Best colouring books for adults

As August 2 marks National Colouring Book Day, we round up our favourite colouring books designed with adults in mind
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Melisha Kaur21 June 2018
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The adult colouring book craze shows no sign of slowing down as more books continue to hit the shelves.

Grown-ups are reaching for their crayons and pencils and using colouring as a way of achieving mindfulness. So after a hectic day's work, pick up one of these books and de-stress.

Art for Mindfulness: Landscapes

Featuring 60 striking landscape patterns to inspire meditation, this book is ideal for those who need to improve their focus. It starts with an introduction from art therapist Imi Lo and features uplifting quotes with each illustration.

£3.50 | Amazon | Buy it now

Colour Me Good Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch fans, rejoice. Created by British artist and publisher, this colouring book is packed with 16 delightful line drawings of the Sherlock actor’s best-known roles. You’ll also find some additional games to keep you entertained on those rainy days.

£7.50 | National Theatre Bookshop | Buy it now

Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt

Johanna Basford’s bestselling Secret Garden offers a series of intricate black-and-white drawings printed on high-quality paper, such as panoramic garden scenes and floral patterns. Great for all ages, it is the first colouring book in the illustrator’s stunning collection.

£7.77 | Wordery | Buy it now


Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom: A Colouring Book Adventure

Wildlife fans ought to be impressed by this collection of awe-inducing illustrations of mammals, birds, fish and floral motifs. From decorated elephants to delicate dragonflies, the drawings include plenty to delight adults and older children alike.

£7.19 | Amazon | Buy it now

Under Star Projectors: The Unofficial Drake Colouring Book

If paisley patterns aren’t your thing, then flick through this Drake-inspired colouring book, which charts the life and music of the ‘6 God’ rapper. The delightful illustrations come from 15 different artists. What better way to de-stress than throwing some shade on a pouty Drizzy face?

£7.99 | Wordery | Buy it now

Dream Catcher: Mindfulness: A Beautiful, Stress-Reducing Adult Colouring Book

Designed to promote a clearer mind and reduce anxiety, this inspiring book of drawings is ideal for keeping you occupied on the tube home from work or right before bed. The delicate illustrations are complete with spiritual quotes to motivate and inspire you. Each drawing is printed on a single page with the reverse left blank, meaning you can cut out your coloured-in work to frame and display.

£4.99 | Amazon | Buy it now

Cat Therapy: A Mindful Colouring Book For Adults

A colouring book for feline fans – you heard us right. Inside you’ll find 100 cat-inspired designs, from mysterious cats to friendly kittens, to help you re-discover your inner calm.

£6.48 | Amazon | Buy it now

Harry Potter Colouring Book

Colouring away your worries can be as easy as ‘Wingardium Leviosa’ with this Harry Potter-themed collection of drawings, which features scenes and characters from the popular film series. A must-have for any Potterhead.

£7.59 | Amazon | Buy it now

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