Goliath [Paperback]

Tom Gaulds debut graphic novel retelling of a classic myth, now in paperback

Since the 2011 release of Goliath, Tom Gauld has solidified himself as one of the worlds most revered and critically-acclaimed cartoonists working today. From his weekly strips inThe GuardianandNew Scientist, to his lauded graphic novelsYoure All Just Jealous of My JetpackandMooncop, Gaulds fascination with the intersection between history, literary criticism, and pop culture has become the crux of his work.

Now in paperback, with a new cover and smaller size,Goliathis a retelling of the classic myth, this time from Goliaths side of the Valley of Elah. Goliath of Gath isnt much of a fighter. He would pick admin work over patrolling in a heartbeat, to say nothing of his distaste for engaging in combat. Nonetheless, at the behest of the king, he finds himself issuing a twice-daily challenge to the Israelites: Choose a man. Let him come to me that we may fight.

Quiet moments in Goliaths life as an isolated soldier are accentuated by Gaulds trademark drawing style: minimalist scenery, geometric humans, and densely crosshatched detail. Simultaneously tragic and bleakly funny,Goliathdisplays a sensitive wit and a bold linea traditional narrative reworked, remade, and revolutionized into a classic tale of Gaulds very own.