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Colour Universe
A World of Colouring Challenges
Series: Worlds of Colour
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Colour Universe serves as a follow-up to World of Colour, containing no repeated images but drawing from Fragile World, Worlds Within Worlds, Mythic World, and Alien Worlds. It complements popular titles like Colourmorphia, Kaleidomorphia, and World of Colour.
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This book is ideal for art enthusiasts, colouring aficionados, and fans of intricate illustration. It encourages creativity and artistic exploration, appealing to both beginners and experienced colourists alike. It is particularly suited to those who enjoy fantastical and mythical themes illustrated with fine detail.
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See moreA compilation of striking images from Kerby Rosanes’ bestselling World series, featuring coloured-up pieces from his talented fans.
A stunning colouring book celebrating the talent of Kerby Rosanes and his fans.
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A compilation of striking images from Kerby Rosanes’ bestselling World series, featuring coloured-up pieces from his talented fans.
A 16-page full-colour section showcases spectacular artworks from Kerby’s World series that have been coloured by his fans – including a kaleidoscopic interpretation of Iceland's mythical guardians, and an arresting portrait of a Mandrill in its fragile environment.
Each coloured piece is accompanied with tips, tricks and stylistic comments from Kerby. In the black-and-white colouring section that follows, the same artworks appear – alongside a range of other illustrations from across the series – inspiring readers to have a go at recreating the stunning effects themselves.
Please note: This title is a follow up to World of Colour – no images from World of Colour have been repeated in Colour Universe. This book contains material previously published in Fragile World, Worlds Within Worlds, Mythic World and Alien Worlds.
Also available:
Colourmorphia 9781912785056 – over 320k copies sold in the English language
Kaleidomorphia 9781912785643 – over 94k copies sold in the English language
World of Colour 9781912785797 – over 64k copies sold in the English language
Series: Worlds of Colour
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Colour Universe
A compilation of striking images from Kerby Rosanes’ bestselling World series, featuring coloured-up pieces from his talented fans. A 16-page full-colour section showcases spectacular artworks from Kerby’s World series that have been coloured by his fans – including a kaleidoscopic interpretation of Iceland's mythical guardians, and an arresting portrait of a Mandrill in its fragile environment. Each coloured piece is...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mythic World
A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes. Mythic World features over 50 mythical creatures and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
World of Colour
A true celebration of the talent of Kerby Rosanes and his fans, this book features the most striking images from Kerby's bestselling World series. A 16-page full-colour section showcases spectacular artworks that have been coloured by Kerby’s fans. Stylistic comments as well as tips and tricks from Kerby accompany each piece, so readers can create their own colouring masterpieces. The...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Worlds Within Worlds
Epic doodler Kerby Rosanes allows his wildest imaginings to come to life as he creates microcosms of strange realities with his own unique twist. Enchanting realms and entire universes are transported to strange and wonderful new habitats, and a hidden magic key ‘unlocks’ the next world. Viking ships set sail through the eyes of a skull, an open book has...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Fragile World
A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes. Fragile World features over 55 endangered and vulnerable creatures and landscapes to colour. Showcasing some of the most threatened animals from around the globe – from the Tapanuli Orangutan to the Hawksbill Turtle – alongside landscapes that are in peril including the Philippine bat caves and the Baltic...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781915751058
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: LOM Art
Illustration: 16pp full colour section
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 405g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Philippines-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes has turned his stunningly detailed and fantastical artwork into a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Working mainly with ordinary black pens, Kerby's art is characterized by whimsical lines, patterns and doodle creatures which are combined to create awe-inspiring compositions.
He left his job as a graphic designer in a local company to finally pursue his passion: creating more art for personal projects and for various clients, and collaborating with other artists and design agencies around the world.
Kerby's colouring and doodling books, Animorphia, Imagimorphia, Mythomorphia, Fantomorphia,Geomorphia,Colourmorphia, Kaleidomorphia, Worlds Within Worlds, Fragile World, Mythic World and World of Colour published by LOM ART (Michael O'Mara Books), have been hugely successful and have sold over 1.5 million copies across 35 territories.
Website: www.kerbyrosanes.com
Instagram: @kerbyrosanes
'Sketchy Stories' on facebook: www.facebook.com/sketchystoriesblog
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Colourmorphia
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