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Secret Garden: 20 Postcards Card Book – January 21, 2014
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The 20 postcards are presented in a beautifully decorative package and the intricately realised world of the secret garden will appeal to all ages.
'Colouring in isn’t just for kids. These intricate, magical drawings from Secret Garden by Johanna Basford are just waiting to be brought to life.’ The Guardian
'Joanna Basford's Secret Garden is an 'inky treasure hunt and colouring book' filled with intricate drawings waiting to be brought to life. It's the colouring-in book you wish you had the hand-eye coordination to do, aged two.' The Independent
'Prepare yourself to get lost in a magical world with this interactive activity book that takes you through a secret garden of incredible drawings by Johanna Basford.' Buzzfeed
'Coloring books for adults have been around for decades, but Basford's success…has helped to create a massive new industry category.' The New Yorker
Also available by Johanna Basford from Laurence King Publishing:
Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book (9781780671062)
Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest and Colouring Book (9781780674872)
Secret Garden: Journal (9781856699853)
Enchanted Forest: Artist's Edition (9781780677842)
Enchanted Forest: Journal (9781780679181)
Enchanted Forest: 12 Notecards (9781780677835)
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLaurence King Publishing
- Publication dateJanuary 21, 2014
- Dimensions4.7 x 0.55 x 6.45 inches
- ISBN-101856699463
- ISBN-13978-1856699464
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Product details
- Publisher : Laurence King Publishing (January 21, 2014)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 1856699463
- ISBN-13 : 978-1856699464
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 4.7 x 0.55 x 6.45 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #66,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #181 in Art Therapy & Relaxation
- #239 in Creativity (Books)
- #1,143 in Children's Coloring Books
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About the author

I'm on a mission to inspire the world to be creative!
Tumble down the rabbit hole and find yourself in my inky black and white Wonderland... I'm an illustrator and ink evangelist who prefers pens and pencils to pixels. I create intricate, hand drawn illustrations that adorn colouring books, coffee cups, trainers, walls, beer bottles and even walls!
My creativity is cultivated by a curious imagination and a delight in the fantastic. Much of my work has roots in the flora and fauna that surrounded me growing up on my parent's fish farm in rural Scotland.
Every piece I create starts life as a simple pencil sketch, evolving into a rambling pen and ink drawing usually spanning several sheets of paper. I love the tactile nature of the materials I use and the joy of smudgy fingerprints. My delicate hand inked designs intend to charm and delight, inviting you to peer closer and discover the hidden intricacies.
For me, computer generated graphics can feel cold and soulless whereas hand drawing captures a sense of energy and character which no pixel can ever replicate. I'm on a mission to vanquish the vector and champion the (wobbly) hand drawn line.
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Customers find the designs beautiful and intricate. The pictures are fun to color with fine-tipped markers and then use as postcards. They find the book fun, creative, and a great gift for all ages. The thick cardstock and material of the paper is appreciated. Coloring is considered relaxing and cathartic for customers.
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Customers appreciate the designs and artwork in the book. They find the intricate drawings and garden theme charming. The thick card stock is appreciated.
"...makes these designs both intricate and interesting, and the garden theme is charming. I can't wait to use several of them in my cards...." Read more
"...’s coloring book, but I find these postcards to be even better than the coloring book. They are quality paper and very enjoyable to color...." Read more
"...The different designs are great. Some are very complex and some significantly less so...." Read more
"...along with Prismacolor Pencils (24 set).. and they are beautiful garden designs for coloring...." Read more
Customers enjoy the color accuracy of the book. They find the pictures fun to color with fine-tipped markers and then use them as postcards or just save them. The heavy-weight cardstock is suitable for just about any coloring medium, including markers, watercolors, watercolor pencils, and more. The detached cards can be sent to friends, adding a special personalization when sending them to a loved one.
"...They're printed on heavy-weight cardstock, suitable for just about any coloring medium...." Read more
"...They are quality paper and very enjoyable to color. I highly recommend ordering these." Read more
"...is that some of the drawings are very small and make it difficult to find the lines to color without using a magnifying glass...." Read more
"...things, and I love the fact that once these are colored they can be detached and sent to friends. Sanity inspired coloring with a purpose!..." Read more
Customers enjoy coloring with the book. They find it enjoyable to use pens and pencils, and find the designs intricate and interesting. The book keeps them engaged and busy.
