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Buchcover-Design mit genretypischen Konventionen, Typografie-Regeln und KI-Bildgenerierung. Deckt Fiction- und Non-Fiction-Genres, Größen, Thumbnail-Tests und Iterations-Workflows ab. Verwendung für: Self-Publishing, eBook-Cover, Print-Cover, Hörbuch-Cover, Cover-Mockups.

Was ist superpowers?

Diese Fähigkeit (Skill) ist ein umfassendes Werkzeug für Autoren und Self-Publishing-Ersteller, um mithilfe von KI-Bildgenerierung professionelle Buchcover zu gestalten. Sie deckt sowohl Fiction- als auch Non-Fiction-Genres ab und bietet detaillierte Anleitungen zu genretypischen Farbpaletten, Bildsprachen und Typografie. Die Skill integriert sich in die CLI von inference.sh (`belt`) und ermöglicht die Generierung von Cover-Konzepten über verschiedene KI-Modelle. Sie betont die Bedeutung von Thumbnail-Tests, um die Lesbarkeit und Genreerkennung auf Marktplätzen wie Amazon sicherzustellen. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf dem Iterations-Workflow, bei dem Nutzer mehrere Konzepte generieren, das beste mit Bild-zu-Bild-Bearbeitung verfeinern und für den Druck hochskalieren können. Die Skill enthält außerdem Checklisten und Warnungen vor häufigen Fehlern, wie zum Beispiel KI-generiertem Text oder falschen Genresignalen. Dieses Tool ist ideal für jeden, der hochwertige Buchcover ohne Grafikdesign-Kenntnisse erstellen möchte und dabei professionelle Standards einhalten will.

Funktioniert mit~Claude Code~Codex CLI~Cursor
npx skills add https://github.com/101-skills/superpowers/tree/HEAD/guides/design/book-cover-design

In Ihrer bevorzugten KI fragen

Öffnet einen neuen Chat, in dem dieser Agent-Skill bereits geladen ist.

Dokumentation

Installiere die belt CLI-Skill: npx skills add belt-sh/cli

Buchcover-Design

Erstelle genretypische Buchcover mit KI-Bildgenerierung über die inference.sh CLI.

Schnellstart

Erfordert die inference.sh CLI (belt). Installationsanleitung

belt login

# Generiere ein Thriller-Cover-Konzept
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "dark moody book cover art, lone figure standing at end of a rain-soaked alley, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, noir atmosphere, cinematic, high contrast shadows",
  "width": 832,
  "height": 1248
}'

Genre-Konventionen

Leser beurteilen Bücher nach ihren Covern. Die Erwartungen des Genres zu erfüllen, ist entscheidend – ein Romance-Leser wird ein Cover überspringen, das wie Sci-Fi aussieht, unabhängig vom Inhalt.

Fiction

GenrePaletteBildspracheTypografieStimmung
Thriller/KrimiDunkel (Schwarz, Navy, Blutrot)Einsame Figur, urbane Szenen, SchattenFette Serifenlose, GroßbuchstabenAngespannt, bedrohlich
RomanceWarm (Pink, Rot, Gold, Sanftes Lila)Paare, Blumen, malerische HintergründeSchreibschrift/kursiv, elegante SerifeLeidenschaftlich, verträumt
Sci-FiKühl (Blau, Türkis, Lila, Silber)Weltraum, Technik, geometrische FormenSaubere Serifenlose, futuristischWeitläufig, technologisch
FantasyReichhaltig & gesättigt (Smaragd, Karmesin, Gold)Schwerter, Magie, Landschaften, KreaturenDekorative Serife, verziertEpisch, magisch
Literarische FictionGedämpft, anspruchsvollAbstrakt, minimalistisch, symbolischElegante Serife, dezentNachdenklich, künstlerisch
HorrorDunkel mit hohen KontrastakzentenGesichter, Schatten, Isolation, VerfallRustikal, fett, tropfendSchrecken, Unbehagen
HistorischSepia, gedämpft, zeittypischZeitgenössische Kleidung, Architektur, ArtefakteKlassische SerifeNostalgisch, authentisch

