Penguin Publishing Group
The Coloring Book of Tangle Patterns
The Coloring Book of Tangle Patterns
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ABOUT
If you love to color, you will love to tangle and color! Celebrity YouTube artist Tiffany Lovering offers her best collection of tangle patterns yet in this supercharged volume--part how-to book, part adult coloring book. Follow along to learn how to draw 100 different tangle patterns. Before you know it, you'll be flowing and building magically simple or beautifully complex works of art by mixing and matching simple geometric, organic and gridline-style patterns and motifs.
You will unwind, relax your mind and fill the whole page with abstract strings of soft waves and chipper chevrons or flourishing lotus blossoms and tapestries of colorful shapes. You can create your own pages to color--or work within the provided coloring-book-style pages and templates. Find your zen and unleash your inspiration with this easy and addictive art form!
Inside you'll find:
• A quick-start lesson in tangle patterns, plus fun, inspirational prompts for drawing your own
• 100 different step-by-step exercises to build tangle patterns from scratch, ranging in complexity from basic to intermediate to advanced
• Tips for drawing and coloring freeform doodles in any medium--colored pencil, paint, marker, crayon and more 75 coloring pages, plus additional digital design downloads to complete creative illustrations
STANDARD, PRIMARY, DM AND VARIANT COVERS
Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.
In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.
The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.
PRODUCT TYPES
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Here's a brief overview of the main types:
Omnibus
- Large, hardcover collections
- Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
- Typically 800-1000+ pages
- Higher price point, often €100-€150
Oversized Hardcover (OHC)
- Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
- Collect shorter runs or story arcs
- Usually 300-600 pages
- Priced between €30-€50
Hardcover (HC)
- Standard-sized hardcover books
- Collect 6-12 issues typically
- Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
- Priced around €25-€35
Trade Paperback (TP)
- Softcover collections
- Standard comic book size
- Usually collect 4-6 issues
- Most affordable option, typically €15-€25
Other Formats
- Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
- Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
- Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues
The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs