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Hardcovers Frequently Asked Questions
Are the books printed by Amazon?
No, the books are not printed by Amazon’s KDP. However, they are available for purchase through all the Amazon stores.
Is the entire range available?
Yes, all 13 titles have a Hardcover edition.
Are the Hardcover books only available on Amazon?
The Coloring Book Hardcovers will be available on Amazon, but will be also available in the coming weeks on other platforms and online stores, and also in more countries.
You can even ask at the counter of your local store as they may be able to order them in for you.
The books are currently available online at:
US – Amazon, Barnes & Noble
UK – Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwells, Foyles
Japan – Amazon
Korea – Kyobo Book, Yes24.com
Canada – Amazon, Indigo
Australia – Amazon
Mexico – Amazon
Europe – Amazon
They are also available at adlibris
Are the Hardcovers on Amazon paper?
No, the Hardcover editions of the R.J. Hampson coloring books are on 70 pound (105gsm) paper, and are not printed by Amazon.
Do the Hardcovers use a watercolor paper?
Not quite! Watercolor papers start at 90 pound (185 gsm). Preferably at least 140 pound (300gsm)! The new R.J. Hampson hardcovers are printed on 70 pound (105gsm) For comparison, the current KDP printed paperbacks are on 50-61 pound (74-90 GSM) white paper (depending on location)
Do the Hardcover books have duplicates?
No, the Hardcover editions of the R.J. Hampson coloring books do not contain duplicates. This does mean that the books with a special duplicates section (for example the 3D model village of Christmas Tiny Homes) have the 25 illustrations only.
I live in Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa... Will I be able to buy a Hardcover book?
Yes! As the Coloring Book Hardcovers are available in more countries, and printed in more places, you should find it easier to purchase an R.J. Hampson hardcover coloring book! The books are currently available online at:
US – Amazon, Barnes & Noble
UK – Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwells, Foyles
Japan – Amazon
Korea – Kyobo Book, Yes24.com
Canada – Amazon, Indigo
Australia – Amazon
Mexico – Amazon
Europe – Amazon
They are also available at adlibris
*In South Africa the books will be available from takealot.com
Do the Hardcovers have new illustrations?
The Hardcover versions keep the identical 25 illustrations as the paperback editions.
Will you stop publishing the Amazon paperbacks?
There are no plans to stop publishing the paperbacks with Amazon.
For those who love the duplicates – the Amazon paperback version will continue to include duplicates! (And thank you for letting us know why you love them. Whether it helps with anxiety, or learning new coloring techniques on YouTube or you are coloring on Sundays with your nan at the retirement home, we have loved hearing your story!)
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