Artistic KDP Book Publishing

I'm looking for an experienced KDP publisher to assist with my hardcover coffee table book. The book features tables I have created for festive holidays, special occasions, and other themed gatherings. The ~350 photos are already organized by theme into ~12 chapters. I have created an initial draft in Mixbook with 300 photos and am happy with its overall style and organization. Since completing that draft, I have taken additional photographs that I would like incorporated. I need someone who can use the existing book as a creative reference, expand and refine the layout, and prepare the interior and cover for KDP. Key tasks include: - Review the existing Mixbook draft and organized photo collection. - Adapt or recreate the layout for the selected KDP format, preserving the elements I like. - Incorporate the new photographs (~50) into the relevant sections. - Refine sequencing, image placement, spacing, typography, and chapter openings for a cohesive book. - Incorporate supplied titles, captions, and introductory text. - Check image resolution and flag photographs that may not reproduce well at the intended size. - Make light cropping, brightness, and color adjustments as agreed. - Design or adapt the front cover, spine, and back cover. - Prepare all files to meet KDP’s current print requirements, including bleed, margins, gutter allowance, and cover dimensions. - Provide support with any formatting issues identified by KDP’s Print Previewer and agreed revisions following review of a physical proof. Deliverables: - Print-ready interior PDF for KDP. - Print-ready full-wrap cover PDF, sized to the final page count using KDP’s cover template. - Editable source files, with linked assets and font/license information. - Final revised PDFs following the agreed review rounds. Timeline: My goal is to have the book available for purchase on Amazon in mid December, in time for Christmas shopping. Please confirm whether these design deadlines are achievable and whether you can remain available for proof corrections in early December. I understand that proof delivery and Amazon’s publication review are outside the designer’s control. What I will provide: - Access to a preview of the existing Mixbook draft. - Original high-resolution photographs organized by theme. - Text and captions. - Examples of layouts I like and specific notes on what to preserve. - Timely, consolidated feedback. Ideal Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in KDP publishing - Experience in formatting coffee table books for print When applying, please include: Examples of photo-heavy books you have designed, particularly coffee table, interiors, entertaining, food, or lifestyle books.