| I've
seen a lot of coloring books, but I think this one has to
be the most original and unusual one I've encountered. Instead
of swirling florals or intricately patterned animals, this
one is filled with an eclectic selection of the strange and
unconventional. As it says on the reverse, the drawings suggest
stories and get the imagination flowing in the way that most
other current coloring offerings just don't. There are more
than 45 pages in here filled with dancing jerboas, maps of
cities such as New York, hammerhead sharks with hammers for
heads, an owl that looks like a man's head with a beard, bookshelves,
townscapes, chemical apparatus, robots, shells, snow globes
and many more. Pictures are roughly grouped into themes such
as maps, books, technical, animals, etc., but none are entirely
conventional, a refreshing change! Each page has a perforated
edge so you can detach it, a useful option as I can imagine
these pictures making great conversation pieces if displayed
on the wall. The drawings are printed on bright white heavyweight
paper and are one sided so you can use whatever coloring medium
you like, although putting a sheet of paper behind if you
are using pens or paints is essential. Lines are crisp and
vary from very thin to very thick and areas to color range
from large to intricate so you can choose depending on how
you feel and what you are using. Inside the back cover is
a page about color theory showing color wheels, combinations,
etc., which is helpful. Overall if you are looking for a quality
coloring book that dares to be different, I can't think of
a better choice. Top marks for sheer imagination!
If you cannot find a good range of coloring materials locally
try www.searchpress.com
for a list of suppliers. |
