Whilst some argue these are in very bad taste, you can’t deny there is something unique about these coloring books.
Only selling in TopShop for £6, they aren't exactly targeting children. But of course, the British media love to get hot under the collar about minor issues--it saves them writing about the major ones. In short, gangster coloring books are controversial.
All the fuss means they are set to become collectors' items and it's only a matter of time before you can sell these for 10 times their original cost on EBay.
UPDATE: Don't say I didn’t tell you…
Topshop has pulled The Gangsta Rap Coloring Book from the shelves of its flagship Oxford Street store in the UK, after the book generated numerous complaints.
Gangster Colouring Books
Colour in Gangstas
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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