"...The fine detail makes these designs both intricate and interesting, and the garden theme is charming...." Read more
"...variety of drawings are quite intricate and original, and provide hours of entertainment to develop your own stories and fairy tales!" Read more
"...The designs are intricate & fun, but they size makes them easy & quick to complete. I will even consider buying more for gifts...." Read more
"...The price is right and gives me many hours of creative pleasure. Enjoy!" Read more
Customers like the gift value of the book. They say it makes a great gift for all ages, and is nice to send to family and friends. The cards are for older children who have a flair for art and for adults who want to color.
"...It's great for adults, but youngsters may have problems with fine motor skills due to the small size of the lines and drawings...." Read more
"...I will even consider buying more for gifts. It is a good gift for all ages...." Read more
"...It has inspired me to take a drawing class (maybe). And, it makes a great gift! Love it." Read more
"...The postcard pack makes an excellent little gift for teenagers - I bought several to give to my nieces for birthday presents, and they just love them!" Read more
Customers like the pictures quality. They mention the pictures are lovely and usable as postcards, although markers bleed through.
"Really nice little postcard coloring book - all sorts of interesting pictures which you can color and decorate to suit your fancy!..." Read more
"...The pictures are mostly nice though. I would buy again." Read more
"i love coloring post cards. excellent thick thick cardstock. lovely pictures...." Read more
"...the pictures have very small details, but with care, the completed pictures are beautiful...." Read more
Customers appreciate the thick cardstock used in the book. They mention it has a substantial feel and is suitable for coloring with any medium. The paper is thick and stiff, making it easy to use colored pencils on it.
"...They're printed on heavy-weight cardstock, suitable for just about any coloring medium...." Read more
"...Sanity inspired coloring with a purpose! The card stock is thick with a high quality feel...." Read more
"...I estimate this is true of about 7 of the 20 postcards. The cardstock is nice and thick, so I don't think there will be bleed through..." Read more
"...You could frame these pages.. - Because the pages are thick, you could use lots of different media that might go through other pages that are..." Read more
Customers find the coloring book soothing and relaxing for adults and children alike. They say it helps them unwind and unplug on rainy days. The book is also useful for therapy and stress relief.
"...They are definitely high quality and have helped with stress, boredom etc. The different designs are great...." Read more
"...It is relaxing...." Read more
"These are so relaxing. I bought them originally for my patients but I ended up enjoying them myself also...." Read more
"...engaging activity, and working through this book has been a great way to wind down after some stressful periods at work...." Read more
Customers have different views on the detail in the pictures. Some find them detailed and intricate, suitable for detail-oriented kids or adults. Others feel some details are too small and repetitive.
"...The fine detail makes these designs both intricate and interesting, and the garden theme is charming...." Read more
"...My only complaint is that some of the drawings are very small and make it difficult to find the lines to color without using a magnifying glass...." Read more
"...The different designs are great. Some are very complex and some significantly less so...." Read more
"...The designs are intricate & fun, but they size makes them easy & quick to complete. I will even consider buying more for gifts...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014Where to begin? I purchased Johanna Basford's Secret Garden coloring book Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book awhile ago, and was so enchanted with it that I pre-ordered this postcard set. It finally arrived, and it was definitely worth the wait.
These include more of Johanna's beautiful work in a small postcard sized format. They're printed on heavy-weight cardstock, suitable for just about any coloring medium. I tend to use mostly colored pencils, but I'll likely be using some alcohol markers with these as well (Spectrum Noir or Copic).
I make hand-crafted greeting cards, and these are the perfect size to use as card fronts. I can add some heat embossing by coloring with a Versamark pen Tsukineko Dual-Ended VersaMarker Pen in Bag, then sprinkling with embossing powder and heat to add a bit of "zing." Speaking of "zing," Stickles glitter glue could also be used with these Ranger TDS-25023 Tim Holtz Designer Series Distress Stickles Glitter Glue, Scattered Straw, 0.5-Ounce.
They would also be lovely matted and framed in a set with coordinated colors.
The fine detail makes these designs both intricate and interesting, and the garden theme is charming. I can't wait to use several of them in my cards. (I'm about 3/4 finished with one of them as I type this.)
If you like Johanna Basford's work, you'll LOVE these postcards. Highly recommended.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024The quality and level of intricacy is superb. I consider myself an advanced adult colorist as I have been coloring since 2015. I have this author’s coloring book, but I find these postcards to be even better than the coloring book. They are quality paper and very enjoyable to color. I highly recommend ordering these.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2016I was going through a stressful time at work dealing with an exceptionally difficult client. In my down time this coloring book has saved my sanity. I don't like wasting time on frivolous things, and I love the fact that once these are colored they can be detached and sent to friends. Sanity inspired coloring with a purpose! The card stock is thick with a high quality feel. The black lines are bold and have penetrated the card stock well. I have used watercolor pencils on these cards and the water has no effect on the black lines- no bleeding, fading, wear etc. These cards also tear away easily and cleanly. Nothing would be more frustrating than spending time on coloring a pretty card only to have the tear-away edge destroy your work. Luckily that's not an issue with these. They are definitely high quality and have helped with stress, boredom etc.