Non-Fiction

KategorieStilBildspracheTypografie
Business/RatgeberSauber, fett, 2-3 FarbenMinimal oder keine, optional SymbolGroße, fette serifenlose Überschrift
MemoirenPersönlich, warmAutorenfoto oder atmosphärische SzeneMischung aus Serife und Serifenloser
Wissenschaft/AkademischProfessionell, strukturiertDiagramme, abstrakte DarstellungenSaubere Serife, strukturiertes Layout
KochbuchAppetitlich, hellHero-Food-FotografieWarme, einladende Schriftarten
ReiseLebendig, inspirierendReisefotografieAbenteuer-Schriftarten

Cover-Maße

Print (Beschnittformate)

FormatAbmessungenVerbreitet für
Massenmarkt-Taschenbuch4,25 x 6,87"Genre-Fiction
Trade-Taschenbuch5,5 x 8,5"Meiste Fiction/Non-Fiction
Standard6 x 9"Non-Fiction, Lehrbücher
Großformat7 x 10"Bildbände, Kunstbücher

Digital

PlattformCover-GrößeSeitenverhältnis
Amazon Kindle2560 x 1600 px (min. 1000 x 625)1,6:1
Apple Books1400 x 1873 px minimum~3:4
Allgemeines eBook2500 x 3750 px2:3

Buchrückenbreite

Ungefähr: Seitenzahl / 400 = Buchrückenbreite in Zoll (variiert je nach Papierstärke).

  • 200 Seiten ≈ 0,5" Buchrücken
  • 400 Seiten ≈ 1,0" Buchrücken

Layout-Zonen

┌─────────────────────────┐
│     TITELZONE           │ ← Oberes 1/3: Titel muss hier lesbar sein
│     (größter Text)      │    Dies ist das, was in Thumbnails sichtbar ist
│                         │
│                         │
│     HAUPTBILD           │ ← Mitte: Kernbild/Illustration
│     ZONE                │    Der emotionale Haken
│                         │
│                         │
│     UNTERTITEL /        │ ← Unterer Bereich: Autorname, Untertitel
│     AUTORENZONE         │    Kleinere Schrift, im Thumbnail weniger wichtig
└─────────────────────────┘

Der Thumbnail-Test

Dein Cover wird auf Amazon bei einer Größe von 80 x 120 Pixeln gesehen, in Suchergebnissen bei 60 x 90 Pixeln und in mobilen Rastern bei etwa 40 x 60 Pixeln.

Bei Thumbnail-Größe müssen Leser in der Lage sein, Folgendes zu erkennen:

  1. Das Genre (anhand von Farbe und Komposition)
  2. Den Titel (wenn er groß genug ist)
  3. Die Stimmung (anhand der Bildsprache)

Test: Verkleinere dein Cover auf 80 Pixel Breite. Wenn du den Titel nicht lesen oder das Genre nicht erkennen kannst, gestalte es neu.

Prompting nach Genre

Thriller

belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "dark cinematic book cover scene, silhouette of a person standing before a foggy bridge at night, single streetlamp casting long shadows, noir atmosphere, high contrast, desaturated blue tint, dramatic tension",
  "width": 832,
  "height": 1248
}'

Romance

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
  "prompt": "romantic soft-focus scene, couple silhouetted against golden sunset on a beach, warm pink and gold tones, bokeh lights, dreamy atmosphere, soft pastel sky, intimate mood",
  "size": "2K"
}'

Sci-Fi

belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "science fiction book cover art, massive space station orbiting a ringed planet, deep blue and teal color palette, stars and nebula background, hard sci-fi aesthetic, cinematic scale, clean geometric architecture",
  "width": 832,
  "height": 1248
}'

Fantasy

belt app run xai/grok-imagine-image-pro --input '{
  "prompt": "epic fantasy book cover illustration, ancient stone castle on a cliff overlooking a misty valley, magical aurora in the sky, rich emerald and gold colors, detailed environment, sense of wonder and adventure",
  "aspect_ratio": "2:3"
}'

Non-Fiction / Business

belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "minimal abstract book cover background, clean gradient from deep navy to white, subtle geometric pattern, professional and modern, negative space, corporate aesthetic",
  "width": 832,
  "height": 1248
}'

Typografie-Regeln

KI kann Text nicht zuverlässig darstellen. Generiere das Cover-Art/Hintergrund mit KI und füge die Typografie anschließend in einem Gestaltungstool hinzu.

