I had no idea how to self-publish a book. After a great deal of research, which overwhelmed rather than enlightened me, I called Glen. I am so glad I did. Glen guided me through the design process and created a gorgeous cover for my first novel. Everyone who sees the book comments on the beauty of the design. Glen is experienced, fast, patient, and most importantly, he’s a brilliant artist. If and when I write another book, I will, without a doubt, use Glen again.
--Carlos Lacámara, Actor and ( Author of Eliza and the Alchemist)
I did my due diligence researching the best cover designer for my latest novel, THE PEGASUS DIRECTIVE. I needed cover art that would immediately tell a reader what my story was all about. Not an easy feat. Well, Glen studied the story synopsis I sent him and soon delivered the perfect cover. And I do mean perfect! But it didn’t end there. He also designed the book’s interior, and, again, Glen managed to hit the ball out of the park. All three renditions, the E-pub, the trade paperback, and the hardcover, reflect his fine attention to detail. The finished product is indistinguishable from any book released by the Big 5 publishing houses. I couldn’t be more pleased. Kudos, Glen, and again, a great big thank you.
-- Ian A. O’Connor (The Pegasus Directive)
I worked with Glen on designing a book cover and formatting the interior of my book The Hero Rule. He was professional and responsive during the entire process. His experience in the publishing industry has been invaluable and he made sure my cover design fit the mystery/thriller genre. Whenever I show someone my book cover, their response is always: “I’d definitely buy that.” That is exactly the response authors strive for in a book cover design and Glen delivered. I have additional books in the pipeline and I will be partnering with him on each one of those as a result of the his work on The Hero Rule.
--Brandon Hughes (author of The Hero Rule)
It was a pleasure working with Glen and Hudson Valley Book Design. As someone brand new to book publishing, Glen was able to assist me from start to finish on bringing my concept to life. His knowledge of the industry and process proved to be invaluable. My vision now physically exists thanks to Glen!
--Hi I'm Dave (author of Grifters)
Working with Glen was indeed a pleasure. Since this was my first book, his guidance proved most valuable - and correct. I found him to be helpful and responsive, a professional in his craft. My book looks very good and has been a success primarily because of Glen’s determined efforts. I am now writing my second book and hope to rely again on his good services as soon as this second book is ready to undergo publication.
--Wendell Hall (author of Tales for the Telling)
I don't know where to start. I could have never got Chef Al Raw and Uncut out there without Glen. First from the great Cover design everyone loves its one of a kind. Besides that a lot of personal help with the formatting and uploading the book and taking the project to the final step Glen was there all the way. I know it was not in his wheelhouse but he ran a final word and grammar check and really cleaned the book up and got it ready to print. On top of that he added all my photos and did a great job. With all that said Glen went far and above what other folks would do and made my book something special. If you are looking for a cookie cutter project and don't want to spend the money go someplace else and get what you pay for. There is an old Marine saying When you pay peanuts you get monkeys. All that said. I am Happy with his work and will use Glen in my next book. Glen you are the man. Look forward to the next project.
--Alan Michals, (Author of Chef Al)
Look no further. Seriously, I loved working with Glen. Not only is he insanely talented, but his patience and hand-holding during the process were such a help for a first-time author like myself. I am grateful for his guidance and recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing book cover! Publishing a book isn't easy, but with Glen - you will get to the finish line.
-- Stephanie Wilson, (author of Big Waves and Wooden Benches)
I have worked with Hudson Valley Book Design on several projects and I am very impressed with the level of quality of their work. Glen does a great job across the board!
--Ron Garan (former Astronaut and (author of Railroad to the Moon)
Glen helped me produce my very first book for publication. While he did not design the cover, he helped my find a designer who exceeded my expectations with the illustration. Glen created the book's interior and patiently guided me through that process. He created the files I uploaded to Ingram Spark. I highly recommend working with Glen.
--Cherie Ann Vick ( author of Keeping Christmas Magic Alive)
“Glen designed the cover and did the interior design and layout on my first novel, The Virtues of Scandal. He was engaged and patient at every stage of the project, walking me through our options and making me feel like he had my back and that everything would be just fine. Which, thanks to his experience, professionalism and responsiveness, it was.”
--Richard Abramson (author of The Virtues of Scandal)
Glen took my two manuscripts (in Word), a bunch of photos and my ideas about how the books should look, and produced two terrific looking books I’m proud to have in my library. He was easy to work with, creative, fairly priced and I have recommended him to others.
