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Adult activity book publishing trend in Spain
Overview
Adult activity books have emerged as a significant publishing phenomenon in Spain, driven by a consumer desire for digital disconnection and analog entertainment. This trend has evolved from simple coloring books used for stress relief into more complex formats that blend traditional puzzles, such as Sudoku and crosswords, with pop culture themes like music, cinema, and Netflix series.
Key market players include Murdoku, which has sold over 140,000 copies, and Blackie Books, which has released 14 volumes of activity books with total sales exceeding 250,000 copies. These publications offer specialized themes covering science, literature, and sports to provide mental stimulation for an audience seeking alternatives to smartphones.
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Timeline
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13 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAdult activity books emerge as a publishing phenomenon in SpainAdult activity books are a growing publishing trend in Spain, driven by a desire for digital detox and pop culture-themed puzzles like Murdoku and Blackie Books' series.
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22 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSpain sees rise in adult activity book publishing trendAdult activity books are a growing publishing trend in Spain, with brands like Murdoku and Blackie Books seeing high sales as consumers seek digital detox through pop-culture-themed puzzles.
Sources
ca.sports.yahoo.com · es.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com