Hosted by the Acquisitions Editorial Committee
This hangout will feature acquisitions staff in conversation with their colleagues who work on cover design. Each pair of panelists will describe the cover design process at their press, from initial discussions to final approval. The conversation will consider how covers design is balanced with the content of the book, how expectations of covers differ across disciplines, and current concerns in cover design, such as the use of AI. The panel will conclude with questions from attendees.
Panelists:
Nicole Solano, Editorial Director, Rutgers University Press; Daryl Brower, Production Editor, Rutgers University Press; Casey Kittrell, Editor-in-Chief, University of Texas Press; Derek George, Freelance Art Director and Book Designer, University of Texas Press
Moderators:
Stephanye Hunter, Editor-in-Chief, University Press of Florida; Elisabeth Maselli, Senior Editor, University of Pennsylvania Press