Kevin Barrett Kane

Designer

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Over my ten-year career I have designed more than a thousand book covers and interiors.

I am both a book cover designer and a typographer who takes great pleasure in the elegant appearance of the interior of a book. In 2015 I co-founded The Frontispiece Design Studio. My client list includes Chronicle Books, Wilsted & Taylor, John Wiley & Sons, and Stanford University Press. For my day job, I am the senior book designer at the University of California Press.


I teach at the Letterform Archive in San Francisco and find my happy place around my home in the wilds of western Colorado.


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A Note From Hal

I built this firm from the very best people I could find.

Everyone at Hal Clifford Associates is a publishing veteran. There are no beginners here, no one learning on the job. I trust them to do excellent work with authors because I’ve seen them do it again and again.

We work on the basis of trust, collaboration, and an unremitting commitment to quality. I have very simple expectations of my team members, and also of you if we agree to work together:

  • Do only excellent work.
  • Be fair to people.
  • Be optimistic.
  • Bring your best self.
  • I get out of bed every morning to do this work because I believe that helping people tell their stories leads to understanding, understanding leads to empathy, and empathy leads to peace.

    I look forward to helping you tell your story, too.

    Hal Clifford

    Who We Are

    Our team is a well oiled machine consisting of masterfully honed parts.

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    Hal Clifford

    Founder

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    Tom Lane

    Ghostwriter, editor

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    Ghostwriter, editor, author coach

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    Ghostwriter, editor, author coach

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    David Caissie

    Ghostwriter, editor

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    Jenny Shipley

    Ghostwriter, editor, author coach

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    Rob Petersen

    Ghostwriter, editor, author coach

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    Time Cooke

    Ghostwriter, editor

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    John van der Woude

    Designer

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    Anton Khodakovsky

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    Kevin Barrett Kane

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    Christina M. Taylor

    Book Production Manager

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    What Authors Say

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    My collaboration with Rob Wolf Petersen on two books was an incredibly positive experience. His ability to understand and articulate my ideas with precision cultivated a deep trust and efficient partnership. Rob's attention to detail, allied with his empathetic listening, enriched my voice and helped hone the effectiveness of my message. Rob's expertise allowed my ideas to resonate deeply with readers, He is an invaluable asset for any author seeking to leave a lasting imprint with their work.

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    Bob Glazer

    Author of Performance Partnerships: The Checkered Past, Changing Present & Exciting Future of Affiliate Marketing and Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others

    Hal was the exceptional editor on both Can't Hurt Me and Never Finished, and is a pleasure to work with.

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    Adam Skolnick

    Ghostwriter for David Goggins, author of New York Times Bestsellers Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished

    Tom Lane has assisted me in writing two Amazon best sellers. [He] was instrumental in creating both books. His ability to grasp what we were doing and the message we wanted to convey was very professional and hit all the high points we were seeking. My recommendation to anyone who has an opportunity to work with Tom is to do it. He is professional and has the unique ability to work with you and convey your message exactly as you want.

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    Vince Annable

    Author of The Household Endowment Model and Your High-Performing Virtual Family Office.

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