Illustrator Johanna Basford launches Lost Ocean as adult colouring book craze sweeps the world

Colouring books for adults have seen a surge in popularity, prompting UK publishers to bring out new titles to meet global demand

Johanna Basford's adult colouring books are used by adults as a way to unwind Photo: Johanna Basford/Laurence King

By Elizabeth Anderson

1The Telegraph - 28 Oct 2015

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A Scottish illustrator whose colouring books for adults have been a surprise hit world wide has released a new title, Lost Ocean, as demand for adult colouring books surges.

Lost Ocean promises to bring new challenges to seasoned colouring addicts, featuring exotic ships, mermaids, shipwrecks, delicate coral reefs and tangles of seaweeds to be explored and coloured.

Johanna Basford has already sold 10 million colouring books since she published her first title, Secret Garden, two years ago.

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