Book Design Specialist for Authors & Publishers

Book Design
That Tells
Your Story

Covers that captivate. Interiors that immerse. We bring your manuscript to life with 30+ years of design expertise.
Covers, interiors, and publishing support for authors who want to stand out on Amazon and beyond.

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SELECTED WORK

People do judge a book
by its cover

Every book is unique, and every author has a distinct story to tell. We go beyond the ordinary to create covers and interiors that reflect your message.

WHAT WE DO

Creative Design.
Technical Skill.
Expert Advice.

From concept to completion, we offer versatility and quick response. With 30+ years of experience, we know how to design for influence and impact.

Book Covers

Two original cover concepts per project. Front cover, back cover, and spine – designed to entice, excite, and sell.

Interior Layout

Typography, page design, and image placement that support your story and create an immersive reading experience.

Branding & Logos

Dynamic logos, icons, and identity systems that define your business, your ideas, and make a lasting impression.

Publishing Support

From KDP and IngramSpark setup to promotional materials, bookmarks, and author branding — we guide you all the way.

We work with

  • Communications Directors

    Reliable as in-house, with the independence of an external resource.

  • Authors & Publishers

    Your partner from manuscript to print.

  • Business Owners

    Marketing collateral that reaches your audience.

  • Marketing Teams

    An extension of your internal department.

THE STUDIO

Built on Partnership

Peggy Nehmen and Gary Kodner have collaborated in business and in life for over 30 years, providing creative services from their St. Louis studio.

Peggy Nehmen

ART DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT

Peggy combines her love of graphic design, typography, and publishing with thirty years of experience. Her ability to visually interpret and convey her clients' messages has made her a sought-after book designer and marketing professional. She provides branding and marketing for self-published authors and organizations of all sizes.

Gary Kodner

ART DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER

Gary is a graphic design specialist and fine artist. He designed Redbird Relics, Treasures of the St. Louis Cardinals Museum, which received a prestigious award from the International Sports Heritage Association and was selected as "Best in Show." Gary also collaborates on original paintings — see his work in the gallery.

CLIENT VOICES

Words from our clients

  • "Peggy Nehmen is an extremely talented designer, knowledgeable in all aspects of book production and responsive to a client’s needs. She followed through on every aspect of my project, and was always available to answer questions by phone, email or a meeting. The book that she produced for me, along with a website and marketing materials came together beautifully thanks to her expertise and creative direction. Working with Peggy felt more like working with a friend and I look forward to the next time. "

    Susan Zimmerman
    Author of The Light in the Kiva

  • "I've worked with book designers for both my self-published books and for my books published by NY folks like Doubleday and AMACOM. Peggy is the best I've ever worked with. She now does all my graphics design work, which consists of a range of personal and business non-fiction and business graphics. First, she's a great person. Second, she takes my manuscript or rough art and makes it look professional. Third, she's a strong designer ... layout, covers, artwork, fonts, etc. Finally, she provides a giant value-add. She's very knowledgeable about design and publishing. She's given me a number of tips for book distribution and marketing, and has saved me money on the admin side. Right now I'm working on my next book, with three more on the board to write. Peggy will be doing all of them."

    Ken Cooper
    Author of The Control Catastrophe

  • "I've hired Peggy to work on several book design and branding projects, and she exceeds expectations every time. Peggy is professional, proactive, creative, and always concerned with the big picture, not just finishing a task and handing it in. If there's a problem, Peggy will care about it. This is the kind of person you want on your team."

    Andrew Doty
    Editor, Editwright.com

  • “Working with Peggy was a great experience. She is clear, direct, and honest in her feedback, offering constructive critiques that truly improve the work. Her transparency around process, timelines, and fees meant I always knew exactly what to expect. I learned a great deal from her and highly recommend her to any author navigating writing, publishing, and marketing.”

    Steve Perron
    Author of What Do We Do with All the Churches? (upcoming release)

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Ready to bring your
book to life?

We'd love to explore your ideas. Contact us for a free one-hour consultation and let's discuss your project.

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