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Schappi
In Schappi, Anna Haifisch blurs the boundaries between humans and animals in subtle and absurd ways. In these five collected comics short stories, carnivores and herbivores meet at a disastrous congress of the animals; we get to know a merciless, art-collecting lizard; and are introduced to dancing ostriches and a melancholy, meditating octopus. With singular humor and charm, and a brilliant eye for color, Haifisch tells of the everyday struggle from the prairie to the drawing table, of self-imposed isolation and friendship. At the end of the day, there is hope, even for crying weasels. Haifisch's wry sense of humor reveals many truths lying underneath her absurdist wit. Printed in five gorgeous Pantone inks, Schappi will shine from a bookshelf like a mad husky's iris.
96 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2019
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January 17, 2023
Farewell, sweet Mohammed Jr.
September 26, 2020
I just love Anna Haifisch's work.
But nothing can compare to The Artist.
These are a couple of short stories. some of the pages are incredibly beautiful. Some of the stories I didn't care as much for.
But nothing can compare to The Artist.
These are a couple of short stories. some of the pages are incredibly beautiful. Some of the stories I didn't care as much for.
June 10, 2023
Me gusto mucho pero mucho la primera tercera y cuarta historia, vale la pena el libro, los trabajos de esta autora son de lo más originales
September 11, 2022
Loved the drawings and the colour - a collection of weird little short stories
December 11, 2022
I’m an Anna Haifisch fan. Her characters are both degraded and adorable. She portrays unfortunate circumstances that make me feel sympathetic toward the creatures. The meek and scrawny characters and their environments draw out a chuckle from me. The pages are bold and fun.
The short stories in this book don’t quite conclude with a satisfying ending. Compared to the Artist or Von Spats, I was happy to experience the range in her subject matter.
The short stories in this book don’t quite conclude with a satisfying ending. Compared to the Artist or Von Spats, I was happy to experience the range in her subject matter.
January 4, 2024
Beautiful. Funny!
September 3, 2024
la vivacité des couleurs est trop belle, les compositions trop chouettes et les dégaines des animaux me font hurler de rire, trop bravo
June 3, 2023
An interesting collection of short stories with nice artwork by Anna Haifisch. Her style does evoke a similar sensibility to great cartoonists like Michael DeForge or Jason, who employ simplistic styles with bold color palettes and a bit of an idiosyncratic humor. While I was generally amused by the collection of stories here, most of them didn't really come off as memorable. "Fuji-San" was probably the standout for me, but the other stories were just more interesting to look at then to read. I still will be interested to check out more of her work, since her sensibilities line up closely with what I like from comics.
August 8, 2022
Quiet, odd little stories that don't really go anywhere, you just kinda exist in them for a bit. Interesting nonetheless. The art is bright and quirky, with a bit of a Tove Jansson vibe (I could definitely see Fillyjonk and Sniff fitting in here). Very dream-like, where odd things happen, but it's somehow normal. I quite enjoyed this, but I can see it's a not-for-everyone, acquired taste sort of thing.
May 28, 2025
« C’est au tour de Hyène d’implorer des financements durables dans sa région. Elle s’attire des regards apitoyés et des toux retenues. Avec ses plaques de fourrure pelée, ses yeux fiévreux et ses gencives en sang, elle passe clairement pour le mammifère le plus misérable de tout le sommet. Les hyènes sont tellement déprimantes! Mais c’est pas étonnant, murmure la Souris au Crocodile. Quand on bouffe des cadavres infestes d’asticots et de maladie toute la journée, c’est normal d’être dans un tel état. » (Haifisch, Anna. Schappi)
December 6, 2023
Pathetic, deformed and demented animals act out the cruelties and ironies of human society, with a particularly zoomed-in look on the humiliation and hope of creating art. These short stories run the gamut from the grotesque to the tranquil. Bojack-esque but darker and more bizarre.
Also the art has an expansive, potrait-like, neurotic quality which I liked.
