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The article discusses the popularity of adult coloring books in the U.S. in 1962. Topics include the political and satirical aspects of 1960s adult coloring books, the therapeutic intent of adult coloring books as of 2016, and the relation of 1960s interest in adult coloring books to psychoanalysis. The history of widely available crayons is addressed.

The article profiles coloring book author Johanna Basford in relation to her book "World of Flowers." Topics include the popularity of her debut coloring book "Secret Garden" among adults, the influence of her parents who are marine biologists on her book "Lost Ocean," and the history of crayons. The popularity of politically-themed adult coloring books in the U.S. during the 1960s is noted.

The article discusses mental well-being in relation to the popularity of coloring books for adults, and it mentions Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford's "Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book" which debuted in 2013 and has sold 16 million copies worldwide as of 2016. According to the article, the Dover Publications Inc. firm has been manufacturing coloring books for adults since 1970. Data indicates that 71 percent of the world's adult coloring book users are women.

The article gives information on gift books the journal recommends. It talks about adult coloring books which became a trend in 2015 and despite reduced interest in 2016 has become a publishing mainstay. It mentions tribute books for popular musicians who died in 2016 including "A Portrait of Bowie: A Tribute to Bowie by His Artistic Collaborators and Contemporaries" with contributions by Debbie Harry, Cyndi Lauper, and others. It comments on puzzle books including "Charley Harper: Isle Royale."

Ladies, rejoice - a colouring book dedicated to Jason Momoa has been released! Even in drawing form, Jase gets us sooo hot and bothered that we're going to struggle staying inside those lines… PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE). [Extracted from the article]

The article features adult coloring books and its benefits to evoke nostalgia and relaxation. Topics discussed include the contribution made by adult coloring books to the sales increase of print books in 2015, the inclusion of the coloring book "Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book," by author Johanna Basford to the bestsellers list, and retail company Barnes & Noble chief merchandising officer Mary Amicucci on the nostalgia evoked as it reminds people of their childhood.

The article discusses adult coloring books, with a particular focus on books from the publishing firm Dover Publications and library coloring programs. Details on the use of coloring books for relaxation are presented. Media coverage of the adult coloring book trend and publishers' policies regarding library use of their coloring books are also discussed.

The article describes a coloring center at the Valencia High School library in Placentia, California. Inspired by the popularity of adult coloring books and the relaxing effect of coloring, the library coloring center was created to help lessen stress. Experts consider coloring similar to meditation, since it allows the person to take a mental break from the pressures of everyday life.

The article discusses the popular trend of adult coloring books, including their designs, suggestions for color usage and the coloring book "Dinosaurs With Jobs."

This article reports that U.S. publishers of coloring books are targeting grown-ups who seek a novel way to relax, clear their minds, and even cope with difficult emotions. Topics discussed include the titles of coloring books, like "The Mindfulness Coloring Book" and "Colors of Loss and Healing," the comment from clinical psychologist Ben Michaelis and creativity researcher Claire Zedelius on the psychological benefits of coloring, and the number of coloring books sold in the U.S. in 2015

The article discusses how craze for adult coloring books has created a bonanza for publishing industry Topics discussed include an unprecedented boom occurring since 2013 in adult coloring books on subjects from art, fashion and science fiction to U.S. politics. Several popular coloring book including the "My Wonderful World of Fashion" by Nina Chakrabarti, the "Let's Make Some Great Art" by Marion Deuchars, and the "Archidoodle" by Steve Bowkett.

The article reports on the increase in sales of adult coloring books in the first half of 2016. Topics discussed include a comparison of unit sales of adult nonfiction and fiction and juvenile nonfiction and fiction between the first half of 2015 and 2016, an increase in sales of Harry Potter-related adult coloring books, and gains posted by graphic novels.