In waiting rooms, therapists’ offices, community centers, and kitchen tables across America, a once child-centered activity ...

Adult coloring, once dismissed as a nostalgic hobby, is increasingly being recognized as a legitimate stress-management tool ...

I first heard of the adult coloring book trend from my friend Myke, who described on various podcasts and Slack conversations how coloring mandala-like patterns helps him concentrate and relax while ...

Coloring books have been around for ages. However, the idea of adults doing them to relieve stress is fairly new. These days, it’s more or less apropos to kids and adults alike to crack open a ...

The covers, 24 that we’ve been able to track down, were solicited by DC Comics back in October, but as they’ve started arriving in comp packages for the press, it seems it’s worth a mention to remind ...

A completed drawing from "Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book," by Johanna Basford. When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota, our newsletters overdeliver. Sign-up now for ...

This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Coloring books marketed toward adults became ...

Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford has tapped into a yearning in the digital age for colored pens, paper and time away from computer screens with her best-selling adult coloring book "Secret Garden.