »

Belated greetings, A.Besi! You're welcome to promote your business and website here in the Writers' Cafe!

Now that you have an official thread, you'll want to add your listing to our Yellow Pages, found here: https://www.kboards.com/yp/. The listing is free to KB members and is completely self-service; you can add and edit your listing from the page. More information on our Yellow Pages listing can be found here.

In your thread here, we ask that the same basic rules be followed as we have for authors in the Book Bazaar: you may have this one thread about your service and must post to it rather than start a new thread each time. New threads about the service will be removed. Please bookmark this thread so that you can find it again when you want to post. You may not make back-to-back posts to the thread within seven days. If someone responds (as I'm doing with this post), you may reply to them, but otherwise you must wait seven days. Please note that very short or (one- or two-word) posts with no meaningful information are discouraged and may be deleted at the moderators' discretion. Lastly, your posts and images will need to meet our "forum decorum" guidelines, which is the case for every member.

Note that members are allowed to provide civil and honest feedback about your service to this thread. This feedback may include criticisms as well as kudos. You may respond in a civil manner. Members may also ask questions -- about how the service works, for example, or what they will get for their money, or whether your service adheres to Amazon's terms of service.

Disputes between you and clients should be handled off-site.

Thanks,
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A.Besi · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2017, 02:07:18 am »

Quote from: Becca Mills on May 26, 2017, 09:08:11 pm

Belated greetings, A.Besi! You're welcome to promote your business and website here in the Writers' Cafe!

Now that you have an official thread, you'll want to add your listing to our Yellow Pages, found here: https://www.kboards.com/yp/. The listing is free to KB members and is completely self-service; you can add and edit your listing from the page. More information on our Yellow Pages listing can be found here.

In your thread here, we ask that the same basic rules be followed as we have for authors in the Book Bazaar: you may have this one thread about your service and must post to it rather than start a new thread each time. New threads about the service will be removed. Please bookmark this thread so that you can find it again when you want to post. You may not make back-to-back posts to the thread within seven days. If someone responds (as I'm doing with this post), you may reply to them, but otherwise you must wait seven days. Please note that very short or (one- or two-word) posts with no meaningful information are discouraged and may be deleted at the moderators' discretion. Lastly, your posts and images will need to meet our "forum decorum" guidelines, which is the case for every member.

Note that members are allowed to provide civil and honest feedback about your service to this thread. This feedback may include criticisms as well as kudos. You may respond in a civil manner. Members may also ask questions -- about how the service works, for example, or what they will get for their money, or whether your service adheres to Amazon's terms of service.

Disputes between you and clients should be handled off-site.

Thanks,
Becca
KBoards Moderator

(Note that this welcome does not constitute an endorsement or vetting of a service by KBoards. Members should do due diligence when considering using a service.)

Hi Becca!

Thank you very much for the informations you gave me. I'll take care of using your tips in the best way and be respectful of the KBoards regulation, of course.
(as soon as possible, I'll configure the Yellow Page)

Thanks again,

Alberto

kenbritz · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2017, 05:21:47 am »

Excellent work, Besi. I love SFF and currently writing Science Fiction, your Sci-Fi work is compelling. I'll bookmark for my next series (LitRPG). Thanks for sharing!

S.L. · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2017, 07:01:44 pm »

How far in advance are you booked and what is your turnaround time?

DanaFraser · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2017, 07:40:09 pm »

Excellent work! I am also very glad you listed pricing. A lot of artists will visit and are reluctant to state even a base price (some say they think it is a bit gauche). Yet I know authors will often over estimate the base price based on quality (ETA and thus never inquire because they think they cannot afford the artist). Those are excellent starting prices and it is great that you also offer the typography services.

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