Tom Gauld's Top Book Recommendations

Tom GauldHis language is beautifully pared down, and it seems there’s nothing he can’t draw in this lovely, simple style he has. (Source)

Tom GauldI chose it because it stands particularly well on its own. Ware’s very much into the interaction of words and images. (Source)

Tom GauldGorey’s drawings are incredibly subtle … Look at the design of that cover. He did his own lettering, so beautifully and carefully. (Source)

Tom GauldThe Far Side is the working of a really strange mind. What really appeals to me about this cartoon – and you get it with all the people I’ve chosen, but particularly I think with Larson – is the way you go back into his world each time. (Source)

Tom GauldThey’re cartoons, but they’re also diagrams of machines. They’re funny, but they always work. (Source)