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Humorous Comics By Tom Gauld For All The Book And Science Lovers Out There (35 New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Tom Gauld is a talented cartoonist and illustrator whose work combines humor with a touch of philosophy. Known for his simple, expressive characters and their witty conversations about literature, art, and science, Tom's comics are a treat for readers of all ages. His unique style has earned him regular features in renowned publications like The Guardian, The New Yorker, and New Scientist, as well as a dedicated following of 154 thousand fans on Instagram.
We are thrilled to present a selection of Tom Gauld's charming comics. Each piece offers a clever and often amusing look at various topics, making you think while also bringing a smile to your face. Scroll down and enjoy the witty and intelligent world of Tom Gauld's illustrations.
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Beak Hookage 1 year ago
If you ask him to give an example of anything to back up his claims, he just yells DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH over and over again.
David Paterson 1 year ago (edited)
I've just started saying "do your own research" because I have no wish to re-read the dozen scientific articles that I read on this topic 5 years ago, just to supply him with the background information that he wouldn't understand anyway. "Do your own research" is the correct scientific response to someone who believes absolute garbage that he's parroting from some evangelist website.
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John Smith (he/him/xy/️) 1 year ago
And there we have the first misandrist.
Load More Replies... Danish Susanne 1 year ago
What has that poor professor done to deserve such a terrible punishment?
Tom Gauld always wanted to draw comics, but it took him a while to realize he could write them too. He initially believed one had to study literature to be a writer. In art school, he met Simone Lia, and they encouraged each other to create their first cartoons, which they self-published in a book called "First." They started with silly little jokes and have since progressed to writing graphic novels and picture books, although Gauld still enjoys making silly little jokes.
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Mike F 1 year ago
Me too, after I got to chase them around the house for a bit. 👻
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Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Clever way to avoid passing beyond! I'll have to remember this dodge. "Time Enough At Last!", and no glasses to break.
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LizzieBoredom 1 year ago (edited)
There's a farmer near me who has a BBQ grill in the cow field. Demoralizing and incowmane.
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Array Index Out of Bounds 1 year ago
I had a girlfriend once that didn't like Richard Scarry. I was like, what? Why not?
Load More Replies... Lotekguy 1 year ago
The Apple car makers roll out new models every year with new flaws and parts that are incompatible with their previous vehicles.
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Try this one - "Drive the new Buick Guinea Pig!" Buick-Guin...a70a17.jpg 
Worst Cop in Britain 1 year ago
The vehicles on the right are probably far less damaging to the environment and power grid as well but hey anything for greenwashing right?
When asked about the evolution of his style, Tom explained that he began as an illustrator and had to learn to be a cartoonist and incorporate words over time. "I think my images have become simpler and cleaner as I've become more interested in telling stories than making pictures. Though of course making an attractive image is important too.
The most important influence was probably having a weekly cartooning job at the Guardian (and later at New Scientist) which forced me to constanly make new work to a strict deadline."
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We asked Gauld if any of his comics or illustrations are especially important to him. He said he’s fond of his children's book, "The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess." "It was a new departure for me to make a book for children and I found it very hard but, in the end, rewarding. Also, it began as a story I invented for my own children then became something we worked on together as a family."
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To understand more about the life of a cartoonist, we asked Gauld about common misconceptions people might have regarding their work. "I think there is an idea that being a cartoonist is such delightful fun that I sit all day at my desk chuckling with laughter. I certainly enjoy my job, but the positive moments as a creator are usually more like the satisfaction of solving a puzzle, than the laughter and joy I feel as the reader of a good cartoon.
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Nonna_SoF 1 year ago
Incidentally he was keeping the sky god and earth goddess apart. These were his grandparents. His punishment was to keep his grandparents from f*****g.
Pandamonium 1 year ago
Actually, Atlas was a titan who held up the sky as a PUNISHMENT. He would be super happy if this happened.
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Virgil Blue 1 year ago
In one of Terry Pratchett’s novels (Reaperman) some types of trees ar sentient but think at such a slow pace they can’t sense things faster than about a day. They end up wondering why some of their number suddenly disappear after hearing the wire of an axe blade. They also believed in reincarnation and hope that by being a good tree they get reincarnated as a nice stylish dinner table with matching chairs.
Beak Hookage 1 year ago
"That was a sharp one!" "What was?" "That winter just now." "Bah, you call that winter? Back in MY day we had glaciers the size of-"
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Victoria Felix 1 year ago
Yet there are also some, then, alas, ripped like Charles Atlas ... unlike Eddie Izzard ....
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Lotekguy 1 year ago
Lasting value in teaching them which mushrooms are edible or hallucinogenic.
LizzieBoredom 1 year ago
The unsung hero of history - "Don't eat the white mushr........".
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Upstaged75 1 year ago
I do sometimes walk around while reading my Kindle if I don't feel like wasting the time not reading. :)
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David Paterson 1 year ago
Before the book mouse was the poor church mouse.
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VOTE if you live in the USA 1 year ago
I love the mind that thought up this comic then created it. Glorious.
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Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 1 year ago
But what does it do? Who cares if we can make money from it
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keyboardtek 1 year ago
The rioting and looting damage at protests in Raleigh were found to be triggered not by the actual protestors but by some jerks who simply like violence and destruction. They were not interested in the political cause at all. They essentially are just instigators looking for any opportunity to do harm.
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Virgil Blue 1 year ago
Face it Tim, you are the bystander who gets killed in a freak occurrence by page 18.
Ace 1 year ago
If it were a Sar Trek episode he'd be the one with the red shirt.
Load More Replies... Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
sometimes, i fell like Tim when i have to socialized, i think i'm simple and they are all so complicated
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Donkey boi 1 year ago
Perfectly imperfect, my squashed down sphere. Colours aplenty, seen once a year....
LizzieBoredom 1 year ago (edited)
Easter Bunny, Easter Bunny. So brave and so fine-a. Laying all those eggs without a chicken vagina.
Lotekguy 1 year ago (edited)
I wouldn't have written my couplet if I'd seen yours first. You're the winner here.
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David Paterson 1 year ago
You think he's joking, right? Try publishing an article on neuroscience and see how far you get.
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Virgil Blue 1 year ago
The Blender 3D tutorial donut is the fruit of the union of him and one of the real donuts. Its fate is to look delectible, but never to be tasted.
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Michael Smith 1 year ago
If a person changes their minds whenever they find new evidence that better supports the opposing view they are considered rational and open minded, but if a politician does it, it's flip flopping.
Load More Replies... Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
Is the TikTok a flick-book? Otherwise, not sure how it would work.
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Helena 1 year ago
Of Mice and Old men. Less Expectations. Old Women. Withering Thighs. Vanity UnFair
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The explanation 1 year ago
Can we all take a moment to appreciate Lotekguy? Thank you for your service
Lotekguy 1 year ago
... and thank you for a bit of the approval I craved in my youth, and still enjoy in my dotage.
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Tom Gauld's ability to inject humor into illustrations on topics like literature, art, and science aligns perfectly with his overarching goal of entertaining people in an intelligent way. His insight into communicating through comics supports the idea that these visual narratives offer a respite from life's more monotonous or challenging moments. As he highlights, there's always a balance between making people laugh and stimulating thoughts, creating an experience that leaves readers feeling slightly more uplifted.
To explore more about how Gauld blends humor and intellect, check out this blend of intelligence and creativity.
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