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14 Unusual Coloring Books for Adults
Like slumber parties, whipped cream, and juice boxes, coloring books aren't just for kids anymore. There's a huge collection of coloring books that appeal to a (slightly) more mature crowd out there, perfect for any coffee table. I colored in a few pages.
1. The 1990s Coloring Book: All That and a Box of Crayons (Psych! Crayons Not Included.)
Ulysses Press
As any nostalgic twentysomething will tell you, the '90s was the best decade ever. Who needs Woodstock or the first moon walk, when the '90s had Pogs and Gameboys? Believe me when I say this coloring book has it all: Legends of the Hidden Temple, X-Files, Tomagatchi, you name it. There's even a draw-your-own Beanie Baby page! (I made mental_floss its own themed bear.)
The coloring book explains that it doesn't come with crayons (with that classic '90s 'tude) so I recommend picking up some purple and teal colors for this one.
2. Snake Eyes
The coloring book you never knew you needed: Snake Eyes. This bizarre-but-awesome activity book lets you join in on all of Nic Cage's wacky adventures. Budding artists can even help give the actor a new face. My co-workers helpfully gave him a variety of faces so he can chase down Special Agent Archer incognito.
3. The Punk Rock Fun Time Activity Book
ECW Press
CBGB might be closed, but that doesn't mean you can't keep graffitiing on the bathroom walls (in spirit). The Punk Rock Fun Time Activity Book offers lots of fun with punk bands of the past and present. There's something very satisfying about drawing your own tattoos on Henry Rollins (I opted for a pony).
4. Color Me Drunk: A Drinking and Drawing Activity Book
This is a great activity book for lushes. The matte brown cover, designed by Danielle Deschenes and Matt Davis, comes with cut out beer goggles to wear while you color. These come in handy for the games and puzzles that are tailored to the user's inebriation. There's even a handy page that lets you keep track of how much you drank by coloring little beer bottles. The only problem is reality setting in when you color the whole page.
5. Indie Rock Coloring Book
Chronicle Books
If you have a music lover in your life, this is the perfect gift. Illustrated by Andy J. Miller, this delightful book features bands like Bon Iver, Broken Social Scene, and The National. All the profits are split between the bands' charities of choice. Rilo Kiley's Pierre de Reeder writes a heartfelt foreward that really captures the charm of the project.
6. Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book
Harry N. Abrams
When Bun B isn't writing raps on his iPhone, you can find him in this exciting activity book, which has 48 pages of countless rappers and hip-hop references just waiting to be colored in. Some of the guests include Childish Gambino, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and more. You can check out their tumblr here.
7. Color This Book: New York City
Chronicle Books
If you love Broad City as much as I do, you need this book. It's illustrated by Abbi Jacobson, who actually went to MICA before becoming an actress. Her art school background is showcased in this beautifully drawn book of various New York sights. If the west coast is more your style, you can also check out her San Francisco book. And if that's still not enough for you, check out this one by Mike Perry (the guy who does the cool opening titles).
8. Dinosaurs With Jobs: a coloring book celebrating our old-school coworkers
Dinosaurs are really hard workers! Enjoy hilarious captions as you color in some of the older employees in the workforce.
9. Coloring for Grown-Ups College Companion
Plume
Perfect to bring into boring lectures, this activity book provides the nostalgic joys of childhood mixed with the new joys of binge drinking. Fun puzzles include keg stand connect-the-dot, dorm room design, and quad bingo. One page lets you draw obscene images on a passed out student, so I went with the worst thing I could think of.
10. Between the Lines: An Expert Level Coloring Book
Have you ever had to set your Sesame Street coloring book aside because it was just too easy? Here's a more challenging book for art majors with some time to kill. To see what some artists did with the pages, check them out here.
11. Color Me Swoon: The Beefcake Activity Book for Good Color-Inners as well as Beginners
Every once in a while, you need to pour yourself a glass of wine and indulge in some good old fashion swooning. This book of dreamy hunks does not discriminate; you can be any skill level to color in all your favorite hearthrobs.
12. Thrill Murray
Bill Murray lovers (everyone) can rejoice! 23 illustrators were commissioned to create 23 fantastic pages just waiting to be colored. Thrill Murray takes scenes from all your favorite movies, from Groundhog Day to almost every single Wes Anderson movie.
13. Coloring Book for Lawyers
This satirical coloring book is great for lawyers with a sense of humor (my dad's reaction was so-so). Follow one lawyer as he takes you through an average day. Make sure your brown and grey crayons are sharpened for this one.
14. Game of Thrones
"Dracarys," you murmur as you color in Drogon's flames with your canary yellow crayon. TeamArt's beautifully hand-made Game of Thrones coloring book is just the thing to pass the time before the next season starts. If you're waiting for the next book, you might want to invest in a 120 pack of crayons.