Mandala Coloring Book
Author: Jonathan Quintin
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ISBN: 156170542X
Publisher: Hay House (October, 1998)
Sales Rank: 132,355
Average Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 1 out of 5
You call these Mandala's?!?
The designs in this book were not at all what I expected to see when I first opened it. In my opinion, this book does not deserve the title 'Mandalas', which usually consist of soft, curvy lines and often meaningful designs. All of the designs inside of this book are strictly sharp and geometric, with the exception of the one shown on the cover. In example, this book more closely resembles the 'Images' series by Roger Burrows. Even though I was very dissatisfied with the book, I decided to start coloring in it anyways. Well, that was a BIG mistake! I started working on many of the designs, but I have yet to actually finish a single one of them. They are very frustrating to color in because all of the designs are so painfully repettitive and they are completely lacking when it comes to creativity. I believe that every design in this book is computer generated because none of them have the personality and imaginative touch of the human hand. I know this review is very bad, but please keep in mind that it is just my opinion. If you are looking for a coloring book that is made up of purely geometric designs, then I am positive that this will be a great book for you. However, if you are looking for REAL Mandalas to color, I would look elsewhere because the designs in this book completely misrepresent the true meaning of the word Mandala.
Rating: 4 out of 5
The Geometry of Life
After reading Quintin's introduction about "the Golden Ratio", which actually ties in with some of the "pyramids on Mars" amazing facts, my mind was opened to his goal with this book. I'd been looking for something more along the lines of spiritual mandalas, with lots of layers, curves, and lines. This book is more geometrically oriented --you pretty much get either lines or curves within any design-- but within that limitation the designs are pretty satisfying. The concept of the Golden Ratio is fascinating. If geometry is your bag, you'll find it outstanding!
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