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Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book for Adults Paperback – Coloring Book, March 26, 2013
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This interactive colouring book takes you on a ramble through a garden created in beautifully detailed pen–and–ink illustrations by Johanna Basford.
There are pictures to colour, mazes to solve, patterns to complete and lots of space for you to add your own inky drawings. Use felt tip pens to add a splash of colour or a black pen with a fine nib to create your own doodles and details.
Johanna Basford has sold over 21 million books worldwide. Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book was her first book. It has been translated into over 44 languages.
'Colouring in isn't just for kids. These intricate, magical drawings from Secret Garden by Johanna Basford are just waiting to be brought to life.' The Guardian
'Joanna Basford's Secret Garden is an 'inky treasure hunt and colouring book' filled with intricate drawings waiting to be brought to life. It's the colouring–in book you wish you had the hand–eye coordination to do, aged two.' The Independent
'Prepare yourself to get lost in a magical world with this interactive activity book that takes you through a secret garden of incredible drawings by Johanna Basford.' Buzzfeed
'Coloring books for adults have been around for decades, but Basford's success…has helped to create a massive new industry category.' The New Yorker
Also available by Johanna Basford from Laurence King Publishing:
Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest and Colouring Book (9781780674872)
Secret Garden: Journal (9781856699853)
Secret Garden:12 Notecards (9781856699471)
Enchanted Forest: Artist's Edition (9781780677842)
Enchanted Forest: Journal (9781780679181)
Enchanted Forest: 12 Notecards (9781780677835)
- Reading age8 years and up
- Print length96 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 and up
- Dimensions9.88 x 0.5 x 9.88 inches
- PublisherLaurence King Publishing
- Publication dateMarch 26, 2013
- ISBN-109781780671062
- ISBN-13978-1780671062
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"...a sublime labyrinth of gorgeously detailed coloring pages, and yet it's so much more." - TakesAVillage.net
"...the prettiest coloring book of the season." - GirlsLife.com
"...this book has multigenerational appeal. It's not just a coloring book, by any means. Some pages have space where the garden is incomplete so kids (and adults) can create a little flora and fauna of their own." - CoolMomPicks.com
"Artist Johanna Basford is at the forefront of the grown up coloring trend. Her whimsical artwork just makes us want to drop all our responsibilities and color forever." - Hello Giggles
"There are few art forms as meditative, nostalgic and all-around blissful as the coloring book.Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford's imagination." - Huffington Post
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- ASIN : 1780671067
- Publisher : Laurence King Publishing; Act Clr Cs edition (March 26, 2013)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 96 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781780671062
- ISBN-13 : 978-1780671062
- Reading age : 8 years and up
- Grade level : 3 and up
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.88 x 0.5 x 9.88 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #15,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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I'm on a mission to inspire the world to be creative!
Tumble down the rabbit hole and find yourself in my inky black and white Wonderland... I'm an illustrator and ink evangelist who prefers pens and pencils to pixels. I create intricate, hand drawn illustrations that adorn colouring books, coffee cups, trainers, walls, beer bottles and even walls!
My creativity is cultivated by a curious imagination and a delight in the fantastic. Much of my work has roots in the flora and fauna that surrounded me growing up on my parent's fish farm in rural Scotland.
Every piece I create starts life as a simple pencil sketch, evolving into a rambling pen and ink drawing usually spanning several sheets of paper. I love the tactile nature of the materials I use and the joy of smudgy fingerprints. My delicate hand inked designs intend to charm and delight, inviting you to peer closer and discover the hidden intricacies.
For me, computer generated graphics can feel cold and soulless whereas hand drawing captures a sense of energy and character which no pixel can ever replicate. I'm on a mission to vanquish the vector and champion the (wobbly) hand drawn line.
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Here are my thoughts: I've tried many adult coloring books, and I think these are still the best, overall, even for beginning adults returning to coloring for the first time. The goal of coloring this way is to relax and find pleasure in an everyday activity. When's the last time you just indulged in your favorite colors or bought a sparkle glitter pen? The idea with these books isn't to make artistic masterpieces (although a lot of non-artists do!), but to have fun. If you keep the idea of fun in mind, I think you'll enjoy this book.
What makes a good coloring book for adults?
1. Clearly defined shapes. It sounds basic, but I've used coloring books where the shapes aren't finished. That makes for a frustrating color. The shapes in this book are all really well drawn. Also, if she draws a pattern, that pattern is consistently drawn, so you don't end up in a sea of 'wait what'.
2. The pictures are beautiful. This should go without saying, and yet, many coloring books are kinda fugly. This book is just chock full of beauty, from tiny leaves to great big trees. If you liked those 'find the objects' game in Highlights magazine as a kid, you'll love this book--as you color, you will come across hidden animals and bees and little weird flowers. It's fun!
3. The drawings are specifically made for coloring. I think Basford does this better than any other artist out there right now. There are some pages in this book are specifically designed to help those new to coloring develop fun ways of embellishing their art. She's got some details of leaves filled in and others where you're supposed to fill it in with your own ideas.
