Review: The Bicycle Colouring Book

Is illustrator Shan Jiang's latest project set to be the next big thing in the adult colouring book craze?

Our Verdict

This book might not be to everyone's taste, but if you enjoy colouring, cycling, urban art and/or any of the above, you'd be hard pushed to find better.

For

  • Incredibly detailed illustrations
  • Blank pages for own artwork
  • Beautiful coloured-in spread for inspiration

Against

  • May not be to everyone's taste

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Review: The Bicycle Colouring Book

Chinese illustrator Shan Jiang's unique style shines through in his new colouring book

Colouring books for adults have been around for years. But it's only recently – much due to the success of Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford's Secret Garden title – that people have got their best pencils out for what has become a global movement in meditative coloring.

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

Review: The Bicycle Colouring Book

This book might not be to everyone's taste, but if you enjoy colouring, cycling, urban art and/or any of the above, you'd be hard pushed to find better.

Kerrie Hughes
Freelance writer

Kerrie Hughes is a frequent contributor to Creative Bloq, and was once its editor. One of the original CB crew, Kerrie joined the team back in 2013 after moving from her role as staff writer on 3D World. Since then she's written regularly for other creative publications such as ImagineFX, Computer Arts and Digital Camera World. After a stint working for the police, Kerrie is back reviewing creative tech for creative professionals. 

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