A Seat at the Table by KJ Bradford
I designed the interior pages of A Seat at the Table. While the cover was already in place when I joined the project, I stirred its visual flavor through the entire book. Think torn paper elements, layered textures, and a warm, handcrafted aesthetic that makes each page feel like it was passed down from a family recipe box—except with better kerning.
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Spatula Success by "Panini" Pete Blohme
I designed the interior of Spatula Success—layout, production, marketing materials, the whole nine spatulas. The cover illustration came from another artist, but I whisked that style into the interior pages. For the pull quotes, I went analog: flung actual paint onto actual paper to craft custom ink splotches. (Messy? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.)
This memoir serves up bite-sized wisdom in Panini Pete’s signature flavor—bold, honest, and just a little saucy. I’ve read every single word more times than I can count, and it still resonates. Turns out, the basic tools are the secret ingredient.
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The Last Parade by Joe Shumock
I designed the front and back covers of The Last Parade. The front is a layered collage built from a trove of public domain images sourced from the Library of Congress—plus one key element I couldn't find: the military tank, which I illustrated myself. Sometimes, if you want the perfect piece, you’ve got to draw it yourself.
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Bo Don't Know Me by Fred Riley, Jr.
I designed the cover and inside pages of Bo Don't Know Me. The front cover features a collage of layered illustrations. Inside, the author contributed hand-drawn football plays which I enhanced with a gritty chalkboard texture to give it that locker room feel.
