Nathan Putens specializes in book design for publishers, museums, and individuals, and is a graphic designer for the City of Lincoln.

Awards
AIGA 50 Books | 50 Covers
Association of University Presses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show
(2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024)
Book Arts Award from the Nebraska Center for the Book
American Alliance of Museums
Mountain Plains Museums Association

Current and past clients
Georgetown University Press
Ohio State University Press
University of Hawai'i Press
University of Texas Press
University of Montana Press
University of Washington Press
Nebraska State Historical Society

Unsolicited testimonials

"You do an excellent job and I appreciate your great talents and knowledge." —Ken Price, Director, University of Montana Printing Services

"I love the book design! You are a talented and creative designer (and FAST) ... It's been a delight to work with you!" —Leta Powell Drake, author of The Calamities of Kalamity Kate