--Rick Moore (author)
Glen is both an insightful professional and a delight to work with. He provided me with very good advice when he saw me veering, shall we say, in the wrong direction and was extremely patient with various revisions to my now published work. I will most certainly work with him again on my next book. He is perhaps not the least costly of the folks out there, but great "value" and worth any perceived premium. Glen is the sort of person you need to do what for me was the tedious work of putting the book together for publishing and then actually getting it out there.
--David Ader (Author of Looking for a Path Back Home)
"I recently worked with Glen on a personal book project that needed to be done quickly and beautifully. Glen's design was elegant, it was finished on time, and he was in all ways a pleasure to work with. If you need a book of your own designed, I can't recommend him highly enough."
--Jeff Goodell, Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone, and author of six books,
including The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World.
Having Glen design my book is one of the best business decisions I’ve ever made. He guided me through the entire design process through uploading to the printer. He is a beautiful, meticulous designer and a fabulous communicator...responds immediately. I can’t imagine a smoother, more satisfying experience.
--Layng Martine (author of Permission to Fly)
After extensively searching for a cover design that would embrace the concept of my book, I was lucky enough to find Glen. He captured a concept that was difficult to convey with beauty and grace. I am grateful. Truly... your cover design makes all the difference between someone picking it up or passing it by on the shelf. Glen can make that difference. Trust him.
--Warner Loughlin (author of The Warner Loughlin Technique)
Glen was absolutely creative and clever in his role as art director for my book A Tired Man in a Tired Town. I really appreciated his sincere and professional critiques during the finalization of the book. What I valued the most was his warehouse full of knowledge and top level experience in the field. Every author should and must tap that wellspring.
--A.M. Salvatorelli (author of A Tired Man in a Tired Town)
"I invested a lot of time trying to find someone to design the inside of my book. It turned out to be a lot harder than I thought. Glen did a great job, has lots of experience, and turned the design around fast for me. He was easy to work with, and very professional!"
--Eben Pagan (author of Opportunity)
Glen was great to work with from start to finish. Despite a heavy workload, when the time came he gave me and my project his personal attention, and transformed my modest self-publishing effort into a trade-quality product I can be proud of. His years of professional experience and understanding of the industry really show in his work and his good counsel. Throughout the design and proof process he was prompt and responsive. He even offered to assist with uploading the files for me if needed (as it turned out I didn’t), which speaks to the level of service he delivers. I count myself fortunate to have found Glen for my first book and would certainly use him again in the future.
—Michael Berens (author of Becoming Jesus)
Glen is a terrific designer, possessing each of the creative talent, literary perspective, and marketing sense that together produced a book cover and internal design that not only complimented but enhanced my manuscript. He’s also hard working, responsive, and easy to interact with, as well as willing to take the time to explain what matters to the debut author. He’s an A+.
—Andrew Rowen (author of Encounters Unforeseen and Columbus and Caonabo)
Hudson Valley Books is the pond in the middle of the indie publishing desert. After years of searching for a book cover and interior designer that brings a winner every single time, we found Glen. His work is excellent! He is quick, professional and won't allow a newbie author to sabotage their own book by making amateur mistakes. He has a keen eye from his many years of making magic for the major publishing houses.
--Julie Schoerke, JKS Communications
“Glen is a star. He spent some time looking over my book, listening to me, and thinking about an appropriate cover design. His first cut was fabulous, and he was amazing to work with on a continuous feedback loop until, Presto! He had produced a Wow (my publicist’s words!). He has a wonderful combination of listening skills and creativity. From that beginning, he produced a wonderful interior design that necessitated little feedback. He’s a master! Buy my book and see for yourself---prepare to be amazed!
- -Steven W. Kohlhagen (author of The Point of A Gun)
"Just before the end of 2016 I had to get my two books and a website done, and I also needed an e-book. Glen was able to create my e-book independently and he did a great job."
--John Saverese (Author)
"With over 20 years of experience in print production, I know that when it comes to your own stuff—hire a professional. Glen Edelstein is just that. Experienced and knowledgeable, he also has a good eye. With an eclectic portfolio, he can build to suit. I had a very good experience with him on our first project together. He delivered on time and his fees were reasonable. When I cobble together my next book, I will certainly take it to Glen."
--Phil Persinger (author of Tools of the Trade)
"Glen Edelstein was invaluable in the publishing of my book, his creative book design is like having a magnet for book sales."
