8 dark and surreal cartoons to motivate you in the most British way

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Sam Haysom
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LONDON -- Everyone needs a bit of motivation now and again.

While we can't promise the new book from Chris (Simpsons artist) -- the anonymous British cartoonist behind the blog Pictures That I Gone And Done -- will motivate you in the traditional way, it might at the very least make you chuckle in gleeful confusion.

Chris' first book, Motivational Quotes to Help You Be More Positive, is a varied collection of surreal, disturbing and hilarious drawings that range from re-imaginings of Free Willy to simple advice about Christmas.

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Motivational Quotes to Help You Be More Positive (Orion Books, £12.99) by Chris (Simpsons artist) is available now in shops and online. You can follow Chris on Twitter or Facebook to see more of his work.

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