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Tom Gauld
@tomgauld.bsky.social
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Cartoonist and Illustrator. My book of science cartoons, PHYSICS FOR CATS, is available to preorder! www.tomgauld.com
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 22h
My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com
p.s. My new book of science cartoons 'Physics for Cats' is out this week. Details at www.tomgauld.com
Panel 1 A figure stands at a lectern "This image illustrates my theory that, presented with a sufficient quantity of intricate formulae, overcomplicated diagrams and impenetrable acronyms, an audience will agree with almost anything." The screen is completely packed with such things Panel 2,3,4,5. Four audience members say enthusiastically: "My thoughts exactly!", "Hear, hear!", "I quite agree!" and "Excellent point!"
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 1d
I think you may need to ask for this.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 1d
Science Cat is noting down important data:
• PHYSICS FOR CATS is out on Thursday!
• There is a launch party at @goshcomics.bsky.social!
• More details are at www.tomgauld.com
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 2d
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 2d
I think it's partly just about different publishers having different schedules. But also that non-english publishers worry if they are slow off the mark then some people will order the english edition online.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 2d
A riddle for @theguardian.com books page.
p.s. My new book 'Physics for Cats' is out this week in bookshops and online. Details at www.tomgauld.com
Title: One door leads to freedom, the others to certain death. You may ask one question. Image: Three guards with shields and speard stand in front of three doors. One guard sits at a folding table working at a typewriter, his shield and spear leaning against the wall. Caption: One guard always tells the truth, one always tells lies, and the third always tells an entrancing story that blends reportage with imagination in an attempt to reach a deeper authenticity by moving beyond the narrow categories of fact and fiction.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 2d
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 3d
I currently have work on display at La Maison de la Littérature and in four libraries (bibliothèques Gabrielle-Roy, Paul-Aimé-Paiement et Monique-Corriveau) in Quebec City. Thanks to @editions_alto for sorting this all out.
A poster drawn by Tom Gauld. A cabinet which looks like a six panel comic. It contains a variety of things: a castle, a drawing machine, a gallery, a sphere containing a princess and a robot, an insect, an artist, a cat, etc. A speech bubble emanating from the machine reads 'Tom a Quebec' A sketchbook page filled with text and doodles in black ink. La Maison de la Littérature, Quebec. Du 30 Septembre au 16 Novembre 2025. Dans l'atelier de Tom propose une immersion au coeur de l'œuvre du célèbre bédéiste et illustrateur britannique Tom Gauld, à qui l'on doit, entre autres, La revanche des bibliothécaires, En cuisine avec Kafka et La physique pour les chats. Profitez d'un accès privilégié aux coulisses de la création grâce à des planches originales, des bandes dessinées tirées de ses livres et une série de carnets - le tout accompagné de commentaires de l'auteur. Divers éléments ludiques et interactifs issus de son univers Bibliothèque de Québec. Du 20 Septembre au 21 Janvier. Tom à Québec. Plongez dans l'univers pétillant et décalé de Tom Gauld, bédéiste britannique qui a conquis les lecteurs du journal The Guardian et les amoureux et amoureuses du livre. Au détour d'un rayon où se cache peut-être un ouvrage inusité, un robot chuteur, un lutin ou un extraterrestre lettré, vous serez surpris par l'humour et la subtilité des vignettes présentées un peu partout sur les murs. Au programme : planches de format géant, signalétique ludique, casse-tête, cartes postales et des activités pour petits et grands!
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 5d
A cartoon from my new book, 'Physics for Cats'. Out next week: www.tomgauld.com
A scientist stands in front of an enormous contraption "I created this device to test my theory that our entire reality is a simulation, but the readings I'm getting suggest something much worse" "What?" Asks a second scientist. "We're living in a cartoon!" Says the first. "Does it at least have a good punchline?" says the second. The fiorst scientist carefully looks over the data, then eventually replies "Nope" From 'Physics for Cats' by Tom Gauld - order it at www.tomgauld.com
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 5d
Yes!
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
Yeah, I should probably check back in again sometime.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
Not at the moment. I may put some on my site for christmas if there are any left.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
Thanks. I may well add some nearer to Christmas.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
I have ten of these PHYSICS FOR CATS pins to give away! Share the post below👇 for a chance to win one. (UK only: you can share from anywhere but I can't send you a pin).
A pin badge depicting a black cat floating in a black void orbited by colourful particles.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
My new book of science cartoons, PHYSICS FOR CATS is out in a week! Order a copy today from you local bookshop or at one of the links here: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
also a week tomorrow: a launch party for the @canongate.co.uk edition at @goshcomics.bsky.social
An image of the book 'Physics for Cats' by Tom Gauld. On the cover is an impossible shape against a starry sky. Gravity-defying cats wander around it. Below is the text: GOSH Comics Present a LAUNCH PARTY with Tom Gauld on Thursday 9th October 2025 from 7-9pm 1 Berwick St, London, WIF DR goshlondon.com @goshcomics
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 6d
A cartoon from my new book PHYSICS FOR CATS which comes out a week tomorrow! Preorder at you local bookshop or online: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
Image 1. Title: Slides for my lecture at the geology conference Three diagrams of layered forms labelled with: Sandstone, Shale, Igneous rock, Limestone, Granite. Image 2. Title: Slides for my lecture at the desserts conference The same diagrams now labelled with: Sprinkles, Custard, Chocolate, Sponge cake, Berry compote, Biscuit base.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 7d
yes. their website explains how.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 7d
I don't know. I do know that @goshcomics.bsky.social have it and can ship to the US
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 7d
I read this at the weekend and it is amazing!
I would say “if you only read one self-help book written in collaboration with a rabbit this year, then this should be it”
…but that underplays the fact that it’s a brilliant graphic novel as well. Well done Fluffy and @simonelia.bsky.social!
My hand holding a book. 'How to Make Life Better When it Feels Like it's Getting Worse' by Simone Lia + Fluffy Pulcino
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 7d
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 7d
thank you!
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 7d
It seems you *can* reply to my posts (and I can reply to the replies) on Mastadon etc if you have Bridgy enabled. Thanks to everyone who explained and apologies for accidentally deleting the previous message.
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