—Sandra Maher, Inspire Publishers (author of Bottom-Up Thinking)
OTHER TESTIMONIALS:
"Glen has a deep knowledge base regarding publishing industry. He does a good job of interpreting the client project parameters and design requirements. He has an excellent design sense. I was very pleased with the end product."
"Glen helped us with every aspect of getting our book from a Word document to a beautifully designed book! His cover art and book interior layout were wonderful. He was super responsive and really listened to our ideas and executed them very creatively. "
"We had some bumps along the road, but Glen was always stellar, patient and uber creative. The cover he designed for my book is pure genius. I agree, he has to be the best designer you can find. He was super patient with all the changes to the book itself, and did a really beautiful book for me, inside and out. And he shared his vast publishing experience with me, so I got some coaching out of the deal as well. I'm delighted. And I recommend him whole-heartedly. Four thumbs up. I'm about to hire him for another job myself, so you better hurry up."
"Glen designed a powerful and dramatic cover that conveys the novel's theme in a compelling way while meeting the tactical needs of readability and "grab" at the all-important online thumbnail size."
"Glen is one of the top graphic designers in the book industry and I feel blessed that I found him. He is patient and understanding with clients such as myself who aren't sure what they want. His ideas are brilliant and his years of experience in the industry are obvious. I would definitely hire him again for my next book!!"
"Glen did an excellent job with my cover design. The book was originally going to be self published, however it eventually got picked up by a publisher. Glen was flexible with the changes I made to the project timeline due to the shift from self published to conventionally published book. His work is professional grade and you can tell that he has worked for mainstream publishers as a designer. In my opinion, it is best to go with someone who specializes in book cover design like Glen, because the face of the book is the first impression that readers get. I highly recommend his service."
"Hands down the best designer I have ever worked with. It is a pleasure to work with Glen, his experience and knowledge saved me a great deal time and money. If you are thinking of hiring Glen, don't think just DO IT. You will not be disappointed. I guarantee it."
"Glen is phenomenal to work with. In addition to many years of experience in the publishing industry, Glen's ideas, process, and attention to detail is second to none. More importantly, especially compared to others who offer cover design services, instead of just being an "order taker", Glen proactively provides guidance and honest feedback that helps you through the process. I recommend Glen highly for any book cover design, and hope that I have the chance to work with him again in the future."
--Carlos Lacámara, Actor and ( Author of Eliza and the Alchemist)
I did my due diligence researching the best cover designer for my latest novel, THE PEGASUS DIRECTIVE. I needed cover art that would immediately tell a reader what my story was all about. Not an easy feat. Well, Glen studied the story synopsis I sent him and soon delivered the perfect cover. And I do mean perfect! But it didn’t end there. He also designed the book’s interior, and, again, Glen managed to hit the ball out of the park. All three renditions, the E-pub, the trade paperback, and the hardcover, reflect his fine attention to detail. The finished product is indistinguishable from any book released by the Big 5 publishing houses. I couldn’t be more pleased. Kudos, Glen, and again, a great big thank you.
-- Ian A. O’Connor (The Pegasus Directive)
I worked with Glen on designing a book cover and formatting the interior of my book The Hero Rule. He was professional and responsive during the entire process. His experience in the publishing industry has been invaluable and he made sure my cover design fit the mystery/thriller genre. Whenever I show someone my book cover, their response is always: “I’d definitely buy that.” That is exactly the response authors strive for in a book cover design and Glen delivered. I have additional books in the pipeline and I will be partnering with him on each one of those as a result of the his work on The Hero Rule.
--Brandon Hughes (author of The Hero Rule)
It was a pleasure working with Glen and Hudson Valley Book Design. As someone brand new to book publishing, Glen was able to assist me from start to finish on bringing my concept to life. His knowledge of the industry and process proved to be invaluable. My vision now physically exists thanks to Glen!
--Hi I'm Dave (author of Grifters)
Working with Glen was indeed a pleasure. Since this was my first book, his guidance proved most valuable - and correct. I found him to be helpful and responsive, a professional in his craft. My book looks very good and has been a success primarily because of Glen’s determined efforts. I am now writing my second book and hope to rely again on his good services as soon as this second book is ready to undergo publication.
