Revenge of the Librarians

Highly recommended.

Quite enjoyable comic panel collection, on reading and writing and lockdown.

A hilarious collection of comics by Tom Gauld, featuring his to-the-point humour on books, libraries and writing in general. Created during the time of lockdowns during COVID-19, the book features lockdown related comics ranging from the humdrum (nothing changed for book writers or readers due to lockdowns) to new ways to cope with reading and writing while unable to leave your home.

The first comic would, of course, feature a view of a future where librarians rise up to take over the world. It is left to the reader to wonder if this is a utopia or a dystopia.

Admittedly, I picked this book up because I am a librarian.

The comics don't all deal with librarians, but there is also quite about about authors, readers, and the pandemic. Many decent strips, Some funny ones, a few laugh out loud ones, and no duds.

I enjoyed my time with this book and could see reading more.

I also really like the book itself. The pages are heavy and matte. the bookcover is a "library binding" which I thought was humorous in and of itself. Also high quality