Remember the days when you would spend hours sitting at the kitchen table or curled up in a bean bag chair with a coloring book and a box of crayons or colored pencils? Well, those days aren't as far in your past as you may think. Inspired by Diana Gabaldon's bestselling books and the STARZ original series, Outlander (who doesn't love Jamie?) and George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO's Game of Thrones, Penguin Random House has published two beautiful coloring books designed just for us!
THE OFFICIAL OUTLANDER COLORING BOOK (Bantam Trade Paperback - Oct. 27, 2015 - $16.95) is a beautifully bound 10 x 10 inch book containing 45 original black and white illustrations inspired by scenes from Outlander. Accompanying each illustration is description of - or passage from - the scene depicted.
THE OFFICIAL A GAME OF THRONES COLORING BOOK (Bantam Trade Paperback - October 27, 2015 - $16.95 also contains 45 exclusive illustrations depicting scenes from the popular HBO series. Drawn by world-renowned illustrators, this will be a treasured keepsake for fans of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire as well as HBO's Game of Thrones.
The illustrations in both coloring books are incredibly beautiful and detailed, including pictures ranging in coloring skill level from beginner to I-need-an-art-degree-to-do-that. So, no matter how skilled - or unskilled - you may be, there's something for you in each of these books. The list price is $16.95 but if you're an Amazon Prime member, the price is $10.17. Considering the quality of both the illustrations as well as the construction of the book itself, it really is a worthy purchase at either price.
Do you enjoy coloring?
Are you a beginner (like me) or are your coloring projects worthy of framing?
Are you counting down the days until the return of Outlander?
Do you think Jamie should be required to remove his shirt in every episode? (Yeah, I do too.) *grin*
One randomly chosen person leaving a comment before 11:59 pm (EST) Thursday, November 5th will receive the Outlander coloring book and a second person will receive the Game of Thrones coloring book.
Many thanks to Penguin Random House for the giveaway copies!
YES, I do! (And crafting and relaxing of all kinds!) and my color rendering come out looking as shoddy as when I gave up coloring as a child, so no, not framing anything, but I love coloring books of things I love! (I have a Harry Potter one...and an Avengers one...good times.)
ReplyDeleteI am SO looking forward to the next season; and YESYESYES, that should be a requirement. In fact, I have a new coworker who I get to train--and I was telling her about Outlander and she got sucked into the premise I was explaining--and I told her how to get the copy from the library to watch...and she watched almost all over them last week from part 1 of season 1--so our conversations have been FUN. I can't wait until she sees part 2. We have SO MUCH to discuss. Anyway, if I win, we'll have to color together while we're training. *LOL* I hope there are several shirtless Jamie's in the coloring book.
I love your enthusiasm! *grin*
DeleteI've just discovered those beautiful coloring books, it seems that they chase stress away! I love coloring, but never gotten a chance to get one! I loved the Outlander series, and I'm excited to see what will happen next!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this original giveaway!
They really are great stress relievers, aren't they? I had forgotten how relaxing coloring was.
DeleteYes please! It would be great to have to destress after a long day of taking care of the twins and pumping every 2 hours. Plus, just beautiful! I've been wanting to try "adult coloring" for a while now.
ReplyDeleteWith infant twins, you need some de-stressing activities in your life. On the other hand, what a wonderful blessing to have two precious babies!
DeleteI loved to color and still do. I remember proudly telling my Mom "I'm staying inside the lines!" The new fun thing of adult coloring books is such a wonderful idea. It's so relaxing and let's people be very creative. Thanks for the fun giveaway, PJ.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there are many parents who have colored with their kids over the years. It's nice to have "adult" illustrations of our very own.
DeleteYes!!! Me! Me! Me! Love it !!! Guess I won't be able to color during church. Or can I?
ReplyDeleteLOL! I don't know, Shirley. It is a "quiet" activity, after all. ;-)
Deleteone should never outgrow coloring!
ReplyDeleteDenise
I wholeheartedly agree!
DeleteGlad to see that they've come out with coloring books for adults. I used to love it as a child--loved getting a new box and keeping them neat in their boxes. I was always sure to stay within the lines. Maybe, I should "go back to my childhood" and color when I need to relax. :)
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Who says we have to outgrow the fun stuff just because we're grown up?
DeleteI am loving this new trend of coloring books for adults. I even bought some cool Prismacolor color pencils to use when I have time. I loved coloring as a kid. It's relaxing. And I think it's really smart to make Outlander and Game of Thrones coloring books, as they both enjoy huge fan bases, including me.
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree, Trish. Marketing genius!
DeleteWhat!!! And take away from my reading time.... But I might make an exception for Jamie !!!
