Tom Gauld - Baking with Kafka

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-lovers cartoonist, Gaulds weekly strips inThe Guardian, Britains 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), Gaulds 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 toNew Scientist,The GuardianandThe New York Times, and his Eisner-nominated graphic novels, Tom Gauld is one of the most celebrated cartoonists working today. InBaking with Kafka, he proves this with one witty, sly, ridiculous comic after another.