--Wendell Hall (author of Tales for the Telling)
I don't know where to start. I could have never got Chef Al Raw and Uncut out there without Glen. First from the great Cover design everyone loves its one of a kind. Besides that a lot of personal help with the formatting and uploading the book and taking the project to the final step Glen was there all the way. I know it was not in his wheelhouse but he ran a final word and grammar check and really cleaned the book up and got it ready to print. On top of that he added all my photos and did a great job. With all that said Glen went far and above what other folks would do and made my book something special. If you are looking for a cookie cutter project and don't want to spend the money go someplace else and get what you pay for. There is an old Marine saying When you pay peanuts you get monkeys. All that said. I am Happy with his work and will use Glen in my next book. Glen you are the man. Look forward to the next project.
--Alan Michals, (Author of Chef Al)
Look no further. Seriously, I loved working with Glen. Not only is he insanely talented, but his patience and hand-holding during the process were such a help for a first-time author like myself. I am grateful for his guidance and recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing book cover! Publishing a book isn't easy, but with Glen - you will get to the finish line.
-- Stephanie Wilson, (author of Big Waves and Wooden Benches)
I have worked with Hudson Valley Book Design on several projects and I am very impressed with the level of quality of their work. Glen does a great job across the board!
--Ron Garan (former Astronaut and (author of Railroad to the Moon)
Glen helped me produce my very first book for publication. While he did not design the cover, he helped my find a designer who exceeded my expectations with the illustration. Glen created the book's interior and patiently guided me through that process. He created the files I uploaded to Ingram Spark. I highly recommend working with Glen.
--Cherie Ann Vick ( author of Keeping Christmas Magic Alive)
“Glen designed the cover and did the interior design and layout on my first novel, The Virtues of Scandal. He was engaged and patient at every stage of the project, walking me through our options and making me feel like he had my back and that everything would be just fine. Which, thanks to his experience, professionalism and responsiveness, it was.”
--Richard Abramson (author of The Virtues of Scandal)
Glen took my two manuscripts (in Word), a bunch of photos and my ideas about how the books should look, and produced two terrific looking books I’m proud to have in my library. He was easy to work with, creative, fairly priced and I have recommended him to others.
--Rick Moore (author)
Glen is both an insightful professional and a delight to work with. He provided me with very good advice when he saw me veering, shall we say, in the wrong direction and was extremely patient with various revisions to my now published work. I will most certainly work with him again on my next book. He is perhaps not the least costly of the folks out there, but great "value" and worth any perceived premium. Glen is the sort of person you need to do what for me was the tedious work of putting the book together for publishing and then actually getting it out there.
--David Ader (Author of Looking for a Path Back Home)
"I recently worked with Glen on a personal book project that needed to be done quickly and beautifully. Glen's design was elegant, it was finished on time, and he was in all ways a pleasure to work with. If you need a book of your own designed, I can't recommend him highly enough."
--Jeff Goodell, Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone, and author of six books,
including The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World.
Having Glen design my book is one of the best business decisions I’ve ever made. He guided me through the entire design process through uploading to the printer. He is a beautiful, meticulous designer and a fabulous communicator...responds immediately. I can’t imagine a smoother, more satisfying experience.
--Layng Martine (author of Permission to Fly)
After extensively searching for a cover design that would embrace the concept of my book, I was lucky enough to find Glen. He captured a concept that was difficult to convey with beauty and grace. I am grateful. Truly... your cover design makes all the difference between someone picking it up or passing it by on the shelf. Glen can make that difference. Trust him.
--Warner Loughlin (author of The Warner Loughlin Technique)
Glen was absolutely creative and clever in his role as art director for my book A Tired Man in a Tired Town. I really appreciated his sincere and professional critiques during the finalization of the book. What I valued the most was his warehouse full of knowledge and top level experience in the field. Every author should and must tap that wellspring.
--A.M. Salvatorelli (author of A Tired Man in a Tired Town)
"I invested a lot of time trying to find someone to design the inside of my book. It turned out to be a lot harder than I thought. Glen did a great job, has lots of experience, and turned the design around fast for me. He was easy to work with, and very professional!"
--Eben Pagan (author of Opportunity)
Glen was great to work with from start to finish. Despite a heavy workload, when the time came he gave me and my project his personal attention, and transformed my modest self-publishing effort into a trade-quality product I can be proud of. His years of professional experience and understanding of the industry really show in his work and his good counsel. Throughout the design and proof process he was prompt and responsive. He even offered to assist with uploading the files for me if needed (as it turned out I didn’t), which speaks to the level of service he delivers. I count myself fortunate to have found Glen for my first book and would certainly use him again in the future.
