Style that fits the story
From soft watercolour to bold line art, we match the look to your genre and audience.
Design
Book Illustration Services
Great illustrations carry the story. We create original artwork for children's books, comics, fantasy maps and illustrated non-fiction, in a style that fits your book and your readers.
- Original, custom artwork
- Character design and consistency
- Colour or black-and-white
- Print-ready, high-resolution files
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Tell us about your project. We reply within one working day.
About this service
What our book illustration service involves
Illustration is storytelling by other means. In a picture book the art often says what the words leave out. In a graphic novel it carries the entire narrative. Either way, the style, characters and pacing of the images have to match the book.
Our illustrators begin with character sketches and a style test so you can see the look before the full job starts. From there they produce spreads, pages or spot illustrations, keeping characters, colours and settings consistent from the first page to the last.
Why authors ask for this
Custom artwork for children's books, comics, graphic novels and full-colour titles.
Every project starts with a free conversation and a written quote, so you know the scope, the timeline and the price before any work begins.
Amazon Publication is an independent company. You keep your rights, your accounts and your royalties.
Benefits
Six reasons to choose our book illustration service
Consistent characters
Model sheets keep faces, outfits and proportions steady across every page.
Original work only
Artwork is created for your book and delivered as unique pieces, not reused stock.
Print-ready quality
Files are produced at the resolution and colour settings that printing requires.
Collaborative sketches
You approve rough sketches before final art, so surprises are rare.
Works with layout
Illustrations are planned around text placement, so words and images sit well together.
What is included
- A brief and style discussion
- Character sketches and a style test
- Rough layouts or storyboards for approval
- Final illustrations in the agreed style
- Revision rounds at the sketch stage
- High-resolution files for print and ebook
- Licence terms for use of the artwork
Who it is for
- Authors of picture books and early readers
- Creators of comics and graphic novels
- Fantasy authors needing maps and spot art
- Non-fiction authors wanting diagrams and visuals
- Parents and teachers making keepsake books
How it works
Our book illustration process in 5 steps
- 1
Brief and references
Tell us about your story, characters and any art you love.
- 2
Character and style
We sketch your characters and a sample scene to confirm the look.
- 3
Storyboard
Rough layouts show the pacing of illustrations throughout the book.
- 4
Final artwork
Approved sketches are completed in full colour or line art.
- 5
Delivery
You receive final files prepared for layout and printing.
What to expect when you work with us
When you request book illustration from Amazon Publication, you speak to a real person first. A publishing consultant listens to what you want for your book, looks at what you already have and tells you honestly whether this service is the right next step. If it is not, we say so.
You then receive a written quote that lists the scope, the number of revision rounds and an estimated timeline. Once you approve it, a project manager becomes your single point of contact. Your feedback goes to the right specialist, progress updates arrive in plain language and nothing is added to the bill without your agreement.
Throughout the project you keep ownership of your work, and any retailer or platform account stays in your name. We never promise bestseller rankings, guaranteed sales or fake reviews, because honest work is the only kind that lasts.
Ready to start with book illustration?
Tell us about your book and get a clear plan within one working day.
FAQ
Questions about book illustration
How many illustrations does a picture book need?
Many picture books use around 12 to 16 spreads. We advise on the number that suits your story and page count.
Can I request a specific art style?
Yes. Share references and we will tell you honestly whether the style is a good match for the illustrator.
Who owns the illustrations?
The usage terms are spelled out in your agreement. Most authors receive full rights to use the art in their book.
Do you illustrate adult books?
Yes, including fantasy maps, cookbooks, workbooks and illustrated non-fiction.
Can the artwork be changed later?
Changes are easiest at the sketch stage. After final art, edits may be quoted separately.
Related services
Other services authors combine with this one
Children's Book Publishing
Specialist layout and set-up for picture books and early readers.
Comic Book Publishing
Lettering, layout and publishing support for comics and graphic novels.
Book Cover Design
Front, spine and back covers designed for your genre, in print and as a thumbnail.