• BOOKS

    Colouring Books For Adults Published in Malaysia since 2015

    Here’s a database of Malaysia’s own colouring books for adults published in Malaysia by Malaysian publishers and illustrated by Malaysians, and few illustrators from Indonesia and Singapore who call Malaysia their 2nd home. The list is according to date published.

    Please share it with your friends and let them know that we have a number of 25 books (2 are out of prints, the other two currently on pre-order) that they can choose from.

    Happy buying and colouring!

    1. Mother Earth Colourart
    Illustrator: Emila Yusofmotherearth (2)
    Publisher :Oyez!Books
    Date of publication: Mar 23, 2015
    Status: In print
    Price: RM20.00
    ISBN: 9789671326244
    Theme: Beauty/Nature
    Description of book: Illustrator, Emila Yusof has produced a set of 12 gorgeous line drawings on the theme, Mother Earth. This is colour therapy at its best. Colour your way to an appreciation of beauty and nature. You may also frame your masterpiece to decorate your room or give it as a gift. Printed on quality art paper suitable for water colour, pencil colours or markers. The reverse of each piece of art is blank so you do not have to worry about damaging the next artwork.
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2, Kinokuniya KLCC, Baca Reading Room, Temerloh.
    Blog/IG: emilayusof.com, @emilayusof
    Appointed reseller/agent: Zaza Zulkifle, Haliza Mushirah Mohd Yusuf, Shen Yi

    2. Nature Sings ColourartNS layout.pmd
    Illustrator: Emila Yusof
    Publisher: Oyez!Books
    Status: in print
    Date of publication: Apr 4, 2015
    Price: RM20.00
    ISBN: 9789671326251
    Theme: Nature
    Description: Unleash your creativity with the second book of the Colourart series, colouring for adults, by Emila Yusof. This time nature sings and you can be part of it by colouring for your pleasure and relaxation. As with the first book, the drawings are printed on quality art paper suitable for water colour, marker and pencils. Frame your masterpiece after it’s done and give a gift of nature with a personal touch. Printed on quality art paper suitable for water colour, pencil colours or markers. The reverse of each piece of art is blank so you do not have to worry about damaging the next artwork.
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2, Kinokuniya KLCC, Baca Reading Room, Temerloh.
    Blog/IG: emilayusof.com, @emilayusof
    Appointed reseller/agent: Zaza Zulkifle, Haliza Mushirah Mohd Yusuf, Shen Yi

    3. Dreamworld Colourartdreamworld
    Illustrator: Emila Yusof
    Publisher :Oyez!Books
    Status: in print
    Published date: May 4, 2015
    Price: RM20.00
    ISBN: 9789671326282
    Theme: Surreal/Fantasy
    Description: The third book in the Colourart by Emila Yusof series brings you a magical Dream World. Anything can happen in a dream world so start your journey now and color away. There are no limits or boundaries! Printed on quality art paper suitable for water colour, pencil colours or markers. The reverse of each piece of art is blank so you do not have to worry about damaging the next artwork.
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2, Kinokuniya KLCC, Baca Reading Room, Temerloh.
    Blog/IG: emilayusof.com, @emilayusof
    Appointed reseller/agent: Zaza Zulkifle, Haliza Mushirah Mohd Yusuf, Shen Yi

    4.Bunga dan Monstermonsterdanbunga
    Illustrator: Rizal Paperbag Head
    Writer: Fariza Rasli
    Publisher: Self-published
    Date published: May 2015
    Status: Out of print
    Theme: Flower/Monster/Malaysia
    Description: Doodles of 10 flowers that can be found in Malaysia, decorated with some cute monster.
    E-mail: fatalframe_chaos@yahoo.com
    Blog/FB: rizalpaperbaghead.blogspot.comfb.com/rizal.paperbaghead

    5.Tree House ColourartTH layout.pmd
    Illustrator: Emila Yusof
    Publisher :Oyez!Books
    Published date: June 21, 2015
    Price: RM20.00
    ISBN: 9789671326268
    Theme: Surreal/Fantasy
    Description: The fourth book in the Colourart series by Emila Yusof continues to delight with their fine and imaginative line drawings. Fun and fantastical, we want to believe there are surely treehouses and maybe we can live in one too. But for now, colour your favourite treehouse or treehouses and let’s dream awhile. Printed on quality art paper suitable for water colour, pencil colours or markers. The reverse of each piece of art is blank so you do not have to worry about damaging the next artwork.
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2, Kinokuniya KLCC, Baca Reading Room, Temerloh.
    Blog/IG: emilayusof.com, @emilayusof
    Appointed reseller/agent: Zaza Zulkifle, Haliza Mushirah Mohd Yusuf, Shen Yi

