What I look for in a colouring book • Primarily, I'm more concerned with the condition of the inside of the book rather than the outside. I don't mind if a cover has a tear, a dog ear, a stain, a bend, an inscription or general wear and tear. I am concerned that the inside pages be as clean as possible, although I am aware that natural yellowing/aging does occur. I only bid on a colouring book if the majority of the pages are clean. I collect all varieties of colouring books, including popular children's stories, fairytales, Disney movies, ABC books and quirky and nostalgic books like Rocky & Bullwinkle or Barbie that remind me of my childhood!

Insofar as my international tastes go, I have many colouring books from all over the world, and I am determined to get as many different ones as I can. So far, I have colouring books from Austria, Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, England, Germany, Holland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden and, of course, North America! I especially like Japanese colouring books with pictures of graceful Geisha girls or else pictures depicting traditional Japanese costumes or lifestyle.

I also have an addiction to just about anything with the words Dover Publication or Bellerophon on it, be it a colouring book, a clipart book or especially Dover's stained glass colouring books. If I don't already have it, there's a 99% chance I'll bid on it!

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