lettering & illustration
Book Cover Illustration & Lettering
Client: Head of Zeus (Bloomsbury)
Art Direction: Jessie Price
Author: Katrina Kendrick
A Lady’s Handbook of Espionage is a steamy historical romance set in 1869 New York, where a Crown spy and an underworld mastermind form an uneasy alliance. I illustrated the cover with a strong sense of period drama, drawing visual inspiration from The Gilded Age and Bridgerton.
The emotional connection between the characters and the title lettering was central to the composition. I aimed for a high-contrast, digitally striking cover that would stand out on online storefronts. The hand-drawn typography was created specifically for this project to reflect the story’s mix of elegance, intrigue, and romantic tension.
Publication Date: November 2025
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Photo Credit: Katrina Kendrick