The Butterflies Coloring Book: Hardback Gift Edition - Hardcover

by Peter Gray (Author), John James Audubon (Illustrator), John T. Bowen (Illustrator)

Immerse yourself in the world of butterflies with this delightful hardback coloring book, containing over 70 classic, full-color butterfly illustrations along with back-and-white versions to fill with color.

From the Swallowtail to the Red Admiral, this coloring book includes an incredible selection of both familiar and exotic butterflies to color. These artworks have been selected from works by Victorian naturalists who wonderfully captured the unique colors, patterns and wing shapes of butterflies. You can choose to follow the exact colors of the original artworks that appear opposite each line image, or let your imagination take flight and produce your own interpretations.

- Includes 77 designs
- Printed on thick, high-quality paper
- Original full-color illustrations included for easy reference
- An index of butterflies helps readers identify each bird and find their favorites.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Hardback Vintage Coloring series will transport you to a world of vintage charm and nostalgia. These delightful coloring books feature original, full-color illustrations by classic artists and designers along with black and white line versions for you to color in.

Author Biography

Peter Gray is long established book illustrator who has worked on a wide-range of subject matters, from classic fiction to educational and historical subjects. He has also worked on storyboards and costume design for the film industry and regularly contributes illustrations to national newspapers (Financial Times, Sunday Times) and magazines (The Spectator, Readers' Digest). He lives in Suffolk, UK.

These illustrations are based on the work of famed 18th and 19th century naturalists and illustrators, John James Audubon (1785-1851), John T. Bowen (1801-1856) and Johannes Gerardus Keuleman (1842-1912).