Zep (Philippe Chappuis, also known as) *1967

Zep (Philippe Chappuis, also known as) *1967
God, Sex and Suspenders
The Schoolbag

Felt-tip pen and wash on paper for this plate reproduced in this album published in 1993 by Glénat editions.
The plates from Dieu, le sexe et les bretelles were colored during the 2010 re-edition.
42.5 x 30.5 cm

Before going to school, you have to prepare your schoolbag, and above all, make sure you don't forget anything. So every morning, Titeuf's mother is there to remind him. His schoolbag, which is almost as big as him when it's packed full (which happens very often), is a bit like a pirate's treasure chest containing all the gear he needs to navigate. Titeuf only takes things he thinks he needs — never anything superfluous. Besides, his parents don't always understand their importance. But they've forgotten how long and tiring school days can be; so he needs to carve out a little moment for himself, take a break to regain strength, something to refuel during recess. Comic books to share with friends are therefore essential from Titeuf's point of view. On the other hand, school books are terribly heavy, they take up space, and they are only exciting for a very limited number of people. These big, soporific books with not many pictures are just an unnecessary burden he'd like to do without.