Riz Marsella

Creative Director

Working for Ignatius Press is one of the most challenging and fun jobs I have ever had.  When I first came to interview with Father Fessio over 12 years ago, I thought I would only help in the advertising department.  But now, I also design about a dozen book covers a year. My first experience with magazine layout and logotype design came when Father Fessio decided to publish Catholic World Report magazine.

Since then, I have also been involved with the magazine design of Catholic Dossier and Catholic Faith.  If you have never read these magazines, you are missing a lot!!!  When I want to get a world view of current events with a Catholic perspective, I pick up my latest copy of Catholic World Report.  I love reading the letters to the editor, because I can deduce from the letters that come from all over the world that the Catholic Church is alive and well!

Currently, I am designing a stained glass window which is making me very crazy yet happy.  No, I do not have any experience in this field.  It is a daunting task but with the inspiration from the Holy Spirit, I hope this project turns out well.

Ignatius Press Books I designed:

Prodigal Daughters is very special to me because I can relate to the women's stories. Their difficult journeys in search of the truth are awe inspiring.	If you enjoy Sister Wendy's insights, then you would love her reflections in her coffee table book, In the Midst of Chaos, Peace.	If you would like a glimpse of how the monks lived and coped during the reformation, then you will find A Time Before You Die riveting.

Favorite Ignatius Press Books:

by Felix Timmermans

by Louis de Wohl

by Laura Berquist