Romeo and Juliet: A Coloring Classic Paperback – July 5, 2016

The media could not be loaded. This is a very well made coloring book which illustrates “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. The line drawings are very well done and very pretty. I do wish there might have been a few more designs of the actual characters in the play rather than props, etc. Apart from that little nit, I am happy with the book in other ways.The cover is in black print on white (with elements you can color) with orange foil highlights on the front. Both covers fold out with pretty patterns that you can color if you choose to do so.The story is excerpted with many of the most memorable lines included. There is quite a focus on the end where Romeo and Juliet both die, so it is not a sugar-coated version. It stays true to the actual play.The coloring book has been published by the Doubleday's Books for Young Readers but it is not a child's book. The drawings are intricate and detailed enough for any adult to enjoy.This is what I found while coloring in this book and testing my coloring medium of the paper.78 Storybook designs pages (including several of The Apothecary’s Shelf of herbs and spices)Designs are printed on both sides of the pagePaper is heavyweight, white, slightly smooth, and non-perforated.Sewn Binding so you can remove several pages at a time with loss of any of the design elements by snipping a few threads.Designs merge into the binding area.A good number of designs spread across two pages with essential elements merging into the binding area.My copy of the book did not line up extremely well so that the two-page designs were off by a fraction of an inch.Book can be forced fairly flat by breaking/creasing the spineAlcohol-based markers bleed through slightly on this paper.Water based markers (except for brush end Tombows) left the slightest indistinct shadow on the back of the page. Tombow did not leave a shadow.Gel pens and India ink pens did not bleed through this paper.Colored pencils did well. Using oil and wax based pencils in various brands, I was able to color with light or heavy pigment, layer and blend. I use a pencil style stick blender for my tests. Hard lead pencils did well and did not dent/score through to the back of the page.

I, like many others, have a bit of a coloring book obsession. I was watching flip through of coloring books on YouTube and I saw this one and fell in love. I love Romeo and Juliet and I couldn't buy this book fast enough. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and I'm almost reluctant to color it because I love the pictures so much! If you love Romeo and Juliet like I do I highly recommend this book!

Such a lovely book to color in. The pages are thick and creamy and I really appreciate the solid, but not too bold lines. Each page is distinctly different with landscapes and buildings to iconic collections to entire scenes that perfectly illustrate the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet. My preferred medium is gel pens and they do not shadow the page backs.

Beautiful book with white, thick pages of gorgeous artwork from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Fast two day shipment with Amazon Prime arrived on Sunday. Highly recommend this book!

Oh my, y'all! These coloring books are absolutely STUNNING!! Seriously, they are the most gorgeous coloring books I've ever seen *_*Pride and Prejudice: A Coloring Classic and Romeo and Juliet: A Coloring Classic are both a classic lover's dream come true. Each coloring book features a delightful foil cover with a pop of color and illustrations of some of the most famous symbols and objects in each book. Each page features a selected quote from the story, laid out in dreamy fonts that represent the stories well, iconic scenes, and wondrous illustrations. Every pattern, illustration, and picture is intricate, beautiful, and eye-catching, with the perfect mix of whimsy and classic loveliness...I seriously, can't stop staring at the all the pretty!!These A Coloring Classic books provide double the fun and enjoyment, as you de-stress by the relaxing art of coloring while being swept away by the quotes and stories. Both book lovers and art fans will be amazed and impressed by these coloring books!!

The days of coloring books being just for kids comes to an official end with this new series of classics, crafted with the adult reader in mind. This one, Romeo & Juliet, is gorgeously illustrated with highly detailed black and white drawings of the play. The words of William Shakespeare, too, are inscribed throughout, making this a delightful project for any adult who loves the Bard and enjoys coloring, too.

This coloring book is absolutely beautiful, with many favorite quotes from the play. I cannot wait to get started!