Tumble down the rabbit hole and find yourself in an inky black-and-white wonderland. This interactive activity book takes you on a ramble through a secret garden created in beautifully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations all waiting to be brought to life through colouring, but each also sheltering all kinds of tiny creatures just waiting to be found. And there are also bits of the garden that still need to be completed by you. Appealing to all ages, the intricately-realized world of the Secret Garden is both beautiful and inspirational.
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."..a sublime labyrinth of gorgeously detailed coloring pages, and yet it's so much more." - "TakesAVillage.net"
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Johanna Basford is an illustrator and ink evangelist who creates intricate and hand-drawn illustrations rooted in the flora and fauna that surrounds her home in rural Scotland.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
I CANNOT BELIEVE THE POOR, POOR PAPER USED IN THE PRINTING OF THIS GREAT BOOK
18 Sep 2013
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The best book of its type EVER and what do they do? print it on the poorest quality paper EVER!! I totally agree with another reviewer when they said, ink pens, felt tips etc, ALL bleed onto the next side of the page. Should have a large label on existing book the covers saying "for use with coloured pencils ONLY" This book is absolute rubbish unless for the youngest of children who simply want to "scribble" What was the author thinking to allow this to happen to her stunning book? PLEASE, Miss Basford, if this book goes to a second printing, find another printer who will provide the correct paper, there really are hundreds our there!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I'm really glad my fiancee recommended this book to me as a little hobby I could spend my time on. I must admit the thought of buying a colouring book at the age of 28 had not even begun occur to me! But, having seen previews of the pages of this book, I knew immediately that it would be a great investment.
Having now started colouring my first page, I realise just how much fun I'm going to have and how long the book will last me. The designs are so detailed! One can spend half an hour just colouring in one tree on a page where that tree only takes up a very small proportion of the room.
It's so cool that my fiancee asked if she could colour in some of the pages herself. Luckily, the book is so large that I was more than able to let her have as many pages as she wanted.
I'd heartily recommend this to any person into art, drawing, crafts or magical/fantasy themes. This book really is a world you can escape into for a bit during those spare bits of time in a day.
Having now started colouring my first page, I realise just how much fun I'm going to have and how long the book will last me. The designs are so detailed! One can spend half an hour just colouring in one tree on a page where that tree only takes up a very small proportion of the room.
It's so cool that my fiancee asked if she could colour in some of the pages herself. Luckily, the book is so large that I was more than able to let her have as many pages as she wanted.
I'd heartily recommend this to any person into art, drawing, crafts or magical/fantasy themes. This book really is a world you can escape into for a bit during those spare bits of time in a day.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Sophie
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This beutiful book had a gasp from me on every page! It is simply amazing. I bought this book because I love colouring but wanted something more grown up and artistic, this was the book for me! It also has many pages where you can add to the designs, so you get to draw as well, and a cute treasure hunt throughout. I couldn't believe just how many designs there are - even the nameplate and inside of the dust jacket are covered in lovely swirly flowers for you to colour!
The only thing I don't like about this book is the paper quality, although decent I feel as though a book designed for colouring in such detail should really be made with super heavy-duty paper so that pens don't bleed through. My fine tipped felt pens bleed through slightly so I will probably use pencils for designs that have other pictures on the reverse side. DO A PEN TEST ON A PAGE AT THE BACK! - I know I would have been so upset to find I ruined a design by my pens bleeding through!!
Be warned - this is not the book for you if you struggle with your close up vision, the designs are so intricate, so spaces that need colouring are no more than a 0.5mm across!
Thank you to the illustrater for a beautiful book that will provide months and months ( if not years ) of pleasure for me.
The only thing I don't like about this book is the paper quality, although decent I feel as though a book designed for colouring in such detail should really be made with super heavy-duty paper so that pens don't bleed through. My fine tipped felt pens bleed through slightly so I will probably use pencils for designs that have other pictures on the reverse side. DO A PEN TEST ON A PAGE AT THE BACK! - I know I would have been so upset to find I ruined a design by my pens bleeding through!!
Be warned - this is not the book for you if you struggle with your close up vision, the designs are so intricate, so spaces that need colouring are no more than a 0.5mm across!
Thank you to the illustrater for a beautiful book that will provide months and months ( if not years ) of pleasure for me.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Grandpa
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This book is let down by he very cheap feeling poor quality paper.... ink bleeds through so coloured pencils are better.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Its not difficult to write a review as I love Johanna's work anyway. I bought 2 copies, one for me to keep and one for my daughters birthday which I know she will love. Its nearly too nice to colour in but the temptation will kick in eventually. If you want a great present for your children, dont buy a generic colouring book, buy this. It will keep them entertained for days. Lovely book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Woofusaurus
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I was hesitant about buying this book after seeing so many people disappointed with the paper quality. However, the very first page only has publishing info on the other side and so it is perfect for testing pens. Sharpie permanent markers are visible from the other side of the page, but Staedtler and Crayola felt tips don't show through too badly, and of course colouring pencils, pastels and wax crayons would be fine. It is a shame that such a beautiful, beautiful, intricate piece of art was printed on such absorbent paper.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Mandy
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I bought this for a friend in the USA, whose daughter had told her she was too old to buy a colouring book! This book is lovely and suitable for most ages, although with such intricate drawings I think adults will get the most pleasure from it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I loved this book not only is it a colouring book but it has little animals to look for, a couple of mazes and space to have a go at completing the designs yourself if you wish to. The only down side is that pro markers go through to next page and some other pens as well. I found it best to use pencils.the designs are so detailed and my favourite I photocopied on to card coloured in and framed it. I decided that I needed a second book so I had I coloured in and one not. As I suffer with arthritis I did find it easier for me to photo copy the designs so I could use my pro markers on them.
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good delivery thank you
clear illustrations and look forward to using it next winter. cheaper than in high street shops. nothing more to add
Published 2 days ago by Mrs S Friend
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, poor paper
Great book but loses a star for the poor quality paper. Good thing I stared on the front piece. I'm planning to get some pricey felt pens which I'm assured will not bleed but it's... Read more
Published 4 days ago by DivineChoice
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful pictures
Lovely book full of fine lined pictures. Great for older children. Bought as a present and was very well received.
Published 7 days ago by Twizzle13
5.0 out of 5 stars
I will buy another!
Oh my! I read all the reviews before buying. Most cautioned not to use felt pens. DO!! I tried a little on one back page and it didn't soak through! Read more
Published 18 days ago by Polly Williams
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Great gift for nature loving child
I bought this at Christmas for my boyfriends niece whose parents are both horticulturalists - needless to say they all loved this book.
Published 18 days ago by Victoria Summers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely, but could be even better
This is an absolutely beautiful book. The designs are lovely, and the fact that on some pages there is room to add to them yourself is a nice touch. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Suzanne Lay
5.0 out of 5 stars
The book you need
Wonderful book. Never realised coloring books could be so relaxing. I recommend it to anyone who wants to de-stress at times
Published 20 days ago by Lynda Potter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely beautiful.
A stunning colouring book for all ages. It really is a thing of beauty - the artist, Johanna Basford, is supremely talented. Read more
Published 20 days ago by LaLaLand
5.0 out of 5 stars
A stunning collection
A superb collection of art for older colourers. Brilliant product, allowing for many a happy hour of colouring. Suitable forany age - but ideally suited to the 'older' colourer.
Published 20 days ago by Mr. G. McArthur
4.0 out of 5 stars
Colouring In.
As previously commented, the quality of the paper definitely lets this product down. I tried the gel pens with it and while not perfect they only show through slightly and give a... Read more
Published 22 days ago by A DYSON
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