    6. Under The Seaunderthesea
    llustrator: Nor Azhar Ishak
    Publisher: Oyez!Books
    Published date: 2 July 2015
    Status: in print
    Price: RM28.00
    ISBN: 9789671326299
    Theme: Life Science, Nature, Environment
    Description: There’s a colourful world under the sea where coral reefs are and even deep down where it is dark and quiet. It’s the home of the giant whale shark and little sea creatures. Author and illustrator Nor Azhar Ishak has created an excellent book that contains facts on many of the creatures that live under the sea coupled with his colourful illustrations using the batik method of painting on fabric. There is one unique feature that fascinates colourists; each colour illustration is accompanied by a black and white replica that they can colour. The paper is  glossy so make sure you use markers to colour.
    Buy from: Oyez!Books, Silverfish Books, Kinokuniya Suria KLCC
    e-mail: norazhar.ishak@gmail.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norazhar.ishak
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Nor-Azhar-Ishak-413629098699119/
    Twitter : @norazharishak
    IG: norazharishak
    Blog: The Picture Book Gallery : http://picturebookgallery.blogspot.my/

    7. The Penang Colouring Bookpenang
    Illustrator: Esther Geh, Siguan Art, Eryn, Sanuri Zulkefli, Lusy Decoursey, Bulan Lifestyle, Hao Yuan Cheng, Zeon Teoh, Rizal Paperbag Head
    Published date: 31 July 2015
    Publisher: Self-published
    Status: in print
    Price: RM25
    ISBN: –
    Buy from: The Penang Colouring Book
    Description: The first-ever Penang Colouring book. Featuring sketches from local artists such as Tiffany Choong (BulanLifestyle) and Lusy Decoursey, the colouring book provides creative visual insights into vibrant moments of everyday life on the beautiful island of Penang.
    FB: We Are Artists
    Website: We Are Artists

    8. ABC Politikus MalaysiaABCPolitikus
    Illustrator: Fahmi Reza
    Published date: 31 August 2015
    Publisher: Self-published
    ISBN: N/A
    Status: Out of print
    Theme: Politic

    9. Malaysiamalaysia
    Illustrator: Emila Yusof
    Publisher :Oyez!Books
    Published date: September 7, 2015
    Price: RM20.00
    SKU Number :00002
    Theme: Malaysia
    Description: The fifth book in the Colourart series by Emila Yusof is inspired by all things Malaysian. From the national flower, the hibiscus, to the majestic Malayan tiger, to batik, to hornbill, to the iconic landmarks of Kuala Lumpur, it is a treasure trove of wonderful illustrations for all colouring enthusiasts. Printed on quality art paper suitable for water colour, pencil colours or markers. The reverse of each piece of art is blank so you do not have to worry about damaging the next artwork.
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2, Kinokuniya KLCC, Baca Reading Room, Temerloh.
    Blog/IG: emilayusof.com, @emilayusof
    Appointed reseller/agent: Zaza Zulkifle, Haliza Mushirah Mohd Yusuf, Shen Yi

    10. Sarawak Tattoo Mandalassarawakmandalas
    Illustrator: Olivia Julius Dunggat
    Published date: November 2015
    Status: in print
    Price: RM25
    ISBN: ISBN 978-967-13726-0-9
    Theme: Tribal Mandala
    Description: This book contains 15 beautifully illustrated mandalas inspired by Sarawak tribal tattoo motifs. Each mandala is printed on a single-sided page for you to colour and enjoy.
    Buy from: coloringiship.com, Etsy shop: coloringiship, Facebook page: coloringiship, Stickerrific, Jaya One PJ, Appointed reseller/agent: Zaza Zulkifle
    e-mail: olijulius@coloringiship.com
    website/blog/FB page: coloringiship.com, Fb: coloringiship, Instagram: coloringiship, Etsy: coloringiship

