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Tom Gauld is a cartoonist who has mastered the art of saying a lot with very little. His clean lines, quiet humor, and sharp observations have earned him a place in publications like The Guardian, The New Yorker, and New Scientist, where readers have come to look forward to his gentle yet pointed commentary on books, science, daily life, and the small absurdities that tie them all together.

Gauld’s work often takes familiar ideas and nudges them just enough to reveal the strange logic hiding underneath, reminding us that both creativity and comedy can thrive in the simplest shapes and the most precise words.

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Library scene comic by Tom Gauld featuring books, art, and science with a humorous libertarian character speaking.

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    Venn diagram comic by Tom Gauld illustrating how books, art, and science overlap in archaeology, dogs, and pirates.

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    Sven Horlemann
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    10 months ago

    Yep, I agree 💯

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    #3

    Comic strip by Tom Gauld illustrating science and art through tiny comics featuring lifeforms observing each other in various scenes.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    Surprise!

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    #4

    Cartoon by Tom Gauld showing two people discussing a biology notice about larval progeny infestation at a science department.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    Ha!

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    #5

    Three people in a comic by Tom Gauld discussing a program detecting signals needing an upgrade to reply.

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    David Paterson
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    10 months ago

    Same problem here.

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    #6

    Minimalist bookshop staff hanging a decoration, illustrating art and science in Tom Gauld’s tiny comics style.

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    Arthur Waite
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    10 months ago

    I could live with that, and I'd come to enjoy the one decoration, and respect the intent.

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    #7

    Comic panel by Tom Gauld showing a character running to join a travelling library, blending books, art, and science.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    That actually sounds pretty good!

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    #8

    Comic illustration by Tom Gauld showing stick figures on a basketball court symbolizing books, art, and science concepts.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    This I could watch!

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    #9

    Scientists in hazmat suits conducting virus research outdoors in a comic style by Tom Gauld focusing on books, art, and science.

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    David Paterson
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    10 months ago

    Choose a windy low-humidity day.

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    #10

    Comic by Tom Gauld illustrating art and science by turning big ideas about dark matter into tiny comics.

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    Bruce Mardle
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    10 months ago

    "Physics For Cats" sounds like a sequel to "How To Teach Quantum Physics To Your Dog" (which I already own).

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    #11

    Pile of discarded wrapping paper drawn in comic style illustrating books, art, and science by Tom Gauld with a humorous caption.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    This is the life!

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    #12

    Woman sitting with cat on lap, working on comic draft, illustrating how Tom Gauld turns big ideas into tiny comics.

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    Leaf of Kale
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    10 months ago

    I really wonder…

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    #13

    Comic illustration by Tom Gauld showing a conspiracy theory board connecting various big ideas with tiny comics style.

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    Voidified
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    10 months ago

    Woke scientists. XD

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    #14

    Cartoon-style comic by Tom Gauld illustrating science and books with whimsical art and a humorous story.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    But was it broccoli cheddar? I'd have to think that one over.

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    #15

    Comic by Tom Gauld showing a person sitting next to a talking fallen tree, illustrating books, art, and science.

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    #16

    Colorful comic characters illustrating different levels of anger in a tiny comic by Tom Gauld showcasing books, art, and science.

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    Lily bloom
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    10 months ago

    I'm the purple one out of frame that left the area when it started to get too peopley

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    #17

    Cartoon by Tom Gauld showing astronauts choosing between white and orange space suits in a comic about books, art, and science.

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    #18

    Two animated books sitting and talking on stage in a comic style illustrating books art and science concepts.

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    #19

    Cartoon by Tom Gauld showing a man buying fresh ideas from a street vendor, highlighting books, art, and science themes.

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    Khavrinen
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    10 months ago

    I have a collection of short stories by Science Fiction author Barry Longyear, titled "It Came From Schenectady!", where he explains in the foreword that he got so tired of getting asked "Where do you get your ideas?" that he started answering "Schenectady", just to watch the confusion on their faces.

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    #20

    Comic panel by Tom Gauld showing space junk with a character humorously redefining it as vintage technology in orbit.

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    #21

    Comic by Tom Gauld illustrating big ideas about black holes with simple art and text on a chalkboard in tiny comics style.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    Pretty much.

    #22

    Comic strip by Tom Gauld showing three armored guards by doors, illustrating art and science concepts in tiny comics.

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    SchadenFreudian Psychology
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    10 months ago

    If you think about it, both doors lead to freedom. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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    #23

    Flowchart comic by Tom Gauld illustrating complex gift decisions with books, art, and science themes in a minimalist style.

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    Jan Feline
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    10 months ago

    I do

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    #24

    Cartoon by Tom Gauld showing a hiker walking past mountains with smiling faces, illustrating books, art, and science.

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    #25

    Comic strip by Tom Gauld showing characters discussing a drone mission over a volcano in a tiny comic style.

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    Joe Orber
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    10 months ago

    Good for Karl 😂

    #26

    Comic illustration by Tom Gauld featuring a charged particle performing stand-up for a neutron audience, blending art and science.

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    #27

    Comic illustration by Tom Gauld depicting experimental agriculture with quirky robots and creatures in a farm setting.

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    Auntriarch
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    10 months ago

    Yes I did try to sing it

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    #28

    Comic panel by Tom Gauld illustrating fungi as a distinct kingdom, combining books, art, and science in tiny comics style.

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    #29

    Comic strip from Tom Gauld’s Books, Art & Science showing a man and dog discussing life understood backwards, lived forwards.

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    David Paterson
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    10 months ago

    True.

    #30

    Comic illustration by Tom Gauld showing stages in the life of a scientist exploring big ideas through tiny comics.

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    #31

    Comic strip by Tom Gauld showing two people discussing the most intelligent machine and its purpose in a science setting.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    This is why Elon keeps wanting more money.

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    #32

    Comic by Tom Gauld illustrating science and behavior with a quantum supercomputer chart for gifts and naughty lists.

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    Chich the witch
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    10 months ago

    Which went reasonably well until an unfortunate decision to use AI was made by management.

    #33

    Comic strip illustrating New Year's resolution ideas using numbers, reflecting Tom Gauld's art, books, and science style.

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    Multa Nocte
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    10 months ago

    Support a local bookshop. Will do!

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    #34

    Comic by Tom Gauld showing two stick figures discussing an espresso machine powered by a laboratory apparatus.

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    #35

    Comic by Tom Gauld showing a man discussing a manuscript in a lost property office with minimalist art style.

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    #36

    Comic by Tom Gauld showing a figure presenting complex formulas and diagrams linking books, art, and science.

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    David Paterson
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    10 months ago

    If only.

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    #37

    Comic by Tom Gauld showing two children discussing books and art with a focus on science and social critique.

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    Giles McArdell
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    10 months ago

    But surely we should support Mr McGregor's right to sovereignty within his own domain? Peter Rabbit and his like representing, as it were, the external forces bent on pillaging the, quite literal, fruits of Mr McGregor's labour.

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    #38

    Comic illustration by Tom Gauld showing a Venn diagram comparing English warrior and literary agent traits for representing books.

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    Chich the witch
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    10 months ago

    Lunch you say? Pays for it you say????

    #39

    Cartoon by Tom Gauld showing a prehistoric man with a spear and suitcase, blending books, art, and science in tiny comics.

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    Lily bloom
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    10 months ago

    What's in the briefcase?!?! Where's he going? Best wishes though Cavey Mann

    #40

    Comic illustration showing three badge colors with descriptions, related to books, art, and science in Tom Gauld's tiny comics style.

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    Lily bloom
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    10 months ago

    I have no idea what this means