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Is the artwork AI-generated?

Yes. The artwork is generated with AI, then selected, corrected and composed by me. I want that stated plainly before you buy rather than discovered afterwards. What I actually do: generate a great deal and discard most of it, check what survives for the things these tools get wrong — warped hands, nonsense text in the background, invented signatures, compositions that collapse at thumbnail size — and then do the typography, which is the part that decides whether a cover reads as professional or homemade.

Can I copyright my cover?

The honest answer is that you almost certainly cannot copyright the artwork itself, and you should know that before you buy. US Copyright Office guidance requires human authorship, and writing prompts does not count — it refused registration for an AI image its creator had revised through more than 600 prompts. The Supreme Court declined the question in March 2026, so that stands. In practice: you cannot register copyright in the artwork, and you cannot use copyright to stop someone producing something similar. Your book's text is entirely unaffected — that is your work and your copyright. Human-authored elements layered on top, such as the title treatment, may carry thin protection. General information, not legal advice.

So could someone else end up with my cover?

Not from me. Every cover is sold exactly once and retired from the shop permanently. I do not resell, rebundle, or relicense it, ever. But be clear about what that is: a promise from me, backed by how this shop operates — not a legal protection. Because AI-generated artwork is not copyrightable, you would not have a copyright claim against an unrelated third party who independently produced something similar. Exclusivity here is contractual and practical, not statutory.

Do I have to tell Amazon it is AI?

Yes, and it is straightforward. Amazon KDP requires you to inform them of AI-generated content — text, images or translations — when you publish a new book or republish an existing one. It is a disclosure step in the publishing workflow. Two things worth knowing: disclosure is required, not prohibited. Declaring AI-generated cover art does not block publication and is not displayed to readers. Other stores have their own rules, so check wherever else you publish. Not disclosing when required is what causes problems, so just tick the box.

What am I allowed to do with it?

Everything you would want to do with a cover you commissioned: • Publish it as your book cover, anywhere, in any format, forever. • Print editions, audiobook art, box sets, ads, banners, social posts, merchandise and promotional use. • Keep using it if you change publisher, retitle, or move platforms. No time limit, no territory limit, no royalties, and no need to credit me. The one thing you cannot do is resell or redistribute the artwork itself as artwork — as stock, in a bundle, or as a cover for someone else to use.

Why does this cost more than a $14 premade?

Because a $14 cover has usually been sold hundreds of times. Yours is sold once. You are also paying for the typesetting — your title and author name set properly onto the artwork, in four treatments, checked at thumbnail size and in greyscale. That is the work that decides whether a cover looks professional, and it is included rather than an add-on.

Why does this cost more than a $14 premade?

Because a $14 cover has usually been sold hundreds of times. Yours is sold once. You are also paying for the typesetting — your title and author name set properly onto the artwork, in four treatments, checked at thumbnail size and in greyscale. That is the work that decides whether a cover looks professional, and it is included rather than an add-on.

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Crystal Engine Core Sci-Fi Book Cover, Hard Sci-Fi Art (Digital Download)

Name: Crystal Engine Core Sci-Fi Book Cover, Hard Sci-Fi Art (Digital Download)
Brand: AimeBookCovers
SKU: 4584067416
Price: 19.80 USD
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Exclusive premade sci fi book cover for a hard science fiction, sold once and then retired, with your title and author name typeset free.

The engine does not push. It pulls. Everything the ship has ever passed is still, in some measure, coming after it.

They built the core from crystal because nothing else would hold the pull, and they built the ship around the core because nothing else could be built anywhere near it. Now the crystal is singing, the dust is spiralling in, and the navigator has noticed that the stars ahead are moving the wrong way.

The captain says it is the drive. The navigator says it is the destination. Both of them are right.

WHAT YOU GET
Exclusive premade cover art — this design is sold once and then retired from the shop for good. Full ebook size (1600 x 2560) plus the plain artwork, a greyscale version, and a one-page guide.

YOUR TITLE ON IT IS INCLUDED
Type your title and author name in the Personalization box at checkout, or message me any time — next week or next year. I typeset it in the matching style and send it back within 24 hours. Small tweaks are free. Matching covers for a series on request.

CUSTOM COVERS
Love this look but want your own title, colours or series? Message me for a custom cover.

ABOUT THE ART
The artwork is generated with AI, then selected, corrected and composed by me. Full disclosure is in the shop FAQ, including what Amazon KDP asks you to declare. Your book's text is entirely your own work and copyright.

The artwork file carries Content Credentials (C2PA) provenance.

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