    11. ColorMy (Malaysiana)colormymalaysiana
    Illustrator: Sanuri Zulkefli, Rizal Paperbag Head, Charis Loke, M. Auffique Nur Thaquiff
    Publisher: Here Local Events Enterprise
    Published date: November 2015
    Status: in print
    Price: RM35.00 Lazada/RM39.00 Silverfish
    SKU Number: OE702MEAA47BGKANMY-8359673
    Theme: Malaysia
    Description: Diverse Coloring Pages Inspired By Malaysia Architecture influenced by Empires and cultures many many miles away but still distinctly Malaysian. Food created from ingredients and techniques brought to these shores centuries ago, modified and enhanced over time. To be uniquely Malaysian. Crafts, flora, toys, beautiful things that are definitively Malaysian. Within this book you will find pages of artistic representations of these things. These things encompass Malaysiana. Aspects of our culture that perhaps we tend to take for granted. Color them as you like, as you imagine, because even with all the outside influences over the years, MALAYSIANA has always been about collective alterations.
    Buy from: Lazada.my,  Silverfish Bangsar Village 2, Loka Malaysia, Nu Sentral, Hock Choon Supermarket, Ampang, www.cufica.co
    E-mail: info.colormy@gmail.com
    FB: ColorMyBooks

    12. ColorMy (Batik)batik
    Illustrator: M. Auffique Nur Thaquiff, Sanuri Zulkefli
    Publisher: Here Local Events Enterprise
    Published date: November 2015
    Status: in print
    Price: RM35.00 Lazada/RM39.00 Silverfish
    SKU Number: OE702MEAA47BHGANMY-8359715
    Theme: Batik
    Description: BATIK is South East Asia’s cultural ICON. And like many art forms, what makes Batik beautiful is how the artist imagines it. So go ahead, turn these pages and be the artist. In doing so, you will be exploring the uniqueness of this traditional craft and celebrating its place as a cultural symbol.
    Buy from: Lazada.my,  Silverfish Bangsar Village 2, Loka Malaysia, Nu Sentral, Hock Choon Supermarket, Ampang, www.cufica.co
    E-mail: info.colormy@gmail.com
    FB: ColorMyBooks

    13. ColorMy (Arabesque)arabesque
    Illustrator: Cufica
    Publisher: Here Local Events Enterprise
    Published date: November 2015
    Status: in print
    Price: RM35.00 Lazada/RM39.00 Silverfish
    SKU Number: OE702MEAA47BH7ANMY-8359707
    Theme: Islamic Geometry
    Description: Islamic Geometry Inspired Coloring PagesIslamic art typically does not feature living beings, in keeping with historical traditions.Buy from: Lazada.my,  Silverfish Bangsar Village 2, Loka Malaysia, Nu Sentral, Hock Choon Supermarket, Ampang, www.cufica.co
    E-mail: info.colormy@gmail.com
    FB: ColorMyBooks

    14/15. Malaysia Scenery Seriesmalaysiascenery
    – Part 1 – Townscape
    – Part 2 – Villagescape
    Illustrator: Zahuri Harun
    Publisher: PeRUPA & Garage Creative
    Published date: December 2015 (Launched by Dato’ Lat on 4th December 2015)
    Status: in print
    price RM38 each
    ISBN:
    Part 1 – Townscape 9789671377505
    Part 2 – Villagescape 9789671377512
    Theme: Urban & Sub-urban sceneries in Malaysia
    Description: Beautiful sceneries of urban and sub-urban areas in Malaysia such as Mamak restaurant in Beranang, Kampung Baru, Pasar Rabu dan Chow Kit.
    Buy from: MPH, Silverfish, via Persatuan Seni Rupa Publisher: PeRUPA & Garage Creative
    Authorised resellers: A. Zaki Hadri Malaysia or from Zaza Zulkifle (authorised dealer, PeRUPA member)
    E-mail: bukukitabest@gmail.com
    website/blog/FB page https://www.facebook.com/malaysiascenery

    16. World of Mysteriesworldofmysteries
    llustrator: Sanuri Zulkefli
    Published date: December 2015
    Publisher: Self-published
    Status: Out of print
    Price: RM25
    ISBN: N/A
    Format: A4 Size, 16 coloring pages, 140gsm paper
    Theme: Mystery
    Description: World Of Mysteries: Anti – Stress Coloring Book for Adult: An anti-stress coloring books suitable for adults as well as children. Filled with 16 pages of each doodle work contains its own story. Each artworks will bring you deep into the world of mysteries.
    FB: Sanuri Zulkefli

    17. Legendary Princesses of Malaysialegendary
    Illustrator: Emila Yusof
    Publisher :Oyez!Books
    Published date: February 2016
    Price: RM20.00
    SKU NUmber :00011
    Theme: Malaysian Princesses
    Description: A brief story accompanies each lovely line drawing of a Malaysian princess so you can get to read and colour as well. This book is actually for children but seems to be a favourite amongst grown ups colourists.
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2, Kinokuniya KLCC, Baca Reading Room, Temerloh.
    Blog/IG: emilayusof.com, @emilayusof
    Appointed reseller/agent: Zaza Zulkifle, Haliza Mushirah Mohd Yusuf, Shen Yi

