Nightmare version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 40 designs printed one side of the page

Alice’s Nightmare – Adventures in Wonderland – Adult Coloring Book: (Horror, Halloween)

By: Julia Rivers

Rating: 5 of 5

I am a fan of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass coloring books. In this version, the artist (Shalla Mar N. Mugot) takes us on a journey that presupposes that Alice’s daydream has turned into a nightmare. The illustrations stay true to the original story in spirit but present the journey with scary characters. It makes for an unusual look at a well-known story. I don’t recommend the coloring book for young children (both for content and detail) but adults should have no problems with the images. Be sure to check my silent, full-book video to see if this coloring book will work for you.

The publishing company (Storytroll Studios) seems to have a partnership of some sorts with Okami Coloring as their books are listed together on the back pages of this coloring book and on Storytroll’s website.
Whether they are partners or Okami is working under a new name is fine with me. I really appreciate the quality of their artists though the CreateSpace paper always leaves something to be desired. I also appreciate that they have included the actual artist’s name though they seem to be developing a specific name (Julia Rivers) to cover the coloring books they deliver. This is similar to what another publisher has done with the name Jade Summer.
The designs are detailed but do not, for the most part, include intricate elements with lots of tiny spots to color.
This is what I discovered while coloring in this book and testing my coloring medium on the paper:
40 Designs inspired by a nightmare version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Printed one side of the page
Paper is typical inexpensive quality by CreateSpace printing: white, thin, slightly rough and non-perforated.
The designs do not merge into the binding and have a framing line around the outer edges.
Glue Binding
Alcohol-based markers bleed through the page quickly.
Water-based markers bleed through in spots.
Gel pens and India ink pens leave shadows on back of the page. India ink can bleed through if you apply heavily or multiple coats.
Coloring Pencils work well with this paper. I found that I could layers the same color for deeper pigment or multiple colors and I could blend easily using a blending stick. I tested both oil and wax based pencils. I also found that hard lead pencils leave dents through the paper.
I like to use a blotter when working in the book. I use a page of card stock or several sheets of heavyweight paper under my working page. It keeps seeping ink and marring dents from ruining the pages below.