ReplyDeleteI think we'd probably all make an exception for Jamie! *grin*
DeleteI was colouring not to long ago with my great neice. But I have not done any adult colouring. And I do think Jamie should always go without a shirt and I can't wait for Outlander to start!!
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for a shirtless Jamie! I had a feeling we'd be in agreement on that one, Kathleen! ;-)
DeleteI have a coloring book author as a dear friend and yes, I love hers and all coloring books. Very relaxing! I love the character of Jamie and whatever he is wearing or not wearing is fine by me. Happy Anniversary
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, Hope! Does your friend create coloring books for adults or children?
DeleteColoring was my favorite thing to do. My youngest daughter loved it too. But when she hit 7th grade I thought we were too old for coloring books and to this day she is still mad at me for stopping. I wish I hadn't. Good news is that she is an artist :) Now that the books are popular again, she keeps reminding me that I should be coloring! As to Outlander, I started collecting the books thinking it was only going to be a few books. I've now bought most of them but she is still writing so I really need to start them but because I haven't read the books yet, I've not watched the show. I KNOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL! You're going to have to start eventually, you know. ;-)
DeleteI'm probably one of the few people on the planet who hasn't read the books. You do have company.
I have not started coloring again but the books and pencils are on my Christmas wish list. Even though my BFF lives a few states away, we always watch Outlander at the same time. When her and her husband came to visit, we sat down and watched together. The guys did not understand. We even have compared Jamie to a guy we knew in high school. Sighs.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely a newbie to the coloring craze, but would love to have some grown up books to use! Am working my way thru the Outlander books, waiting for Starz to have a new season. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes,I love coloring.And these books looks great! Thanks for the amazing opportunity :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE coloring! And totally swooning over those coloring books! *heart eyes*
ReplyDeleteLOL Jamie should never wear a shirt but then, he his mighty handsome in one too.
ReplyDeleteI like coloring, but don't do it very often.
ReplyDeleteMy hair dresser told me I had to watch Outlander last year. So I got my dads Starz Play password and started to watch Episode 1..... 8 hours later my hubby was pounding on my bedroom door to make sure I was still alive. I LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit though I am still in shock for last years final episode. I wont say anything to give it away to anyone who didn't watch yet, but poor Jamie :(
And since you mentioned Game of Thrones my favorite Night Watch Captain better still be there next season >:O!
I do enjoy coloring but have mostly been doing so in books with geometric designs and one of animals. No one who has seen the results has felt the need to frame them. I have not seen the Outlander series, am planning to purchase the series as therapy for particularly stressful periods of life....and are you trying to tell me that Jamie is not required to remove his shirt in every episode? I can hardly bare the disappointment. Oh, did I misspell that? Must have been a Freudian slip.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy coloring but have mostly been doing so in books with geometric designs and one of animals. No one who has seen the results has felt the need to frame them. I have not seen the Outlander series, am planning to purchase the series as therapy for particularly stressful periods of life....and are you trying to tell me that Jamie is not required to remove his shirt in every episode? I can hardly bare the disappointment. Oh, did I misspell that? Must have been a Freudian slip.
ReplyDeleteI do love OUTLANDER. Jamie is impressive.
ReplyDeleteI haven't done any coloring in since I was a child.
I always colored with my 7 kids as they grew. It's a great destresser.I love these coloring books.Love Jamie and it should be mandatory he keep the shirt off. :)
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I always colored with my 7 kids as they grew. It's a great destresser.I love these coloring books.Love Jamie and it should be mandatory he keep the shirt off. :)
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Happy Anniversary PJ! ***throws confetti*** I haven't really jumped on the coloring bandwagon yet, although now I'm very intrigued by all the positive things everyone has to say about how relaxing it is. That Outlander coloring book sure looks good, I hope there's some nice pictures of Jamie with no shirt one in there! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAdult coloring books is an interesting concept. I haven't tried one yet, but it looks fun.
ReplyDeleteI colored when I was very young and loved it but have not as yet tried adult coloring but these are delightful and special.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea of adult coloring books. So soothing and lovely. I want to try them out. The Outlander coloring book is a treasure for sure and throw in Jamie.
ReplyDeleteWho says I have outgrown my coloring phase? Outlander book, yummy!
ReplyDeleteWho says I have outgrown my coloring phase? Outlander book, yummy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary PJ!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so like so much fun! Have to say I haven't colored for a long time but I wouldn't mind starting with the delicious Jamie and the Outlander coloring book!!! Thanks for the chance to win and congrats on your 6th Anniversary! You do a wonderful job here at the Dish with all the author spotlights and book recs!
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