Tom Gauld

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My latest books cartoon for the @guardian

Panel 1 Caption: With the windows open in the summer heat, a breeze blows through the punctuation factory, scattering newly-minted marks across the countryside. Image: a small factory with windows open and punctuation marks coming out Panel 2 Caption: Confused locals find their conversations peppered with unexpected pauses and unwanted emphasis. Image: Two people talking as punctuation marks float around them One says This, is “very odd” The other replies …(Indeed)* Panel 3 Caption: Naturalists note that the effect is not limited to human communication. Image: A duck on a pond surrounded by punctuation marks says Qu’ack? Panel 4 Caption: Fortunately, a cloud of exclamation points drift into a district council meeting which proceeds with unusual efficiency Image: Councillors talk in a cloud of exclamation points Something must be done!! ! Close the windows! !! Install air conditioning! !! Immediately!!! !