Penguin
Wreck This Journal: Now in Color
At a glance
Best for
her, teens, kids
Occasion
Christmas, Birthday, Graduation
Price range
Budget (under $50)
Gift score
Wreck This Journal: Now in Color by Keri Smith is the vibrant edition of the bestselling interactive journal that instructs readers to destroy its pages in creative ways. Prompts range from the simple (poke holes through these pages) to the absurd (drag the journal behind you on a walk), all printed on colorful pages that make the creative destruction even more visually satisfying. Over 10 million copies have sold worldwide since the original edition launched. At $12, this is a gift that delivers pure joy and creative liberation. It works for any age, any personality, and any occasion. The 'Now in Color' edition is especially giftable because it looks beautiful before, during, and after being wrecked. It's stress relief, creative play, and entertainment wrapped in one delightfully destructive package.
Why the Wreck This Journal: Now in Color makes a great gift
The anti-journal that gives permission to destroy
Wreck This Journal flips the precious notebook concept on its head by encouraging readers to rip, stain, poke holes, burn, and otherwise destroy its pages. Each page contains a different creative prompt — pour coffee here, close the book on a sandwich, shower with it. It's liberating for perfectionists and endlessly entertaining for everyone.
A creative outlet with zero skill required
You don't need to be an artist, writer, or creative person to enjoy Wreck This Journal. The prompts are deliberately messy, silly, and impossible to do 'wrong.' It's pure creative play without the pressure of producing something beautiful. The Color edition adds vibrant pages that make the destruction even more visually satisfying.
Perfect for someone who needs to lighten up
In the best way possible, this journal is therapeutic. The act of deliberately destroying something that looks like it should be preserved is genuinely stress-relieving. It teaches that imperfection is beautiful and that creativity thrives in chaos. At $12, it's a playful, thoughtful gift that delivers real emotional value.
Who will love this
For coworkers
A lighthearted desk gift that provides creative stress relief. Perfect for office gift exchanges or anyone who needs a playful break from routine.
For her
A fun, unexpected gift for the perfectionist who needs permission to let loose. The colorful pages make every destructive act feel artistic.
For kids
Older kids who love crafts and creative play will adore having permission to make a magnificent mess. It channels energy into imaginative destruction.
For teens
Teenagers love the rebellious energy of a book that tells you to destroy it. It's creative, stress-relieving, and endlessly shareable on social media.
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Is the Wreck This Journal: Now in Color a good gift?
Yes, the Wreck This Journal: Now in Color scores 81/100 on our gift rating scale. It is perfect for for her, for teens, for kids and works well for christmas, birthday, graduation. With 4.6 stars from 28,000 reviews, it is a proven crowd-pleaser.
How much does the Wreck This Journal: Now in Color cost?
The Wreck This Journal: Now in Color is currently $10 on Amazon, down from $17. Budget (under $50) option in its category. Prices update every 6 hours via the Amazon API.
Who is the Wreck This Journal: Now in Color best for?
The Wreck This Journal: Now in Color is an excellent choice for for her — one of our top-rated picks in this category, for teens, for kids. Whether for a birthday, holiday, or just-because moment, it delivers a memorable gifting experience.