    18. Happy Dayshappydays
    Illustrator: Susanna Goho-Quek
    Publisher :Oyez!Books
    Published date: February 2016
    Status: in print
    Price: RM24.00
    SKU NUmber :00010
    Theme: Children
    Description: Susanna Goho-Quek’s Happy Days colouring book is a collection of 24 line drawings of children playing, reading, having parties, dancing, and more. It’s not easy to draw children and Susanna’s detailed drawings show her love for children and their many antics. You will be smiling as you colour these pages and why not frame your masterpieces to cheer up a room.
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2
    FB: Susanna Goho

    19. Underwater Worldunderwaterworld
    Illustrator: Susanna Goho-Quek
    Publisher :Oyez!Books
    Published date: February 2016
    Status: in print
    Price: RM24.00
    SKU NUmber :00013
    Theme: Underwater World
    Description: Artist Susanna Goho-Quek was afraid of the sea until she was introduced to underwater diving and saw for herself the wonders of the underwater world. She has painted them and now she has done a colouring book. You only need to add your imagination and colours to the drawings to produce your own beautiful Underwater World.
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2
    FB: Susanna Goho

    20. Teddy Bear Talesteddybear
    Illustrator: Susanna Goho-Quek
    Publisher :Oyez!Books
    Published date: February 2016
    Status: in print
    Price: RM24.00
    SKU NUmber :00012
    Theme: Teddy Bear
    Description: The Teddy Bears are out to play in this colouring book by artist Susanna Goho-Quek. A bear lover and collector, Susanna’s bears romp about each page playing in the garden, baking in the kitchen, tidying up bookshelves, singing in the choir and more. Create your own Teddy Bear Tales in colour!
    Buy from: www.oyezbookstore.com, Silverfish, Bangsar Village 2
    FB: Susanna Goho

    21. Robolismrobolism
    Illustrator: Aku Napie
    Published date: March 2016
    Publisher: DuBook Press
    Status: in print (Limited Edition – 2000 copies. Now selling at PBAKL 2016, MAEPS Serdang until 9th May 2016)
    Price: RM15
    ISBN: N/A
    Theme: Robot
    Description: Robot doodles; selected artwork from 2013-2015.
    Buy from: DuBook Press, Robolism
    E-mail: akunapie@yahoo.com
    FB: Aku Napie

    22. The Rabbi(t)lution – A Rabbit’s Evolutionrabbitlution
    Illustrator : Evi Shelvia
    Published date: 24th March 2016
    Status: in print
    Price: RM 30
    SKU Number: 00016
    Theme: Monster
    Description: Black and white line illustrations based on the colour edition of the book, Rabbi(t)lution – A Rabbit’s Evolution, to unleash your creativity! – See more at:http://www.oyezbookstore.com/art-and-novelty.html…
    Buy from: –evishelvia.comOyezbookstore.comhttp://www.oyezbookstore.com/art-and-novelty.html…
    E-mail: evishelvia@gmail.com
    website/blog/FB page: evishelvia.com/epit@home.blogspot.my, Evi Shelvia FB

    23. Teatime Cuppiesteatimecuppies
    Illustrator: Zaza Zulkifle
    Publisher: Self-Published (Z Artz Putrajaya)
    Published date: 15 April 2016
    Status: in print
    Launching: 8 May 2016 (tentative) by PeRUPA Malaysia
    Price: RM30
    ISBN: N/A
    Theme: Cupcakes and Fantasy
    Description: Who doesn’t love Cupcakes? What’s even better is these Cupcakes are waiting for you to color them so they can take you in a fun-filled journey and melt your stress away. The pages has been Illustrated by a Malaysian Illustrator Zaza Zulkifle; an avid Colourist and Baker herself. Get ready to be transported into an enchantment of her whimsical dayreams translated into drawings. This book this suitable for both young and mature colorist. There are 16 illustrations printed in single sided thick stock cards for you to have fun with. Grab any media you like – Pencil Colors, Pastels even Watercolors and color on!
    Buy from:
    via my own page: https://www.facebook.com/zaza.artz
    via Persatuan Seni Rupa Malaysia –https://www.facebook.com/TeatimeCuppies or Syuq Tone
    via authorised reseller Haliza Mushirah Mohd Yusuf
    via Etsy for digital copy (setting up) https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZArtzByZaza
    Confirmed Consignees:
    – The Glass House Damansara Perdana – Beginning Mid May 2016
    – Chocoluv Cafe Mutiara Damansara – Beginning Mid May
    e-mail zaza.zartz@gmail.com
    website/blog/FB page: as per above.
    Instagram: zaza.zartz

