MAD Book Covers

MAD Book Covers is a graphic design studio founded in 2018 that specializes in book cover design for self-publishing authors. The agency helps authors create covers that capture reader attention and stand out in a competitive marketplace. With a team of under 49 employees, the agency operates from its headquarters in Novi Sad, Serbia.

The agency offers services in graphic design and print design, with areas of expertise including branding, illustration, and visual communication. MAD Book Covers works with a minimum budget under $1,000 and charges an average hourly rate of $30. The agency serves clients in the publishing and education industries, catering to small and medium businesses.

The team is led by Founder and CEO Aleksandra Mandic, who has over 10 years of experience working with hundreds of self-publishing authors and occasional commissions from traditional publishing companies. Creative Director Milos Mandic leads art direction, guides commissioned work, and oversees design revisions, bringing expertise in typography and book layout.

MAD Book Covers has worked with clients such as Agora Books, Lost Island Press, New Degree Press, Foxburg & Stern Books, Pure Ink Press, and Laguna. The agency's portfolio includes projects like "The Memory Jumper" by Amanda Michelle Brown, a murder-mystery trilogy by Hilda Lawrence, and "Ask a Philosopher" by Ian Olasov.

A verified DesignRush review from Lost Island Press praised the agency for consistently delivering exceptional cover designs across various styles, calling working with them "the highlight of the publication process." The review highlighted the agency's ability to satisfy a picky team with both flat and 3D cover designs.

MAD Book Covers maintains an active social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and emphasizes the importance of book landing pages for promoting and selling books. The agency advises authors to start building their social media presence before publication to connect with readers and form a community.