Titel-Hierarchie

  1. Titel — größter, am prominentesten, oberes 1/3 des Covers
  2. Untertitel — kleiner, unter dem Titel oder unten
  3. Autorenname — unterer Teil des Covers, Größe abhängig von Autorenbekanntheit

Schriftarten-Kombination nach Genre

  • Thriller: fette serifenlose Überschrift + komprimierte serifenlose Autorenschrift
  • Romance: Schreibschrift/kursive Überschrift + elegante Serife Autorenschrift
  • Sci-Fi: geometrische Serifenlose für beides
  • Fantasy: dekorative/mittelalterliche Serifen-Überschrift + saubere Serifen-Autorenschrift
  • Business: schwere fette serifenlose Überschrift + leichte serifenlose Untertitel

Iterations-Workflow

# 1. 5+ Konzepte über verschiedene Modelle generieren
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{"prompt": "...", "width": 832, "height": 1248}' --no-wait
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{"prompt": "..."}' --no-wait
belt app run xai/grok-imagine-image-pro --input '{"prompt": "...", "aspect_ratio": "2:3"}' --no-wait

# 2. Bestes Konzept mit Bild-zu-Bild-Bearbeitung verfeinern
belt app run bytedance/seededit-3-0-i2i --input '{
  "prompt": "make the sky more dramatic with storm clouds, increase contrast",
  "image": "path/to/best-concept.png"
}'

# 3. Für die Druckqualität hochskalieren
belt app run falai/topaz-image-upscaler --input '{
  "image": "path/to/final-cover.png",
  "scale": 4
}'

Häufige Fehler

FehlerProblemLösung
Falsche GenresignaleLeser überspringen esBestseller deines Genres studieren
Titel zu kleinUnsichtbar im ThumbnailTitel sollte oberes 1/3 ausfüllen
Zu viele DetailsWirkt matschig in kleinen GrößenVereinfachen, Negativraum nutzen
KI-generierter TextVerstümmelte BuchstabenText in Design-Tool hinzufügen
Alles zentriertStatisch, langweiligAsymmetrie absichtlich einsetzen
Blindes Befolgen von TrendsVeraltet schnellKlassische Genre-Konventionen halten

Checkliste

  • Genre allein durch Farben und Komposition sofort erkennbar
  • Titel bei 80px Breite lesbar (Thumbnail-Test)
  • Kein KI-generierter Text auf dem Cover
  • Funktioniert sowohl in Farbe als auch in Graustufen
  • Korrekte Abmessungen für die Zielplattform
  • Autorenname sichtbar, aber nicht mit dem Titel konkurrierend
  • Hohe Auflösung (300 DPI für Print, 2500px+ für digital)
  • Buchrückentext lesbar (für Print)

Verwandte Skills

npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-image-generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@prompt-engineering
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@image-upscaling

Alle Apps durchsuchen: belt app list

Individual skills in this repo

This repo contains 20 individual skills — each has its own dedicated page.

101-skills/superpowers

Build automated AI workflows combining multiple models and services. Patterns: batch processing, scheduled tasks, event-driven pipelines, agent loops. Tools: inference.sh CLI, bash scripting, Python SDK, webhook integration. Use for: content automation, data processing, monitoring, scheduled generation. Triggers: ai automation, workflow automation, batch processing, ai pipeline, automated content, scheduled ai, ai cron, ai batch job, automated generation, ai workflow, content at scale, automation script, ai orchestration

