Fine Art Licensing for Books, Magazines & Editorial Media

High-impact contemporary art and illustration for book covers, editorial spreads, magazines and cultural publishing — available for international licensing and bespoke commissions.

Expressive, emotional, and instantly recognizable imagery for fiction, non-fiction, literary, fashion, psychology, and cultural projects.

Trusted by Leading Global Publishers & Media

Selected by leading publishing houses, editors and creative directors for impactful book covers, editorial illustration, magazine features and international visual campaigns.

Penguin Random House logo – publishing partner for book cover licensing by Juca Máximo
Vogue Germany
Condé Nast
btb Verlag

Featured Editorial & Book Cover Projects

From international bestsellers to high-profile editorial releases, Juca’s expressive art adds emotional resonance and a distinctive visual identity to publishing and media projects.

Published in Europe Penguin/BTB (Germany)

Book cover illustration licensed in Europe by Penguin / BTB (Germany), for the novel Die Kunst des Verschwindens by Melanie Raabe.

The Artist & Legacy

Exhibited in 20+ countries across 4 continents

– Selected in Lürzer’s Archive “200 Best Illustrators Worldwide”

– Licensed & commissioned by Penguin/BTB (Germany) and Condé Nast / Vogue Germany

Juca Máximo is a Brazilian contemporary artist, illustrator and sculptor whose work transforms emotion into visual identity.
His paintings and drawings explore gesture, movement and psychological depth, creating expressive imagery recognized for its editorial and book-cover versatility.
Represented internationally and featured from New York to Taipei — including the monumental screens of Madison Square Garden — his visual language bridges fine art and storytelling: human, intense and instantly recognizable.

Consectetur Adipiscing

Licensing Options

1. Editorial & Magazine Licensing

– Single articles, features, essays, culture pages and columns

– Non-exclusive or semi-exclusive usage

– Print + digital rights

– High-resolution files (RGB/CMYK)

– Delivery within 24–48 hours

2. Book Cover Licensing

– Fiction, non-fiction and literary collections

– Front cover + spine + back cover options

– Optional series / collection visual identity

– Exclusive or territory-based licensing 

– Custom color and cropping adjustments

3. Campaigns & Cultural Projects

– Festivals, institutions and NGOs

– Key visual + adaptations

– Long-term usage options

– Visual consulting included

Art in Context — Published & Licensed Across Global Editorial Markets

From newspapers and magazines to book interiors and cultural spreads, Juca’s imagery adapts seamlessly to different editorial layouts and storytelling formats.

Newspaper cover featuring Juca Máximo’s ‘Energy Series’ artwork: a neon-green abstract human form intertwined with golden energy lines on a deep black background. Striking contemporary visual used in press and editorial contexts. Perfect for licensing in newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, cultural articles, creative marketing projects and editorial design studios.
Editorial art spread featuring Juca Máximo’s expressive ink illustration of human figures in motion, published in a premium art magazine. Dynamic brushstrokes, contemporary figurative style and handwritten notes convey emotional storytelling. Ideal example of high-end editorial illustration, visual storytelling and art licensing for publishers, book covers, cultural magazines and design agencies worldwide.
artincontext
Modern magazine cover featuring Juca Máximo’s ‘Portrait Colors’ series — a bold, fashion-inspired expressive portrait with vivid red, blue and orange shapes. Artistic, upscale and graphic, ideal for fashion editorials, creative direction, book covers, branding projects, magazine features and global art licensing collaborations with design and marketing agencies.

Editorial Visual Gallery — Imagery for Books & Magazines

A curated selection of licensing-ready artworks — from expressive portraits to conceptual abstractions.
Ideal for fiction, non-fiction, essays, psychology, fashion, culture and contemporary editorial features.

Ready to License Powerful, Emotional Art?

Each artwork is a fragment of human emotion — ready to be adapted to your book cover, editorial spread or cultural project.

Contact: contact@jucamaximo.com
Instagram: @jucamaximoart
WhatsApp: +55 85 99749-1339

Juca Máximo provides licensing-ready artworks for book covers, magazines, editorial features, and publishing houses. His work is used by global publishers including Penguin/BTB and Condé Nast (Vogue Germany). Ideal for fiction, non-fiction, essays, psychology, fashion, culture, and contemporary literature. Licensing available for authors, editors, publishers, literary agents, and media companies.