BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 » Sherlock: The Mind Palace: The Official Colouring Book

tonnaree · October 3, 2015 1:26 pm

I must have this.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1785940430/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1785940430&linkCode=as2&tag=sherlockology-21&linkId=IGA3QQOFPPH5PQGQ

ukaunz · October 3, 2015 1:42 pm

It looks beautiful.

Have you seen someone has also produced a Sherlock cross stitch book?

tonnaree · October 3, 2015 2:02 pm

Yes I saw that. Tempted to buy it even though I can't do anything with a needle!

Lilythiell · October 3, 2015 5:43 pm

Seen the colouring book. For some unknown and strange reason, it was pre-ordered quite soon after I saw it.
Now I've to do is waiting.

Yitzock · October 3, 2015 9:36 pm

I think this must prove that colouring books are not only for kids if they've made one of Sherlock. I had a teacher one year who said that colouring is good for improving your fine motor skills.

tonnaree · October 3, 2015 10:50 pm

Coloring books for grown ups have been around for ages but they are currently having a burst of popularity. My mom use to really enjoy doing them. There are tons of different kinds on Amazon.

ukaunz · October 3, 2015 11:06 pm

It's supposed to be relaxing/good therapy too, but I think I would just get a cramp in my hand.

Yitzock · October 3, 2015 11:07 pm

I knew that adults coloured, but I wasn't really aware of adult colouring books that much. I can see why they'd be popular, though. You can be artistic even if you're not great at drawing.

besleybean · October 14, 2015 1:16 pm

I absolutely love colouring in, but can see it would just be another massive waste of my time.
I did once try and order this on line, but made a hash of it.
I will try again when I order the Special dvd.

Lilythiell · November 6, 2015 12:16 pm

It's arrived. Now, I'm going to be a bad student because on this weekend conference, I'm going to take it with and colour, colour, and colour some more.

One could be a bit disappointed with the "hidden" clues in the book. Easier than child's play.

besleybean · November 6, 2015 5:56 pm

I ordered 2 in error...( I will let you know if the 2nd ends up for grabs!)
Mine arrived yesterday and I have duly coloured the first page already...second one tonight.
Hubby is away, so I'm binge watching Sherlock and colouring along!

Whisky · January 30, 2016 1:06 am

I love colouring books to relax, but didn't order this, because of the binding... I really hate it if my pictures are divided by the binding, and it's so hard to colour that part close to the binding. I prefer calender-like colourbooks, where you can later also take the pictures out and put on the wall. As far as I can see, this is not the case with this book

I really liked the theories about Mary's wedding ring, though.

besleybean · January 30, 2016 8:30 am

I am so appalling at colouring in, I can't imagine ever wanting any of my pics on the wall!

tonnaree · January 30, 2016 5:25 pm

Hubby gave me the Sherlock coloring book for Christmas. However I am torn between actually coloring in it or keeping it pristine. Perhaps I should buy a spare. *giggle*

besleybean · January 30, 2016 5:26 pm

I bought two(by accident!), but gave the spare to my daughter.

kgreen20 · March 11, 2016 7:24 pm

Children typically color in their coloring books with crayons. What do adults use for coloring? Can't see paint working too well in a coloring book.

besleybean · March 11, 2016 7:26 pm

I use pencil crayons.

tonnaree · March 11, 2016 7:56 pm

Some people use markers. It just depends. I use both colored pencils and crayons. Good crayons.

Kirkiarty · May 7, 2016 10:23 pm

I purchased this last year. I'm not a huge fan on the adult colouring books but I had to buy this one, and the Harry Potter one. I'm using pencils to colour them in. I'm finding it quite stressful as I'm awful at colouring and I want it to be perfect

besleybean · May 8, 2016 7:53 am

Sounds like you have the same dilemma as me!