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Go from brief to best-seller with Bridgeman Images' unrivaled collections and simple copyright clearance.

 

Get the perfect image for your next book cover with Bridgeman Images' unique collections of fine and contemporary art. Catch the zeitgeist with the latest design trends, find unique works or even commission and create your own.


We’re the world’s leading experts in licensing art, cultural and historical images for reproduction. We offer you access to millions of high-quality artworks, historical photographs and illustrations, with simple, one-step image licensing and reliable expertise born of over 50 years’ experience. 


From no cost, high resolution downloads for layouts to advice on manipulating images and access to exclusive artists, we’ll work hand in hand with you every step of the way. What’s more, every book cover you create with us helps to support the art community.

 

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Our Services

We’re about long-term relationships and are happy to work with all sorts of budgets. Ask our experts to support your projects from start to finish, including with legal, creative and research help.

Easy, One-Step Rights Clearance

  • We clear image rights quickly with one-step copyright approval
  • Trust us to navigate the complexities of third-party and personality rights, as well as reproduction rights and copyright
  • Free advice on clearing an artist's copyright when additional permission is needed
  • We give you information about licensing upfront

High quality images to suit all budgets

  • We offer millions of copyright-free images
  • We can suggest artists leaving out of copyright
  • Buy with confidence, our expertise means no expensive surprises

Images tailored to your needs

  • We offer high quality, high resolution downloads for your mock-ups at no charge or obligation
  • Many of our images can be edited, cropped, or overlaid to suit your needs
  • If you want to manipulate images we’re happy to advise
  • We also offer image rescanning and colorization to help you create unique, stand out designs and bring your books to life

Peace of mind indemnity service

  • We keep ahead of the ever-changing laws of legal copyright, so you don’t have to
  • Our experts can give the reassurance you need to use content with complete confidence

Download high resolution images for your layouts, no charge, no obligation

Our clients include…

Read more from our collaborators…

 

Images In Action: Interview with Stephen Brayda, Art Director

 

Images In Action: Interview with Cover Designer, Tim Green

 

Tree and Strawberry Moon, 2016 (mixed media), Sudbury, Gigi / Private Collection / © Gigi Sudbury. All Rights Reserved 2024 / Bridgeman Images
Whirling Sunrise, La Rocque, 2003 (gouache on paper), Crow, Derek (1928-2018) / Private Collection / © Estate of Derek Crow. All Rights Reserved 2024 / Bridgeman Images

 

Find inspiration for your next project...

 

Mystery

Mystery

Christianity

Christianity 

Fantasy

Fantasy

Military History

Military History

Travel

Travel

History

History



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