The Story
A wildly original graphic novel that dives headfirst into the very real world of phobias--from the fear of flying to the author's own inexplicable fear of onions
Swiss graphic novelist Michaƫl LaMonnaie offers a unique blend of humor, heart, and psychology as he examines his own lifelong terror of onions. Told through a mix of fictional vignettes and poignant real-life testimonies, the book explores a wide range of anxiety disorders: agoraphobia, school phobia, arachnophobia, and even more surprising fears like bald people or long words.
Rather than mock or minimize these experiences, LaMonnaie offers empathy and understanding, using comedy as a lens to normalize the strange and scary things that live in our heads. Perfect for teens and adults alike, this is an essential, accessible look at mental health--one that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even feel a little less alone.
Author: Michael Lamonnaie
Publisher: Helvetiq
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 180
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.80w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9783039641260
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/01/2026
About the Author
Michaƫl LaMonnaie (real name Michaƫl Monney) is a Swiss comic artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. A graduate of ECAL in Fine Arts and HEAD in Visual Communication, he draws inspiration from the zany world of classic animated cartoons and Franco-Belgian comics--adding his own sharp, contemporary, and wildly humorous twist. His long-standing phobia of onions makes daily life a bit more complicated, but also fuels his creativity. He lives and works in Switzerland.
Description
A wildly original graphic novel that dives headfirst into the very real world of phobias--from the fear of flying to the author's own inexplicable fear of onions
Swiss graphic novelist Michaƫl LaMonnaie offers a unique blend of humor, heart, and psychology as he examines his own lifelong terror of onions. Told through a mix of fictional vignettes and poignant real-life testimonies, the book explores a wide range of anxiety disorders: agoraphobia, school phobia, arachnophobia, and even more surprising fears like bald people or long words.
Rather than mock or minimize these experiences, LaMonnaie offers empathy and understanding, using comedy as a lens to normalize the strange and scary things that live in our heads. Perfect for teens and adults alike, this is an essential, accessible look at mental health--one that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even feel a little less alone.
Author: Michael Lamonnaie
Publisher: Helvetiq
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 180
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.80w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9783039641260
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/01/2026
About the Author
Michaƫl LaMonnaie (real name Michaƫl Monney) is a Swiss comic artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. A graduate of ECAL in Fine Arts and HEAD in Visual Communication, he draws inspiration from the zany world of classic animated cartoons and Franco-Belgian comics--adding his own sharp, contemporary, and wildly humorous twist. His long-standing phobia of onions makes daily life a bit more complicated, but also fuels his creativity. He lives and works in Switzerland.