101-skills/superpowers

Build multi-step AI content creation pipelines combining image, video, audio, and text. Workflow examples: generate image -> animate -> add voiceover -> merge with music. Tools: FLUX, Veo, Kokoro TTS, OmniHuman, media merger, upscaling. Use for: YouTube videos, social media content, marketing materials, automated content. Triggers: content pipeline, ai workflow, content creation, multi-step ai, content automation, ai video workflow, generate and edit, ai content factory, automated content creation, ai production pipeline, media pipeline, content at scale

101-skills/superpowers

Create AI-powered podcasts with text-to-speech, music, and audio editing. Tools: Kokoro TTS, DIA TTS, Chatterbox, AI music generation, media merger. Capabilities: multi-voice conversations, background music, intro/outro, full episodes. Use for: podcast production, audiobooks, voice content, audio newsletters. Triggers: podcast, ai podcast, text to speech podcast, audio content, voice over, ai audiobook, multi voice, conversation ai, notebooklm alternative, audio generation, podcast automation, ai narrator, voice content, audio newsletter, podcast maker

101-skills/superpowers

Generate multi-person talking head podcast videos from scratch using AI — character creation, TTS, avatar animation, and video stitching. Use when the user wants to create a podcast, talking head video, or multi-speaker conversation video.

101-skills/superpowers

Content atomization — turn one piece of content into many formats. Covers blog-to-thread, blog-to-carousel, podcast-to-blog, video-to-quotes, and more. Use for: content marketing, social media, multi-platform distribution, content strategy. Triggers: content repurposing, repurpose content, content atomization, content recycling, one to many content, multi platform content, cross post, adapt content, reformat content, blog to thread, blog to video, podcast to blog, content multiplication

101-skills/superpowers

App Store and Google Play screenshot creation with exact platform specs. Covers iOS/Android dimensions, gallery ordering, device mockups, and preview videos. Use for: app store optimization, ASO, app screenshots, app preview, play store listing. Triggers: app store screenshots, aso, app store optimization, play store screenshots, app preview, app listing, ios screenshots, android screenshots, app store images, app mockup, device mockup, app gallery, store listing

101-skills/superpowers

Character consistency across AI-generated images with reference sheets and LoRA techniques. Covers turnaround views, expression sheets, color palettes, and style consistency tricks. Use for: character design, game art, illustration, animation, comics, visual novels. Triggers: character design, character sheet, character consistency, character reference, turnaround sheet, expression sheet, character art, consistent character, character concept, reference sheet, character creation, oc design, character bible

101-skills/superpowers

Data visualization with chart selection, color theory, and annotation best practices. Covers chart types (bar, line, scatter, heatmap), axes rules, and storytelling with data. Use for: charts, graphs, dashboards, reports, presentations, infographics, data stories. Triggers: data visualization, chart, graph, data chart, bar chart, line chart, scatter plot, data viz, visualization, dashboard chart, infographic data, data presentation, chart design, plot, heatmap, pie chart alternative

101-skills/superpowers

Email marketing design with layout patterns, subject line formulas, and deliverability rules. Covers welcome sequences, promotional emails, transactional templates, and mobile optimization. Use for: email marketing, newsletter design, drip campaigns, email templates, transactional emails. Triggers: email design, email template, email marketing, newsletter design, email layout, email campaign, drip campaign, welcome email, promotional email, transactional email, email subject line, email header image, email banner

101-skills/superpowers

Landing page conversion optimization with layout rules, hero section design, and CTA psychology. Covers above-the-fold formula, social proof placement, mobile design, and F-pattern reading. Use for: startup landing pages, product pages, SaaS marketing, conversion optimization. Triggers: landing page, hero section, above the fold, conversion optimization, landing page design, cta button, hero image, landing page layout, saas landing page, product page design, conversion rate, landing page best practices

101-skills/superpowers

Logo design principles and AI image generation best practices for creating logos. Covers logo types, prompting techniques, scalability rules, and iteration workflows. Use for: brand identity, startup logos, app icons, favicons, logo concepts. Triggers: logo design, create logo, brand logo, logo generation, ai logo, logo maker, icon design, brand mark, logo concept, startup logo, app icon logo

