Illustrator Duncan Long's graphic art, graphic designs, illustrations for books, CDs, movies, and web sites

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“We're privileged to know who we think are the two best graphic artists in the entire world, not just the country, the world. One of them... is Mr. Duncan Long.” —Talkshow host Victor Thorn, Wing TV.

“To call him a prolific artist would be understatement, at best. Get yourself a snack and settle back while Duncan takes you on a wild ride through worlds only he has dreamt of.” — Reviewer, “Time, Space and Duncan Long,” 3D Millennium, M3 Corporation, Inc.

These galleries will take you on a far-ranging journey through the collection of graphic artwork and illustrations Duncan Long has created for book covers, magazine illustrations, and CD album covers — and more. Included are new book covers (of everything from fantasy to science fiction to crime stories), a few mythological and Bible illustrations, and some stops in those dim regions between nightmare and cutting edge graphic design.

Long’s illustrations cover subjects borrowed from historic, horror, science fiction, and fantasy. You’ll find everything from an occasional abstract piece to “story telling” graphic designs. There’s lots of far-reaching subject matter, with more than a few shocks and chuckles thrown in.

We think you’ll enjoy this collection of graphic art and illustrations that will be “coming to a book or CD cover near you” in the near future (if not already). These illustrations tell stories, whether on these web pages or on the cover of a sci-fi, mystery, or historic novel, or when illustrating periodicals and magazine — or even the cover of a rock band’s album.

So please sit isback and enjoy these galleries of graphic artwork and illustrations that will amuse, amaze, and sometimes terrify.

Graphic Artist and book cover illustrator Duncan Long's Index Page Graphic Artwork for Art Galleries of Book and Magazine Illustrations, Graphic Artwork, and Graphic Design.

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Book cover illustrator Duncan Long has created book covers for both small and large presses as well as writers interested in self publishing. Clients purchasing his cover illustrations include HarperCollins, Pocket Books, Ballistic Publishing, American Media, and many small publishers. He’s created book cover artwork for science fiction novels, historical novels, horror stories, murder mysteries, and even non-fiction technical books. As a book cover illustrator, Long notes that his work can be very important to his customers: “People do judge your book by its cover, often forming an opinion about the merits of your book solely by its cover illustration. Good graphics are essential if you want to be taken seriously by readers.”

And as a professional book cover illustrator, Long can deliver the quality illustrations you need for your book cover. Here’s what some of his clients have said about his book cover illustrations and graphic design work:

Paul M. Strickler, author of The Calling wrote, "I have received a number of compliments on your cover art. It truly is striking. My publicist says she knows the cover alone has sold several books. She was reading the book the other day when a complete stranger came up and asked what it was – the cover had piqued her interest!”

Rudolf Waldner, author of Marketing from the Trenches wrote about the book cover illustration Duncan did for Karl Lenker’s Final Trumpet: "In a word, WOW! As a marketer, the cover "pops." And the author added, "I get lots of enthusiastic compliments on the cover! Can't wait for you to do the next one!"

Horror book author Kurt Newton wrote of the book cover illustration created for his novel, "Duncan Long captures both dream and nightmare with such accuracy one would swear he has developed a way to photograph what lies within the human imagination.... People still comment on the cover for Dark Demons, by the way. Some find it difficult to look at...maybe because it's looking back!"

R. Scott Taylor wrote about the cover I did for his novel Stingy Jack, "People here are flipping over the cover... (and I do think it's a major selling point with them).... [Long is] reliable, accommodating, informative. These are the words used to described one of the industry's finest artists."

Duncan’s illustrations appeared inside Digital Artwork for the 21st Century (distributed in the US by HarperCollins), and one of his illustrations also graced the cover this prestigious book. Locus Magazine designated the book its “Editor's Choice,” with the Locus reviewer writing that the picture made a “handsome cover.”

Dindy Robinson, managing editor/owner of Swimming Kangaroo Books, wrote, "The cover Duncan did for Lightning Days is very striking and attracts a lot of attention. It conveys the tone of the book perfectly! He is prompt, professional and pleasant to work with."

Gordon Rodgers at Longbeard Press, LLC, wrote, "Duncan, thanks for a fabulous cover. I could not be more pleased. The artwork is fantastic, and the layout and colors make it even better. I appreciate all the great ideas and suggestions you made, and that were incorporated into the design. I now have a cover that will definitely catch the eye of those who see it! I look forward to working with you in the future for covers on other books I intend to publish."

Robert Fripp, the author of Power of a Woman wrote about Long’s book cover illustration, "Duncan Long did a great job, bringing Eleanor of Aquitaine to life! I needed her portrait to illustrate my cover for Eleanor's memoirs. Using a photo of a twelfth century carved bust for reference, Duncan transformed cold stone to warm flesh, thereby giving the modern world the first realistic portrait of this astonishing woman."

In 2009, the book cover illustration Duncan created for Mermaid Publishing’s Stonewiser: The Heart of the Stone helped the book become a finalist in ForeWord's Book of the Year Award in the Science Fiction/Fantasy category and also helped it become finalist for a Benjamin Franklin Award for best debut fiction novel.

Book cover illustrator Duncan Long can create the cover you need to win over buyers. His cover illustration can help you sell your book and get the recognition it needs to succeed.