Award Finalist in The National Best Books competition
"Recommended" title in iconic ForeWord Reviews Magazine year-end issue
Highlighted Title in Nov. Independent Publisher Magazine, one of three history books chosen
Selected for the prestigous Smithsonian Institution Stores
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Double Finalist Award winner in the 2010 Indie Book Awards (Young Adult Non-Fiction and Historical categories)

"Let me state right off, this is the most informative, interesting book I've read so far this year, and I mean that."
- Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"Nick Zelinger of NZ Graphics provides the publisher with that rare combination: meticulous attention to detail combined with stunning artistic ability. Plus, he magically delivers at the fast-paced clip so critical to the book business. We recommend NZ Graphics without hesitation."
- John Hafnor, Principal, Lone Pine Productions
www.StrangeTrueUS.com

"Nick's creative genius and artistic eye for perfection is only equaled by his professionalism. I could not wait to see what he was going to come up with next."
- Robin Carlsen, Author, Give the Game Back to the Kids
www.givethegamebacktothekids.com

"I loved working with Nick on this project. He was thorough and knowledgeable throughout the process. I was never waiting for him - he was always patiently waiting for me. He knows the ins and outs of getting a book put together and successfully to market, and was a tremendous help to me. I am a very picky customer who is sometimes too much of a perfectionist, and Nick did a really great job of working closely with me and getting us to a successful project completion and with a product that I was very pleased with.""
- Neil Hanson, Author, Peace at the Edge of Uncertainty
High Prairie Press, Parker, CO

"Nick is a true professional and a joy to work with! He designed my book cover and the interior pages. He patiently worked with me on different versions and modifications. His thorough attention to detail and the timely turnaround of the whole project were lifesavers for a new author like me. I highly recommend his quality work and his dedication to great customer service."
- Helene Cho, Author, Hamster on the Wheel: Cultivating Work-Life Balance
Synergy Consulting and Training, www.synergyct.net

AWARD WINNER: 2009 Freedom Medal Award (Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge)
"Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln, A Commemorative Collage needed exactly the cover that Nick designed for us. The design is a true marriage of the image and the title of the book. Moreover, the overall design fuses the cover with the content - a true celebration! Thank you!"
- Anna Di Bella, Editor, Pen Women Press, National League of American Pen Women, Inc.
www.americanpenwomen.org

Finalist, 2010 National Indie Excellence Awards (Self-Help category)
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The National "BEST BOOKS" 2009 Award (NBBA): Best Book Award in the Self-Help Motivational Category from USABookNews.com
"Simply stated, Nick Zelinger is a genius. I knew my book cover needed to "pop," and he created a design that was unique, bold, inviting and humorous. People LOVE the cover. As Bless Your Mess was my first experience as an author, I didn't know what to expect from my graphic designer. To my delight, Nick was such a perfect match for my needs: great energy, keen insights, powerful layouts, patient with my inexperience, and a wonderful supporter every step of the way. I can't wait to write my second book and see what he will create next!"
- Ashi, author of Bless Your Mess and create a home that feels fabulous!
Grace Your Space Productions
www.graceyourspace.com

"Dear Nick - Thanks so much for the fabulous cover - I hope people will judge Bitter Things by its cover!"
- Andrew Valentine, Author of Bitter Things
www.bitterthingsthebook.com

"Shop around no longer. NZ Graphics is your answer. No accolades are strong enough to express my complete satisfaction with Nick's work! He tailor-made Living and Loving - The Marathon of Life to fit my purposes and passions to a "T"! Nick's expertise, reflected on the cover and the pages of Living and Loving, makes me proud to share my book with the world. NZ Graphics is your answer for an exceptional cover and interior design. Satisfaction guaranteed!"
- Lisa M. Harper, Founder, Marathon Mission
www.marathonmission.net

The author recently sent in this wonderful note - if we ever have need of a mission statement - this would be it. (thank you, Lisa!)

Never late. Zealous about high-quality work. Great in keeping customers informed in the process. Resolved to meet the unique needs of each customer. Attention to accurate details. Personal and professional. Hopeful, even in the midst of unforseen obstructions. Intelligent in design and layout. Committed to integrity and excellence. Sincere and trustworthy.

"I am thrilled with the design work Nick did for my novel, The Original Instructions. He was easy to work with, and he really listened to what I wanted. I had a rough idea for a cover, and it was amazing how quickly he nailed it. Feedback from the public about the book design has been stellar."
- MG Adams, Author & Publisher of The Original Instructions
www.theoriginalinstructions.com

"What can I say about Nick and NZ Graphics? Well, for starters he listened. Then he designed a super-cool cover that got me into Borders' and Barnes & Nobles'. My book was picked for a full-page spread in SCB Distributors' catalog. It beat out 277 other books (from 100+ independent publishers) to be featured on Page 1. Yes, good cover design makes a difference. Everyone who sees my cover knows that my book means business. Nick knocked it out of the park."
- Jeffrey Leever, Dark Friday, www.jeffreyleever.com

"Nick Zelinger of NZ Graphics perfectly captured my book's concept, not only with masterful design and layout, but with delightful illustrations. He gave careful consideration to my wishes throughout the process, and was always available to me. Being a first-time author, I needed someone to hold my hand from start to finish, and Nick was the man for the job. Everyone who has seen my book, Good to Go, asks, "Who designed this book?" The answer is NZ Graphics."
- Jo Myers, Author, Good to Go: The ABCs of Death and Dying

"Nick is both fast and creative. He offers a variety of layouts and is open to suggestions. The work is always technically polished. It's great working with NZ Graphics."
- Bruce Cook / Brant Randall, Blood Harvest

