The summer is a time for waiting in airports, taking long road trips across the country and laying back on a sizzling beach; all of these scenarios can benefit from adult-themed activity books. Instead of making awkward conversations or completing a complex crossword puzzle, people can mindlessly pass the time by coloring in famous rappers or indulging in some hipster-geared trivia.
Filled with fun takes on the classic children's staple, these adult-themed activity books tap into the fact that many grown-ups are young at heart. Not to mention that a trip down memory lane is always welcome. But what really makes the adult-themed activity books special is the melding of two generations in one. If it weren't for the content, they could easily be given to children.
42 Adult-Themed Activity Books
From Pop Culture Hipster Books to Gangsta Rap Coloring Books:
Meghan Young — May 16, 2014 — Business
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Adult Coloring Books
This Coloring Book Ups the Complexity for an Older Crowd
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Adult Coloring Books
Hot Wax by Tyson Mcadoo is Best Kept Away from Your Kids
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Rocking Hipster Poster-Books
The Indie Rock Poster Book Features Rock Song-Inspired Posters
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Urban Coloring Books
Street Photos You Colour for Fun
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Coloring Book Agendas
Artist ISE Ratinan Thaicharoen's SINGHA Beer 2011 Calendar
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High Brow Coloring Books
'Outside The Lines' is a Coloring Book for Adults Designed by Artists
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Activist Coloring Books
Artist Justin White's Lighthearted Depiction of the BP Oil Spill
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Titillating Adult Coloring Books
Color My Boobs is Made for Artistic Bosom-Loving Individuals
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Adult Coloring Books
Coloring for Grown-Ups Sarcastically Depicts Real Life Challenges
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Tattoo Coloring Books
This Hand-Drawn Book by ‘Megamunden’ Lets You Make Your Mark
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Coloring Book Walls
Jon Burgerman Wallpaper
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Cult Classic Coloring Books
The Mean Girls Coloring Book is a Childish Past-Time for Grown-Ups
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Celebrity Crayon Books
The 'Ryan Gosling Coloring Book' is the Hottest Way to Stay in the Lines
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Rockstar Coloring Books
This Heavy Metal Activity Book Lets You Rock Out While Coloring
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Hip Hop Cartoon Blogs
The 'Rap Coloring Book' Tumblr Lets Your Inner Child Come Out to Play
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Gangsta Rap Coloring Books
This Hardcore Book Shows This Activity Isn't Just for the Kids
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Feminist Rockstar Sketchbooks
The Women Who Rock Coloring Book Sticks It to Male Rock Stars
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Aspiring Designer Coloring Books
The Fashion Lookbook Activity Journal Lets Fashionistas Design
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Fashionable Activity Books
The Sneaker Colouring Book is for Growing Sneaker Freaks
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Hipster Activity Books
The Indie Rock Coloring Book Pleases Subculture Fanatics
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Pop Culture Hipster Books
The Portlandia Book Brings Apathetic Hipster Love
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Hunky Celeb Coloring Books
The Color Me Swoon Book Provides Pages of Handsome Men to Color in
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Dark Drawing Pad Pamphlets
The Observer Music Monthly Promotes Using Goth Coloring Books
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Famous Faces Drawing Pads
Fill in Celebrity Features with Pop Culture Coloring Books
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Classic Art Coloring Books
The ‘Masterpiece Coloring Book’ Reinvents Classic Art
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Famous Pop Art Coloring
Add Your Artistic Touch with this Andy Warhol Coloring Book
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Colorful Cop Violence Books
The Police Brutality Coloring Book was Inspired by Occupy Wall Street
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Pop Diva Coloring Books
The 90s Pop Divas Coloring Book From TeamArt is Made for Adults
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Executive Colouring Book
Color the Business Men Grey
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Risque Adult Activity Books
Naughty Dots is a Cheeky Game Made Exclusively for Grown Ups
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Luxury Doodling Workbooks
The Yves Saint Laurent Coloring Book is for Mini Fashionistas
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Wall-Tagging Activity Books
The Graffiti Art Coloring Book Lets you Explore Street Murals at Home
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Produce-Loving Coloring Books
The Colour Me Healthy Book Encourages Kids to Eat Fruits and Veggies
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Hip Hop Activity Print-Outs
The Bun B Jumbo Coloring and Rap Activity Tumblr is Urban Bliss
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Comedian-Inspired Activity Books
The ‘Thrill Murray’ Coloring Book is a Tribute to Bil
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Colorful Band Requests
The Foo Fighters Coloring Book Details the Band's Food Preferences
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Satirical Comedy Series Books
The Portlandia Activity Book Helps Shed the Trappings of Normalcy
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Fantasy Phenomenon Coloring Books
Have a Magical Time with this Game of Thrones Coloring Book
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Couture Coloring Books
Hermes' 'Les 4 Mondes' is Perfect for Kids and Adults Alike
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Rapper Coloring Books (UPDATE)
Shea Serrano and Bun B’s Book is Transformed from Tumblr
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Exotic Dancer Coloring Books
This Cowboy Coloring Book is the Perfect Adult Novelty Gift
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Seductive Spoof Coloring Books
Nifty Shades of Play is an Adults Only Activity Book
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Cookie Plug Combines Graffiti, Street Art & Hip-Hop Culture
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The Starbucks Summer Game: Adventure Awaits is Interactive
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These KORIN Antitheft Travel Bags Come in Two Styles
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Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Historical Humankind Coffee Books
Hungry Minds Presents The Book to Nurture Childlike Curiousity
Movie-Themed South American Vacations
Adventures by Disney Just Added an Encanto-Themed Trip
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Youthful Fine Art Apparel
This Pacsun Capsule Collection Blends Fine Art & Fashion
AI-Created Romance Books
Smoothie King Co-Authored a Book with ChatGPT to Market Summer Smoothies
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Special-Edition Sitcom Board Games
MONOPOLY: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Focuses on The Gang
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Engaging Travel Maps
BrokenMap Helps to Visualize a Traveler's Global Adventures
Summer Beer Excuse Generators
Samuel Adams Launches 'I Can't' Can to Help Escape Unwanted Plans
Cheeky Luggage Tags
Shantell Martin & Various Keytags Boast a Series of Playful Luggage Tags
Cheese Expert Guide Books
'Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese' is Educational and Informative
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Women-Targeted Cannabis Retreats
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Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
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Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
Sunset-Inspired Pastel Tote Bags
The LL Bean Tote Bags Get a Pastel Colorway Palette
Song-Inspired Travel Guides
easyJet & Spotify Recommend Destinations Based on Listening Habits
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Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
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Kathy Ager and SOONNESS Design the Gone Coastal Series
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Mysterious Murder Puzzle Publications
'Murdle: Volume 1' Has 100 Puzzles to Solve
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
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Aesop Boasts a Women's Literature Library
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