I was thrilled when I got the news I was going to work on the cover for Norman Reedus’ debut novel. Reading through the manuscript is a crucial part of my design process. Some designers skip that step entirely and still create a successful cover, but I feel as though I might be missing out on an inside joke if I don’t. I love to fully immerse myself in the tone, setting, and overall mood of the story. I’ll usually create a playlist that mimics the genre and watch movies that explore similar themes.