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One of my most popular posts was that of the 30 Coolest Coloring Books for Grown-Ups back in 2009, so it's time for an update. Since then there have been some fabulous additions to the category by everyone from luxury brands to well-known low-brow artists to individuals self-publishing their own unique coloring books.
Here are my picks for the coolest coloring books of 2011-2012 (some not even out yet but available for pre-order).
Color Ink Books by Brothers Washburn.
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To start with, if you are not familiar with the fabulous DIY Periodicals, Color Ink Books by the Brothers Washburn, you've been missing out. Their motivation was to create a venue that would infuse the artists with the art enthusiasts. The publications are printed in black and white and give the readers the option to add their own color.
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Each 8.5' x 11' 100 page volume features a who’s who of pop surrealists, lowbrow, avant garde, underground, graffiti, street and subversive artists as well as many up and comers.
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Tara McPherson, Luke Cheh, Rob Reger, Steve Daily and Chris Ryniak are just a few of the participating artists. Shop for them here
Modern Art Coloring Books
Natural Wonders Coloring Book by Patrick Hruby:
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A Coloring Book: Drawings by Andy Warhol
Created especially for clients' children for Christmas in 1961, this coloring book has just been reissued.
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Andy Warhol Coloring Book by Prestel:
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MoMA Color Play Coloring Book:
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Alexander Girard Coloring Book:
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Graff color workbook by Scape Martinez and Graffiti Coloring Book 3: International Styles by Björn Almqvist (Author):
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In Between The Lines Coloring Books, Volume 2 and Volume 3 by Rx Art. Featuring line art by well known contemporary artists:
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The ridiculously expensive Hermes Les 4 Mondes coloring book
12 pages with 24 designs for you to fill with color, measures 15" x 11", $135:
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Funny, Edgy and Erotic Coloring Books
Fat Ladies in Space by Nicole Lorenz:
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What Would Jesus Color? by Rose Kent
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An Erotic Adult Coloring Book (15 R-rated pen and ink drawings to color) by Erin K. Lenchner:
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The Mature Coloring Book by Dalit Salad:
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Fashionable Coloring Books
YSL Coloring Book:
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My Wonderful World of Fashion and My Even More Wonderful World of Fashion by Nina Chakrabati:
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The Fashion Coloring Book by Carol Chu and Lulu Chang (due out Mar 6, 2012):
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See all of Amazon's Art Related Coloring Books
See the previous Top 30 coolest Coloring Books for Grown-Ups:
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