Rube Goldberg: Inventions

Rube Goldberg: Inventions, published by Simon and Schuster from 2000 onward, is a single-issue comic that showcases the iconic, whimsical contraptions of the legendary cartoonist Rube Goldberg. Featuring his own artwork throughout, this collection captures the spirit of his famously complex, chain-reaction machines that have become a cultural shorthand for over-engineered simplicity. It matters as a compact, enduring tribute to Goldberg's inventive humor and his lasting influence on the worlds of art, engineering, and comedy.