Also the art has an expansive, potrait-like, neurotic quality which I liked.
August 29, 2024
4.0⭐
In this short collection of stories that touch on class, companionship, loneliness, and acceptance in an anthropomorphized world, we sit quietly with the characters of Schappi and experience snippets of their lives. There are highs and lows, but nothing drastic. It is a calm, strange, melancholic piece.
I really enjoy the simple art style and bold colors. Especially when the pages are awash with deep purple and bright orange. But my favorite is the story Fuji-San which is composed of simple purple lines and text over a white background. The typeface is jagged and often a little claustrophobic on the page, acting as a character of its own, which I appreciate.
Admittedly, I have had this book on my shelf since 2022, when I happened to go to a book signing for another author and Anna Haifisch was accompanying him. I got the copy signed to my boyfriend and then it went onto the shelf where I thought about it from time to time but never read it. I am so glad that I picked it up today. What a delight.
No new words learned
In this short collection of stories that touch on class, companionship, loneliness, and acceptance in an anthropomorphized world, we sit quietly with the characters of Schappi and experience snippets of their lives. There are highs and lows, but nothing drastic. It is a calm, strange, melancholic piece.
I really enjoy the simple art style and bold colors. Especially when the pages are awash with deep purple and bright orange. But my favorite is the story Fuji-San which is composed of simple purple lines and text over a white background. The typeface is jagged and often a little claustrophobic on the page, acting as a character of its own, which I appreciate.
Admittedly, I have had this book on my shelf since 2022, when I happened to go to a book signing for another author and Anna Haifisch was accompanying him. I got the copy signed to my boyfriend and then it went onto the shelf where I thought about it from time to time but never read it. I am so glad that I picked it up today. What a delight.
No new words learned
January 2, 2023
Not every book has to be for me, and this comic just wasn't for me. Some of the references felt dated and insensitive. I understood where some of the stories were going, but they didn't quite land for me. I liked the first story the most.
March 25, 2023
A fun collection of short comics. I was a fan of Haifisch's The Artist and this did not disappoint. Nothing revolutionary, but a fun time none the less. My favorite was probably Fuji-San, though A Proud Race made me laugh the most
March 25, 2022
C’est n’importe quoi, j’ai adoré !
July 2, 2022
Close in tone to Michael DeForge's comics, and therefore exactly the sort of humor I'm always in the mood for. The more I think about these vignettes, the more I enjoy them.
July 11, 2022
A quick read. A few strange vignettes about art, racism, and aging featuring anthropomorphic animals. The style is fascinating, but I found the stories to be a little lackluster.
July 17, 2022
Loved the art, but the stories left me expecting more.
August 29, 2022
It's a good example of societal satire, but some of the stories felt a bit lacking.
September 3, 2022
Very amazing use of lines and I love the restricted colour pallet. Love the crocodile and mouse moment
December 30, 2022
The Fourth history takes tears from me ...
April 5, 2023
How peculiar!
October 17, 2023
(3.5) A Proud Race and Fuji-San were my favorites.
February 22, 2024
On two occasions a squid is depicted as an octopus (or perhaps an octopus is misidentified as a squid?) - but don't let that deter you!
July 26, 2024
Such an interesting collection of short stories combined with a beautifully distinctive art style. I would highly recommend this!
October 10, 2024
Ich wünschte ich hätte dieses Buch gemacht.
June 23, 2025
Cool art.
The stories aren't impressive in terms of a beginning to ens plot but they're interesting nonetheless.
The stories aren't impressive in terms of a beginning to ens plot but they're interesting nonetheless.
September 25, 2022
i love weird animal stories and the art work is gorgeous!
'when did mice become so racist, thought the crocodile'
(could have done without the rooster with aids and the word f*ggot tbh)
'when did mice become so racist, thought the crocodile'
(could have done without the rooster with aids and the word f*ggot tbh)
June 18, 2023
Fun to look at with its bold colors but stories were hit and miss for me.
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