{"product_id":"baking-with-kafka-9781770462960","title":"Baking with Kafka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA best-of collection of literary humour cartoons from the critically-acclaimed Guardian cartoonist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLauded both for his frequent contributions to \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and his Eisner-nominated graphic novels, Tom Gauld is one of the most celebrated cartoonists working today. In \u003ci\u003eBaking with Kafka\u003c\/i\u003e, he proves this with one witty, sly, ridiculous comic after another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Gauld\u003c\/b\u003e is a cartoonist and illustrator. He has weekly comic strips in \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e and his comics have been published in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Believer\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to his graphic novels \u003ci\u003eGoliath\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ere All Just Jealous of My Jetpack\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMooncop\u003c\/i\u003e, he has designed a number of book covers. Gauld lives and works in London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Drawn \u0026 Quarterly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50645637398802,"sku":"9781770462960","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bead8da1-9ae1-4729-8ada-b249c697e94e.jpg?v=1733157577","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/baking-with-kafka-9781770462960","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}