The different designs are great. Some are very complex and some significantly less so. There are definitely options on how detailed of a picture you'd like to spend your time on. All are lovely and well thought out.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2014I bought them along with Prismacolor Pencils (24 set).. and they are beautiful garden designs for coloring. Not all the cards have garden images that is suitable for coloring cuz there are some tiny spaces, cuz the designs were originally not meant for a postcard I guess.. but if you love coloring, and you don't mind messing up cuz the true joy of coloring is in messing up a little bit.. and also, if you love sending postcards.. this is totally for you. I bought one for myself, colored as I pleased (used no reference as some people quoted they did for the Secret Garden book). I intend to continue to color as I please and create the designs I love. I also write poetry on the backside.. and it is large enough to write an 8-10 liner poem.. the area to stick the stamp has a cute little vine which I don't like to compromise so I always stick the stamps next to them, not on top of them.
I bought this for myself, and bought a second one as a gift for an artist friend who loves to color as well. She was so delighted about this book. This is worthy every penny you spend on it, provided you have the time to and enjoy coloring without guidelines.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016Really nice little postcard coloring book - all sorts of interesting pictures which you can color and decorate to suit your fancy! My only complaint is that some of the drawings are very small and make it difficult to find the lines to color without using a magnifying glass. It's great for adults, but youngsters may have problems with fine motor skills due to the small size of the lines and drawings. I would recommend using ink pens if you don't have a lighted magnifier that can be used by the colorist. But the variety of drawings are quite intricate and original, and provide hours of entertainment to develop your own stories and fairy tales!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024Where do I begin. I am practically addicted to a number of the prints in this book. The owl is amazing as are the bugs. Plus many others. I have colored these over and over and also given the book of postcards to friends.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019Cute, but some designs have so much super tiny detail that they are very difficult to color.
Excellent paper weight.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2015I saw & bought this in a museum gift shop on a trip. I bought one for myself on that tip and then bought another one here on Amazon as a gift. The pictures are fun to color with fine-tipped markers and then to either use them as postcards or just save them. The designs are intricate & fun, but they size makes them easy & quick to complete. I will even consider buying more for gifts. It is a good gift for all ages. Different peole will produce very different postcards from the same designs.
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GillyGReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 20225.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful quality
This is the second book of these cards that I've bought. I used the first during lockdown and posted one every week to my granddaughter with a little message on it. They're so lovely, quality,thick card and beautiful designs. You get all the pleasure of colouring them and then spread some happiness by sending them to friends. You could actually use them instead of a birthday card. Well worth the money as they're quite intricate and can't be rushed so this one little book lasts a while.
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anthurie52Reviewed in Germany on October 15, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Detailreiche Entspannung
Die Bilder sind wunderschon gewählt, sehr detailreich und ermöglichen einen großen Spielraum an eigenen Farbvorstellungen. Wenn die Stifte gute gespitzt sind und einen satten Farbauftrag ermöglichen( z.B. Faber Castell) geht es mit einem durch: intensive Farben nebeneinander, Abstufungen durch Doppelbemalungen oder pastellige Felder....alles ist möglich. Zur Entspannung ist das sehr beglückend für den Maler wie für den anschließendem Empfänger eine Freude. Der Kartenkarton ist für vielerlei trockene und feuchte Stifte geignet, das Adressfeld übersichtlich und auch noch hübsch dekoriert. Wunderbare Herbst- und Winterbeschäftigung....!!!!
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EstherReviewed in Spain on August 1, 20195.0 out of 5 stars Me ha encantado!
Me ha encantado! Es un mini libro de 12.1x16.5cm con 20 ilustraciones en formato postal de las ilustraciones del libro original de Johanna Basford el cual se hizo y sigue siendo tan famoso por sus bellas ilustraciones. Yo tengo el libro original pero quería tener también este porque además de que me encantan las ilustraciones, encuentro ventajas en este tipo de formato.The media could not be loaded.
La encuadernación es pegada y se pueden extraer las hojas sin ningún problema, por lo que las puedes utilizar para enviar postales, o para enmarcarlas, o como quieras... Que aunque lo anuncien como libro de postales, yo lo he comprado para colorearlo simplemente. Otra gran ventaja es que la calidad del papel es mucho mejor, es de muy buena calidad (cartulina gruesa).