    24. Zenimalszenimals
    Illustrator: Chuppy Lim
    Published date: 18 April 2016
    Status: in print
    Price: US 9.80
    ISBN: 978-0997480702
    Theme: Animals
    Description: An amazing adult coloring book with 30 beautifully hand drawn zentangle animals by ChuppyLim.
    Buy from: Amazon.com
    e-mail : chuppylim@gmail.com
    website/blog/FB page : Chuppy Lim’s Digital Art

    25. Secret Colours of Malaysiasecret
    Illustrator: Ixora Kay Cross, Koh Qi Ning, Safra Zahirah and Safra Zuhairah Rosli
    Published date: 24 April 2016
    Publisher: Borders Malaysia/ EDM
    Status: in print
    Price: RM39.90
    ISBN: N/A
    Theme: Malaysia
    Description: Each page in the book represents a different and unique pattern of Malaysian landmarks, cultures and lifestyles.
    Buy from: Borders Bookstore Malaysia
    e-mail : enquiry@borders.com.my

    26. Colours of Malaysia coloursofmalaysia
    Illustrator: Emila Yusof
    Publisher: MPH Malaysia
    Published date: April, 2016
    Price: RM35.90
    ISBN: 978-967-415-360-1
    Theme: Malaysia (Culture & Tradition)
    Description: Colours of Malaysia is the first D-I-Y drawing and colouring activity book that features all things Malaysia for Malaysians. Personalise this book by designing your own Henna art, finding out what Wau Bulan is, drawing your favourite Malaysian folk tale character, designing your own Nyonya beaded slippers using motifs and colours and so much more!
    Buy from: MPH Online
    Blog/IG: emilayusof.com, @emilayusof

    27. Exotic Kingdom – An Inspiring Coloring Bookexotickingdom
    Illustrator: Marty Woods
    Publisher : Harper Collins/Harlequin
    Date of Publication : Scheduled to be released on 14 June 2016
    Status: currently on pre-order worldwide.
    Price : RM68/USD14.99
    ISBN : 978-0373100002
    Theme : Nature. Flora and fauna with stories related to myths, legends and taboos of Malaysia.
    Description : 96 pages. 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches. Single sided. Printed on card stock. Embark on an artistic safari to a little-known world teeming with intricate and whimsical flora and fauna.
    Buy/pre-order from : All Amazon sites, Kinokuniya, MPH Malaysia, Barnes & Nobles, Target, Adlibris, Book Depository, Walmart, Book-A-Million, Black Bond Books, Chapters and Indigo, Booktopia, Exlibris, Fish Pond, IndieBound Bookstores, Little City Books, Mighty Ape, Michaels, Bookshop Santa Cruz.
    Email : marty.kreativkontentz@gmail.com
    Instagram : www.instagram.com/martywoodskk
    Facebook : www.facebook.com/martywoodskk
    Website : www.martywoods.wix.com/martywoods

    28. Color The Rainforest – An Exotic Coloring Bookcolortherainforest
    Publisher : Harper Collins/Harlequin
    Date of Publication : Scheduled to be released on 11 Oct 2016
    Status: currently on pre-order worldwide.
    Price : RM68/USD14.99
    ISBN : 978-0373135462
    Book theme : Nature. Flora and fauna.
    Description : 96 pages. 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches. Single sided. Printed on card stock. Find serenity in a harmonious world of pristine beauty that needs your creativity with colors.
    Buy/preorder from: All Amazon sites, Kinokuniya, MPH Malaysia, Barnes & Nobles, Target, Adlibris, Book Depository, Walmart, Book-A-Million, Black Bond Books, Chapters and Indigo, Booktopia, Exlibris, Fish Pond, IndieBound Bookstores, Little City Books, Mighty Ape, Michaels, Bookshop Santa Cruz.
    Email : marty.kreativkontentz@gmail.com
    Instagram : www.instagram.com/martywoodskk
    Facebook : www.facebook.com/martywoodskk
    Website : www.martywoods.wix.com/martywoods