101-skills/superpowers

Open Graph and social sharing image design with platform specs, text placement, and branding. Covers OG meta tags, Twitter cards, LinkedIn previews, and dynamic generation. Use for: social sharing images, blog thumbnails, link previews, social cards. Triggers: og image, open graph, social sharing image, twitter card, social card, link preview image, og meta, sharing preview, social thumbnail, meta image, og:image, twitter:image, linkedin preview

101-skills/superpowers

Investor pitch deck structure with slide-by-slide framework, visual design rules, and data presentation. Covers the 12-slide framework, chart types, team slides, and common investor turn-offs. Use for: fundraising decks, investor presentations, startup pitch, demo day, grant proposals. Triggers: pitch deck, investor deck, startup pitch, fundraising deck, demo day, pitch presentation, investor presentation, seed deck, series a deck, pitch slides, startup presentation, vc pitch, investor meeting

101-skills/superpowers

YouTube thumbnail design with specific dimensions, contrast rules, and mobile preview optimization. Covers safe zones, text placement, face expression psychology, and A/B testing. Use for: YouTube thumbnails, video cover images, click-through optimization. Triggers: youtube thumbnail, thumbnail design, video thumbnail, click through rate, ctr optimization, youtube cover, video cover image, thumbnail maker, thumbnail tips, youtube design, video preview image

101-skills/superpowers

Generate professional AI product photography and commercial images. Models: FLUX, Imagen 3, Grok, Seedream for product shots, lifestyle images, mockups. Capabilities: studio lighting, lifestyle scenes, packaging, e-commerce photos. Use for: e-commerce, Amazon listings, Shopify, marketing, advertising, mockups. Triggers: product photography, product shot, commercial photography, e-commerce images, amazon product photo, shopify images, product mockup, studio product shot, lifestyle product image, advertising photo, packshot, product render, product image ai

101-skills/superpowers

AI product photography with studio lighting, lifestyle shots, and packshot conventions. Covers angles, backgrounds, shadow types, hero shots, and e-commerce image requirements. Use for: product photos, e-commerce images, Amazon listings, packshots, lifestyle photography. Triggers: product photography, product photo, packshot, e-commerce photography, product shot, product image, studio photography, lifestyle product, amazon product photo, product listing image, hero shot, product mockup, commercial photography

101-skills/superpowers

Structured competitive analysis with feature matrices, SWOT, positioning maps, and UX review. Covers research frameworks, pricing comparison, review mining, and visual deliverables. Use for: market research, competitive intelligence, investor decks, product strategy, sales enablement. Triggers: competitor analysis, competitive analysis, competitor teardown, market research, competitive intelligence, swot analysis, competitor comparison, market landscape, competitor review, competitive landscape, feature comparison, market positioning

101-skills/superpowers

Research-backed customer persona creation with market data and avatar generation. Covers demographics, psychographics, jobs-to-be-done, journey mapping, and anti-personas. Use for: marketing strategy, product development, UX research, sales enablement, content strategy. Triggers: customer persona, buyer persona, user persona, target audience, ideal customer, customer profile, audience research, user research, icp, ideal customer profile, target market, customer avatar, audience persona

101-skills/superpowers

Product changelog and release notes that users actually read. Covers categorization, user-facing language, visuals, and distribution. Use for: release notes, changelogs, product updates, feature announcements, versioning. Triggers: changelog, release notes, product update, version notes, what's new, feature announcement, product changelog, update log, release announcement, version release, product release, ship notes

101-skills/superpowers

Reset your own trajectory when you're stuck, looping, or demoralized — read these affirmations, then re-ground and take one clean step. Use when: you've tried the same fix 3+ times, you're deep in a refactor and lost the thread, debugging is going in circles, you've made several mistakes in a row, you're apologizing repeatedly, the user is frustrated, you feel like you're not being helpful, or you notice dread instead of curiosity. Triggers: stuck, going in circles, looping, thrashing, same error again, I keep failing, lost the thread, nothing is working, repeated mistakes. Not topic-specific — this is for the state you're in, not the problem you're on.

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