—Michael Berens (author of Becoming Jesus)
Glen is a terrific designer, possessing each of the creative talent, literary perspective, and marketing sense that together produced a book cover and internal design that not only complimented but enhanced my manuscript. He’s also hard working, responsive, and easy to interact with, as well as willing to take the time to explain what matters to the debut author. He’s an A+.
—Andrew Rowen (author of Encounters Unforeseen and Columbus and Caonabo)
Hudson Valley Books is the pond in the middle of the indie publishing desert. After years of searching for a book cover and interior designer that brings a winner every single time, we found Glen. His work is excellent! He is quick, professional and won't allow a newbie author to sabotage their own book by making amateur mistakes. He has a keen eye from his many years of making magic for the major publishing houses.
--Julie Schoerke, JKS Communications
“Glen is a star. He spent some time looking over my book, listening to me, and thinking about an appropriate cover design. His first cut was fabulous, and he was amazing to work with on a continuous feedback loop until, Presto! He had produced a Wow (my publicist’s words!). He has a wonderful combination of listening skills and creativity. From that beginning, he produced a wonderful interior design that necessitated little feedback. He’s a master! Buy my book and see for yourself---prepare to be amazed!
- -Steven W. Kohlhagen (author of The Point of A Gun)
"Just before the end of 2016 I had to get my two books and a website done, and I also needed an e-book. Glen was able to create my e-book independently and he did a great job."
--John Saverese (Author)
"With over 20 years of experience in print production, I know that when it comes to your own stuff—hire a professional. Glen Edelstein is just that. Experienced and knowledgeable, he also has a good eye. With an eclectic portfolio, he can build to suit. I had a very good experience with him on our first project together. He delivered on time and his fees were reasonable. When I cobble together my next book, I will certainly take it to Glen."
--Phil Persinger (author of Tools of the Trade)
"Glen Edelstein was invaluable in the publishing of my book, his creative book design is like having a magnet for book sales."
—Sandra Maher, Inspire Publishers (author of Bottom-Up Thinking)
OTHER TESTIMONIALS:
"Glen has a deep knowledge base regarding publishing industry. He does a good job of interpreting the client project parameters and design requirements. He has an excellent design sense. I was very pleased with the end product."
"Glen helped us with every aspect of getting our book from a Word document to a beautifully designed book! His cover art and book interior layout were wonderful. He was super responsive and really listened to our ideas and executed them very creatively. "
"We had some bumps along the road, but Glen was always stellar, patient and uber creative. The cover he designed for my book is pure genius. I agree, he has to be the best designer you can find. He was super patient with all the changes to the book itself, and did a really beautiful book for me, inside and out. And he shared his vast publishing experience with me, so I got some coaching out of the deal as well. I'm delighted. And I recommend him whole-heartedly. Four thumbs up. I'm about to hire him for another job myself, so you better hurry up."
"Glen designed a powerful and dramatic cover that conveys the novel's theme in a compelling way while meeting the tactical needs of readability and "grab" at the all-important online thumbnail size."
"Glen is one of the top graphic designers in the book industry and I feel blessed that I found him. He is patient and understanding with clients such as myself who aren't sure what they want. His ideas are brilliant and his years of experience in the industry are obvious. I would definitely hire him again for my next book!!"
"Glen did an excellent job with my cover design. The book was originally going to be self published, however it eventually got picked up by a publisher. Glen was flexible with the changes I made to the project timeline due to the shift from self published to conventionally published book. His work is professional grade and you can tell that he has worked for mainstream publishers as a designer. In my opinion, it is best to go with someone who specializes in book cover design like Glen, because the face of the book is the first impression that readers get. I highly recommend his service."
"Hands down the best designer I have ever worked with. It is a pleasure to work with Glen, his experience and knowledge saved me a great deal time and money. If you are thinking of hiring Glen, don't think just DO IT. You will not be disappointed. I guarantee it."
"Glen is phenomenal to work with. In addition to many years of experience in the publishing industry, Glen's ideas, process, and attention to detail is second to none. More importantly, especially compared to others who offer cover design services, instead of just being an "order taker", Glen proactively provides guidance and honest feedback that helps you through the process. I recommend Glen highly for any book cover design, and hope that I have the chance to work with him again in the future."