4. The paper is good quality and resists bleedthrough. YES. This is the only really reliable coloring books series I've found. I've used everything from Tombows to copics to my gel pens with ZERO problems with bleedthrough. If you use Sharpies, you might get bleedthrough, but, y'know, those bleed through plaster. I have colored both sides of many pages with no problems. The paper also has a little 'tooth', so if you use colored pencils, they are easy to do shading with!
5. Most of the pages are worth coloring. I think we've all got our favorite pages, but it's a bummer to buy a coloring book based on the cover only to discover that the cover picture is the only one worth coloring. This book isn't like that. There's a few pictures I don't like, but only a few. I would say I color about 90% of this book each time. It's also got a handy guide in the back with a thumbnail of each coloring page. If you like those thumbnails, you will like the book!
6. Decent price for what you get. At the time of this review, a new copy is only $9. That's cheaper than a pizza!
OK, I think that's it. I'd like to recommend a few pens and supplies for those new to coloring books like this. Crayons are way WAY too big. My current favorite coloring supplies are:
1. The Zebra Sarasa gel pens. They come in wonderful colors, have lots of ink, and the .07 tips are the perfect size for these shapes. I've included a link to the full set: Zebra Sarasa Clip Rapid Dry Ink Gel Retractable Pen, 0.7mm, 20 Colors Set with Original Vinyl Pen Case
2. Tombow Dual Tip Brush Markers. These are gorgeous. If you're new to these markers, what's cool about them is you can blend the colors and create lots of shading. If you buy a set, it should come with a clear 'blender'. I like to make leaves using the green and the blue and the blender, starting from nearly clear light green to super dark green. You can also easily layer colors! Start with a gentle, light brush stroke at the 'light' end of your object, then color two strokes for the medium color, then three or five for the dark color. If you want to try them, I recommend Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers, Bright, 10-Pack as a starting set, but if you are buying as a gift and have more to spend, Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set, 20-Pack, Jelly Bean and Groovy Colors (56156 & 56159) would be even better.
3. My current favorite markers are Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips - "Styles May Vary" . Yes, I really mean that. Look, I own two giant sets of Copics, so I know me some markers. The Crayolas are still awesome. The 'washable' ink means they're really wet and lay down plenty of color, but instead of that being a downside, it makes them super blendable! You can create lots of wonderful shading and color mixes with these inexpensive little dudes. If you've never tried them, what have you got to lose? Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips - "Styles May Vary"
Lastly, no set of adult coloring supplies would be complete without some sparkle. There are a ton of sparkly and metallic pens on the market these days. The sparkle ink is usually opaque, so you use it to create highlights. Lots of people like the Sakura 37904 6-Piece Gelly Roll Assorted Colors Stardust Meteor Pen Set l pens, but I find them kind of gloppy and unpredictable. My personal favorites are the Uni-ball Signo Sparkling UM120, 7 Color Set (Japan import) [Komainu-Dou Original Package ]. If you'd like to have a pastel highlighter that's pretty but doesn't sparkle, I love these the Uni-ball Signo Angelic UM-120AC Gel Ink Pen 0.7mm, 8 colors set (Japan Import) [Komainu-Dou Original Package ].
I have included a couple of photos of my own coloring pages. The first is a page from this book, colored with a mix of markers and gel pens. The second is from Secret Garden Artist's Edition: 20 Drawings to Color and Frame The third is the two pages side by side, so you can compare the size and format to see which you'd prefer.
I hope this has given y'all some ideas for beginning (or continuing!) your journey with color and coloring! Have fun everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
Here are my thoughts: I've tried many adult coloring books, and I think these are still the best, overall, even for beginning adults returning to coloring for the first time. The goal of coloring this way is to relax and find pleasure in an everyday activity. When's the last time you just indulged in your favorite colors or bought a sparkle glitter pen? The idea with these books isn't to make artistic masterpieces (although a lot of non-artists do!), but to have fun. If you keep the idea of fun in mind, I think you'll enjoy this book.
What makes a good coloring book for adults?
1. Clearly defined shapes. It sounds basic, but I've used coloring books where the shapes aren't finished. That makes for a frustrating color. The shapes in this book are all really well drawn. Also, if she draws a pattern, that pattern is consistently drawn, so you don't end up in a sea of 'wait what'.
2. The pictures are beautiful. This should go without saying, and yet, many coloring books are kinda fugly. This book is just chock full of beauty, from tiny leaves to great big trees. If you liked those 'find the objects' game in Highlights magazine as a kid, you'll love this book--as you color, you will come across hidden animals and bees and little weird flowers. It's fun!
3. The drawings are specifically made for coloring. I think Basford does this better than any other artist out there right now. There are some pages in this book are specifically designed to help those new to coloring develop fun ways of embellishing their art. She's got some details of leaves filled in and others where you're supposed to fill it in with your own ideas.
4. The paper is good quality and resists bleedthrough. YES. This is the only really reliable coloring books series I've found. I've used everything from Tombows to copics to my gel pens with ZERO problems with bleedthrough. If you use Sharpies, you might get bleedthrough, but, y'know, those bleed through plaster. I have colored both sides of many pages with no problems. The paper also has a little 'tooth', so if you use colored pencils, they are easy to do shading with!