Las ilustraciones están a una sola cara, y aunque sea un tamaño de libro pequeño encuentro que la mayoría de las imágenes tienen un buen tamaño para colorearlas sin problema ya que las ilustraciones de más detalle en lugar de simplemente poner la imagen original reducida lo que han hecho es poner la imagen ampliada.
Por todo lo mencionado se puede colorear con cualquier medio sin preocuparte de estropear el siguiente dibujo. ¡es ideal!
Yo personalmente hay veces que me apetece colorear algo que no sea grande y que quede terminado el mismo día y hacerlo relajadamente sin preocuparme de manchar otro dibujo ni nada por eso me ha gustado mucho esta opción.
Lo recomiendo tanto si lo quieres usar para enviar postales coloreadas por ti o si lo quieres tener como libro de colorear, y es apto para todo tipo de público
Me ha encantado! Es un mini libro de 12.1x16.5cm con 20 ilustraciones en formato postal de las ilustraciones del libro original de Johanna Basford el cual se hizo y sigue siendo tan famoso por sus bellas ilustraciones. Yo tengo el libro original pero quería tener también este porque además de que me encantan las ilustraciones, encuentro ventajas en este tipo de formato.5.0 out of 5 stars
EstherMe ha encantado!
Reviewed in Spain on August 1, 2019
La encuadernación es pegada y se pueden extraer las hojas sin ningún problema, por lo que las puedes utilizar para enviar postales, o para enmarcarlas, o como quieras... Que aunque lo anuncien como libro de postales, yo lo he comprado para colorearlo simplemente. Otra gran ventaja es que la calidad del papel es mucho mejor, es de muy buena calidad (cartulina gruesa).
Las ilustraciones están a una sola cara, y aunque sea un tamaño de libro pequeño encuentro que la mayoría de las imágenes tienen un buen tamaño para colorearlas sin problema ya que las ilustraciones de más detalle en lugar de simplemente poner la imagen original reducida lo que han hecho es poner la imagen ampliada.
Por todo lo mencionado se puede colorear con cualquier medio sin preocuparte de estropear el siguiente dibujo. ¡es ideal!
Yo personalmente hay veces que me apetece colorear algo que no sea grande y que quede terminado el mismo día y hacerlo relajadamente sin preocuparme de manchar otro dibujo ni nada por eso me ha gustado mucho esta opción.
Lo recomiendo tanto si lo quieres usar para enviar postales coloreadas por ti o si lo quieres tener como libro de colorear, y es apto para todo tipo de público
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SmurfReviewed in Australia on December 13, 20234.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Beautiful images. Some are super tiny details and others quite basic in comparison. Nice card that limits bleeding of colours. Works ok with watercolour markers.
Overall I’m impressed with delivery and quality. Just wish some of the images didn’t require a magnifying glass to complete the detail
Beautiful images. Some are super tiny details and others quite basic in comparison. Nice card that limits bleeding of colours. Works ok with watercolour markers.4.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed in Australia on December 13, 2023
Overall I’m impressed with delivery and quality. Just wish some of the images didn’t require a magnifying glass to complete the detail
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Mary BurnightReviewed in Canada on March 9, 20165.0 out of 5 stars Best Postcard Selection I've Seen and it Provides an Artistic Adventure with Many Cards
I was SO happy when I discovered these pretty floral (matte) postcards to colour and send to friends. They are one-sided (for colouring) and are easily removed from the side-binding: it's similar to taking paper from a pad BUT this is thick cardboard or heavy card stock. The back of each has a postcard look to it (though a bit bigger) with stamp area and simple address lines on the right & blank for message on left. The picture on each card is significantly different from others so you don't get the "been there, coloured one like that" feeling at all. For instance, one card has a solo sunflower with large leaves and bees, while another has a whimsical vine with almost rhythmic sway and a variety of artsy flowers. The scenes are well balanced with attention given to providing some important white space as well. Most of the cards have lots to colour (though not too intricate or tedious for me) yet frankly, just a couple had small designs for their area but so what? I have enjoyed colouring the majority of cards in this book. Additionally, I was able to find Prismacolor coloured pencils I like a lot and a set of Royal Langnickel NEON pencils to add just a little extra zip here & there. ALL so fun and I hope this artist gives us more postcard book selections with colouring spaces that are reasonably large to fill in.

























