Illustrada Design Portfolio

A sampling of Paul Nylander’s book designs

Bold, daring book covers are crafted to capture attention.

Meticulously designed interior layouts focus on readability and an immersive experience.

Each unique design combines a personal touch with universal appeal, resonating at first sight and leaving a lasting impression.

Illustrada is crafting books that open our eyes, expand our minds, and enrich our souls.

A WWII enlistedman's story Confict to Combat looks at the South Pacific with photos, maps, and more.
Cover and an interior spread of the book.
Poetry Chapbook Destiny Manifested combines digital design with letterpress printing.
Scenes from a Tapestry uses photography and astrological charts to consider climate and the weather.
Besides loving a good classic time travel story, A Traveler in Time has been a test case in POD publishing.
This conceptual 32-page booklet refreshes two critical art essays from 1939–1940.

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