The Incomplete Art of Why Things Are (The Richard Thompson Library Volume 1)

A lovingly curated collection from Picture This Press, The Incomplete Art of Why Things Are (2017–present) gathers the witty, elegant single-panel cartoons and illustrations of the late Richard Thompson, best known for his Cul de Sac comic strip. This first volume of The Richard Thompson Library showcases his keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life, rendered in a deceptively simple, expressive line that charmed readers and fellow cartoonists alike. It’s an essential starting point for anyone discovering Thompson’s singular voice—a master of the quiet, perfectly observed joke.