"Not only are Nick's unique talent and creativity evident in the design work he does on both interior and exterior materials, it is also evident in his amazing capacity to understand the author's message. With little more than the briefest description of what my book was about, he immediately came up with cover photos and designs that stunned me with their accuracy and attention-grabbing style. Already into my second book, I know Nick will be my 'go-to' graphic designer again."
- Fiona Cattermole, MSW, CPBA, Author: Kids & Kaos, www.kidsandkaos.com

"I'm so grateful that I had the good sense to choose Nick Zelinger to do my book's cover design and interior layout after a friend recommended him. The cover was my biggest fear, and the first hits off Nick's bat were so luscious and so close to what I wanted that choosing was almost easy. He chose an elegantly nimble font and designed lovely chapter heads. He sized the margins and illustrations so gracefully that my text wraps beautifully with minimal line breaks, which was important for keeping the reader inside the story. He advised me skillfully on trim size and stock for cover and text. Nick was a dream to work with, even going beyond the call to remove scratches from an old photo of my dad and enhance my press logo. I changed my mind about a word in the back cover copy after the files had gone to the printer, and he fixed it first thing the next morning and without complaint. Nick did a class job in every respect. I plan to use NZ Graphics for every book I publish."
- Alyce Barry, Author, Practically Shameless

"An eye-catching cover is a vital element of any novel - especially when the novelist is a relative newcomer. In his efforts on my behalf, NZ Graphics not only created a cover that critics and buyers were sure to notice, but a true work of art that cleverly alludes to the mood and context of my story. Nick is extraordinarily easy to work with, a consummate professional from start to finish, and quite simply a first-rate talent. I look forward to collaborating with him again."
- Jay Waitkus, Author, Dividing Line, Tainted Monarch and In The Depths of Shadows

"Nick (of NZ Graphics) transformed a fairly ordinary idea into a magical cover. He provided some concepts based on what the publisher and I envisioned, but then upgraded the idea to something intriguing, beautiful, and eye-catching. Many bookstore owners I've chatted with have praised the quality of final design and many, many book readers have opened the book in my presence and raved about the quality production inside as well. Nick is a master with a keen eye and marvelous handiwork."
- Mark Stevens, Author, Antler Dust

"Nick Zelinger of NZ Graphics was an absolute pleasure to work with from the conception of the cover design of my book, to the inside design, and his sending it off to be printed. The Vice President of Production for King Printing called me specificly to tell me my book cover is "Outstanding. Out Standing! And I very rarely see a cover that I would say that about."
Nick is a gifted guy who cares. I am using Nick for my next book, and recommending him to all my author friends."
- Pam Chubbuck, PhD

"Working with Nick at NZ Graphics on this project was an absolute pleasure. His willingness to work with me to produce the best possible cover for my book made what could have been a difficult process completely painless. Everyone who's seen the cover of Poison Pen has literally "oohed" and "aahed." I know it will contribute to the success of the book."
- Sheila Lowe, Author, Poison Pen

"The response from bookstores has been fantastic! Nick at NZ Graphics has a keen eye for design, and did an excellent job on my cover."
- Troy Cook, Author, 47 Rules Of Highly Effective Bank Robbers

"I was fortunately referred to NZ Graphics when I was publishing my first book and needed a cover designed. He promptly supplied me with four great designs from which to choose. When I showed them around for opinions, everyone was hard pressed to choose one because they were all excellent. Since then Nick has done many more cover designs for me for my books, CD's and Video CD products. All have been outstanding and make my products best sellers. I know I can count on Nick for prompt, clean, innovative design work whether its for me or for my customers. I can always be assured that when I send a customer to NZ Graphics for design work that they will be happy with the results."
- Bob McComb, Creator of Top Dogs Educational Products, and R.E. Navigator Company Publishing

"Nick Zelinger did a tremendous job designing my book cover as well as the internal look and feel of the book. He presented me with numerous options and did very timely work at a very reasonable cost. What's great about Nick is his experience and professional attitude, which resulted in a cover design that's selling my book. Thanks Nick!"
- Casey Demchak, Author, Essential Sales Writing Secrets

"NZ Graphics has been a dream come true for Paandaa Entertainment. Nick Zelinger has exceptional skills in creating, designing and launching magnificent book covers, meticulously designing well formatted interior book designs and the operational expertise to work with the book manufacturers to create a world class product.
The finished product NZ creates is unmatched in the industry and extremely responsive to the customer's needs and timelines. NZ is world class in all aspects."
- King Hurley, Author, The Interview and Mondai Nai
Paandaa Enternainment

"If you are an author or publisher and want your Book Cover design process to be easy, high value and hassle free, NZ Graphics is the company for you. Nick Zelinger is one of the most professional, customer service book cover designers in the business. Hire him now."
- Maryanna Young, President, Aloha Publishing

"Working with Nick has been great. If you want quality work done quickly and with a minimum amount of hassle, he's your guy. As opposed to many creative types he uses his own good judgement which is very good to produce a book that you can be proud of. He's got my HIGHEST recommendation."
- Fred Gleeck
www.TheProductGuru.com

"When I asked Nick Zelinger of NZ Graphics to design the cover for Without Reserve, I never expected that anyone could so quickly grasp the essential elements of the story and convey them so magnificently. He is responsive, insightful, and thoroughly professional in his relationships with the publisher and author. I strongly recommend NZ Graphics and will use his talents again!"
- Steven B. Howery, Author, Without Reserve: A Novel of the War on Terror

"Nick of NZ Graphics never whines. He is talented, patient, and hits his deadlines!
- Robert Fate, Author, Baby Shark and Baby Shark's Beaumont Blues