# Baking with Kafka - Hardcover

by **Tom Gauld** (Author)

**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.

### Author Biography

**Tom Gauld** is a cartoonist and illustrator. He has weekly comic strips in _The Guardian_ and _New Scientist_ and his comics have been published in _The New York Times_ and _The Believer_. In addition to his graphic novels _Goliath_, _You__'__re All Just Jealous of My Jetpack_, and _Mooncop_, he has designed a number of book covers. Gauld lives and works in London.

**Number of Pages:** 160

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 6.1 x 8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 03, 2017

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