5. Most of the pages are worth coloring. I think we've all got our favorite pages, but it's a bummer to buy a coloring book based on the cover only to discover that the cover picture is the only one worth coloring. This book isn't like that. There's a few pictures I don't like, but only a few. I would say I color about 90% of this book each time. It's also got a handy guide in the back with a thumbnail of each coloring page. If you like those thumbnails, you will like the book!
6. Decent price for what you get. At the time of this review, a new copy is only $9. That's cheaper than a pizza!
OK, I think that's it. I'd like to recommend a few pens and supplies for those new to coloring books like this. Crayons are way WAY too big. My current favorite coloring supplies are:
1. The Zebra Sarasa gel pens. They come in wonderful colors, have lots of ink, and the .07 tips are the perfect size for these shapes. I've included a link to the full set: [[ASIN:B01LXEPCSB Zebra Sarasa Clip Rapid Dry Ink Gel Retractable Pen, 0.7mm, 20 Colors Set with Original Vinyl Pen Case]]
2. Tombow Dual Tip Brush Markers. These are gorgeous. If you're new to these markers, what's cool about them is you can blend the colors and create lots of shading. If you buy a set, it should come with a clear 'blender'. I like to make leaves using the green and the blue and the blender, starting from nearly clear light green to super dark green. You can also easily layer colors! Start with a gentle, light brush stroke at the 'light' end of your object, then color two strokes for the medium color, then three or five for the dark color. If you want to try them, I recommend [[ASIN:B00JVB8FBA Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers, Bright, 10-Pack]] as a starting set, but if you are buying as a gift and have more to spend, [[ASIN:B00QHFCGJK Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set, 20-Pack, Jelly Bean and Groovy Colors (56156 & 56159)]] would be even better.
3. My current favorite markers are [[ASIN:B00004UFOO Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips - "Styles May Vary"]]. Yes, I really mean that. Look, I own two giant sets of Copics, so I know me some markers. The Crayolas are still awesome. The 'washable' ink means they're really wet and lay down plenty of color, but instead of that being a downside, it makes them super blendable! You can create lots of wonderful shading and color mixes with these inexpensive little dudes. If you've never tried them, what have you got to lose? [[ASIN:B00004UFOO Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips - "Styles May Vary"]]
Lastly, no set of adult coloring supplies would be complete without some sparkle. There are a ton of sparkly and metallic pens on the market these days. The sparkle ink is usually opaque, so you use it to create highlights. Lots of people like the [[ASIN:B000N71IPQ Sakura 37904 6-Piece Gelly Roll Assorted Colors Stardust Meteor Pen Set]]l pens, but I find them kind of gloppy and unpredictable. My personal favorites are the [[ASIN:B00LYNM4WE Uni-ball Signo Sparkling UM120, 7 Color Set (Japan import) [Komainu-Dou Original Package]]]. If you'd like to have a pastel highlighter that's pretty but doesn't sparkle, I love these the [[ASIN:B00R4W32F2 Uni-ball Signo Angelic UM-120AC Gel Ink Pen 0.7mm, 8 colors set (Japan Import) [Komainu-Dou Original Package]]].
I have included a couple of photos of my own coloring pages. The first is a page from this book, colored with a mix of markers and gel pens. The second is from[[ASIN:1780677316 Secret Garden Artist's Edition: 20 Drawings to Color and Frame]] The third is the two pages side by side, so you can compare the size and format to see which you'd prefer.
I hope this has given y'all some ideas for beginning (or continuing!) your journey with color and coloring! Have fun everyone!
This really isn't so much a kid's book, unless your kid's a super careful one and takes their time with it. I was a careful kid, and wow, do I wish they'd made books like this when I was a child. I would have been so in love. Just heavenly fun. The pieces within are quite detailed and so, so very pretty.
Kind of silly story but, when I first began working on it, I realized, to my eternal horror, that I finally need bifocals! I looked down to start, frowned, then looked up. Everything seemed okay. Down at the blurry page, then back up again. What was this? Couldn't be! I wailed out to my husband, who's been wearing them for quite a while now, "Honey! I can't SEE this! What's going on?" He had a good laugh at my expense, which I think I richly deserved since I teased him to pieces the day he got his.
If you like to draw at night, as I do, plan on having a good lamp for light. I use an old clamp lamp and swivel it around so I can really see what I'm doing. Do I sound a little obsessed with this book? Maybe. But the truth is that coloring these images is a such a relaxing, pleasant experience, and it's helped me a ton with my stress.
Make sure to use nice soft pencils. You can't use marker since the images are printed both front and back. Even if they weren't, you'd have to use a very fine nib and the paper is porous, so bleeding might happen whether you wanted it to or not. You *could* scan them and print them out on a thicker paper, and then color with marker, which is something I've been thinking about.
I'm so proud of one of my pages that I actually hung it on the wall. Absolutely silly of me, right? That's how lovely the images are, though. I love this book and I recommend it to anyone who needs a little extra help in letting go of the worries and troubles of everyday life. I can't say enough how much this book was worth the ten dollars I spent on it. Just great.
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