Custom illustrated fantasy maps for indie authors who want their worlds to feel immersive, memorable, and alive beyond the page.
A beautifully designed map does more than show geography—it deepens atmosphere, strengthens worldbuilding, and helps readers emotionally connect to the world they’re exploring.
At Hawthorn & Aster, our illustrated map services are designed specifically for indie authors creating fantasy, romantasy, speculative fiction, and worldbuilding-heavy stories. Whether you’re crafting sprawling kingdoms, dangerous wildernesses, hidden cities, or lore-rich political landscapes, custom map artwork helps transform your setting into a tangible part of the reading experience.
Our current map artist, My Lan, creates fully custom, hand-illustrated fantasy maps tailored to the tone, history, and aesthetic of your world. No templates. No copy-paste assets. Every map is built from the ground up to feel unique to your story.
These maps go beyond simple layout and navigation.
Each design is created with storytelling in mind, incorporating visual details that help communicate the culture, atmosphere, and emotional tone of your world. Depending on your project, maps may include:
Symbolic landmarks
Unique city and environmental design
Creatures and hidden storytelling elements
Historical or era-inspired illustration styles
Decorative flourishes and fantasy motifs
Visual cues tied to lore, politics, or magic systems
The result is a custom fantasy map that feels immersive, intentional, and cohesive with your book’s overall branding and worldbuilding.
Single Page: $660–$690 USD
Full Spread: $860–$890 USD
Single Page: $790–$820 USD
Full Spread: $1070–$1090 USD
Final pricing may vary depending on:Complexity
World size and detail
Illustration style
Additional decorative elements
Commercial usage requirements
Fantasy and romantasy novels
Epic fantasy and lore-heavy stories
Special edition hardcovers and collector editions
Kickstarter and crowdfunding campaigns
Illustrated books and premium print projects
Indie authors seeking immersive, custom world maps
Completely original, hand-illustrated map artwork
Unique cities, landmarks, and environmental design inspired by your worldbuilding
Story-driven visual details and symbolic elements
Collaborative consultation and creative direction
High-resolution, print-ready export files
Artwork tailored to match your book’s tone and aesthetic
To begin:
Select the Illustrated Fantasy Map service and submit your deposit through the storefront. From there, project details, timelines, invoicing structure, and final scope will be coordinated directly with the artist based on your worldbuilding needs and project complexity.
Authors are encouraged to provide:
World descriptions
Rough sketches (if available)
Lore notes
Visual references
Existing branding or cover artwork
The more context provided, the more cohesive and immersive your final map can become.
Fantasy maps are fully custom illustration projects and are non-refundable once work has begun.
Turnaround time varies depending on project scope, revision rounds, and artist availability.
Commercial licensing and usage policies may vary depending on intended use.
Authors are responsible for ensuring all provided reference materials are properly licensed and owned.
At Hawthorn & Aster, we believe fantasy maps should feel like extensions of the worlds they represent—not generic filler pages. Every map is created with care, storytelling intent, and deep respect for the worlds indie authors spend years building.
Custom illustrated fantasy maps for indie authors who want their worlds to feel immersive, memorable, and alive beyond the page.
A beautifully designed map does more than show geography—it deepens atmosphere, strengthens worldbuilding, and helps readers emotionally connect to the world they’re exploring.
At Hawthorn & Aster, our illustrated map services are designed specifically for indie authors creating fantasy, romantasy, speculative fiction, and worldbuilding-heavy stories. Whether you’re crafting sprawling kingdoms, dangerous wildernesses, hidden cities, or lore-rich political landscapes, custom map artwork helps transform your setting into a tangible part of the reading experience.
Our current map artist, My Lan, creates fully custom, hand-illustrated fantasy maps tailored to the tone, history, and aesthetic of your world. No templates. No copy-paste assets. Every map is built from the ground up to feel unique to your story.
These maps go beyond simple layout and navigation.
Each design is created with storytelling in mind, incorporating visual details that help communicate the culture, atmosphere, and emotional tone of your world. Depending on your project, maps may include:
Symbolic landmarks
Unique city and environmental design
Creatures and hidden storytelling elements
Historical or era-inspired illustration styles
Decorative flourishes and fantasy motifs
Visual cues tied to lore, politics, or magic systems
The result is a custom fantasy map that feels immersive, intentional, and cohesive with your book’s overall branding and worldbuilding.
Single Page: $660–$690 USD
Full Spread: $860–$890 USD
Single Page: $790–$820 USD
Full Spread: $1070–$1090 USD
Final pricing may vary depending on:Complexity
World size and detail
Illustration style
Additional decorative elements
Commercial usage requirements
Fantasy and romantasy novels
Epic fantasy and lore-heavy stories
Special edition hardcovers and collector editions
Kickstarter and crowdfunding campaigns
Illustrated books and premium print projects
Indie authors seeking immersive, custom world maps
Completely original, hand-illustrated map artwork
Unique cities, landmarks, and environmental design inspired by your worldbuilding
Story-driven visual details and symbolic elements
Collaborative consultation and creative direction
High-resolution, print-ready export files
Artwork tailored to match your book’s tone and aesthetic
To begin:
Select the Illustrated Fantasy Map service and submit your deposit through the storefront. From there, project details, timelines, invoicing structure, and final scope will be coordinated directly with the artist based on your worldbuilding needs and project complexity.
Authors are encouraged to provide:
World descriptions
Rough sketches (if available)
Lore notes
Visual references
Existing branding or cover artwork
The more context provided, the more cohesive and immersive your final map can become.
Fantasy maps are fully custom illustration projects and are non-refundable once work has begun.
Turnaround time varies depending on project scope, revision rounds, and artist availability.
Commercial licensing and usage policies may vary depending on intended use.
Authors are responsible for ensuring all provided reference materials are properly licensed and owned.
At Hawthorn & Aster, we believe fantasy maps should feel like extensions of the worlds they represent—not generic filler pages. Every map is created with care, storytelling intent, and deep respect for the worlds indie authors spend years building.
