A best-of collection of literary humour cartoons from the
critically-acclaimed Guardian cartoonist
In his inimitable style, British cartoonist Tom Gauld has opened comics
to a crossover audience and challenged perceptions of what the medium
can be. Noted as a "book-lover's cartoonist," Gauld's weekly strips in
The Guardian, Britain's most well-regarded newspaper, stitch together
the worlds of literary criticism and pop culture to create brilliantly
executed, concise comics. Simultaneously silly and serious, Gauld adds
an undeniable lightness to traditionally highbrow themes. From sarcastic
panels about the health hazards of being a best-selling writer to a list
of magical items for fantasy writers (such as the Amulet of Attraction,
which summons mainstream acceptance, Hollywood money, and fresh coffee),
Gauld's cartoons are timely and droll--his trademark British humour,
impeccable timing, and distinctive visual style sets him apart from the
rest.
Lauded both for his frequent contributions to New Scientist, The
Guardian and The New York Times, and his Eisner-nominated graphic
novels, Tom Gauld is one of the most celebrated cartoonists working
today. In Baking with Kafka, he proves this with one witty, sly,
ridiculous comic after another.
