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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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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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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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    #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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    #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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    #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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why Elon keeps wanting more money.

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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    #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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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    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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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea what this means