Will we see the Hermes Press Colouring in Book?

January 2024 the Hermes Press Colouring in Book was announced and available for pre order. 15 months later the book is still showing on their website and other book websites available for pre order.

Some phans have been wondering what is the latest on this book?

From what we understand the pre orders so far for this book have been underwhelming and is a huge reason why the book has not yet gone to print.

The sceptic in me wonders if the low pre orders are affected by the non-publication of the Art of the Phantom book? But also if phans understand why publishers use pre orders.

In todays market, many (if not all) pop culture publishers to minimalise possible risky ventures only go to print when they have a number of pre orders in place. Pre orders are very important for publishers and will possibly become even more important with the possible introduction of new tariff costs which sees their initial production costs increasing.

Have you pre ordered? Will you pre order? Does this change your mind on pre orders?

You can pre order here

The Phantom Coloring Book is listed at $19.99US (Roughly $33AU, $20Eu, 210 sek/nok & 1700INR). It will consist of 80 pages of artwork drawn and modified for colouring-in. It will be in paperback format and sized 7" x 11".

Phans may recognise the art used for the front cover which was originally a commission by phan Jaime Diaz. Hermes Press has required permission to use it for their publication. Various credited Phantom artists such as Ray Moore and Sy Barry, and other artists will be included in the colouring-in book. The artwork will be designed to best allow colouring-in by children and adults alike.