--- product_id: 58985875 title: "Habibi: By Craig Thompson" price: "β‚Ή 11118" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/58985875-habibi-by-craig-thompson store_origin: IN region: India --- # Deep themes: faith, love, environment, identity Intricate Arabic calligraphy & Moorish art 670 pages of immersive storytelling Habibi: By Craig Thompson **Price:** β‚Ή 11118 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Dive into a masterpiece where art meets soul β€” don’t miss the graphic novel redefining love and culture! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Habibi: By Craig Thompson - **How much does it cost?** β‚Ή 11118 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/58985875-habibi-by-craig-thompson) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Epic 670-Page Hardback:** A visually stunning tome that commands your bookshelf and your attention. - β€’ **Breathtaking Artistic Detail:** Lose yourself in exquisitely rendered Arabic lettering and Moorish decorations. - β€’ **Critically Acclaimed Graphic Novel:** 4.7-star rating from 871 readers, a modern classic in graphic literature. - β€’ **Complex, Multi-Layered Storytelling:** Explores love, race, gender, and environmental themes with emotional depth. - β€’ **Masterful Blend of Faith & Philosophy:** Quotes from the Koran and Bible weave a rich, thought-provoking narrative. ## Overview Habibi by Craig Thompson is a 670-page hardback graphic novel that intricately blends Middle-Eastern art, philosophy, and faith-based storytelling. Celebrated for its breathtaking visuals and profound themes of love, identity, and environment, it holds a 4.7-star rating from over 870 readers and stands as a modern classic in graphic literature. ## Description Habibi: By Craig Thompson : Thompson, Craig: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Massive Scope, Beautifully Told, Possibly Not For Everyone - Where do I start when reviewing this work? Firstly I should state that I havent read Craig Thompsons' highly praised graphic novel Blankets. Although I have looked at it many times and seriously considered buying it, there have always been other options at the time. So this is my first, proper, introduction to Thompson. What an introduction this is! Habibi tells the story of two child slaves Dodola and Zam brought together by fate who take us through some of lifes most important lessons as we read their continuing stories in a fictitious Arabian landscape. This book must have been painstakingly researched by the author as its scope and breadth of storytelling is just breathtaking. It was almost too much for me, and I read lots of comics and graphic novels. Encompassing quotes from the Koran and the Bible we see the similarities of the faiths, beautiful drawings of Arabic calligraphy, chemistry, biology, philosophy and all encompassing unconditional love. Indeed it is this which keeps you coming back for more as at its core this is surely a story of love between two people(s) A beautiful 670 page hardback book it is stunningly designed and drawn from front cover to back cover. It reminds me somewhat of the manga Buddha by Osamu Tezuka which is also a work of incredible scope. Beware though, the book does not shy away from adult themes and therefore is probably not for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Review: A finely detailed multi-layered Middle-Eastern love story - Craig Thompson writes a good love story. Even to a jaded old curmudgeon like myself, both Blankets and Habibi spoke with an authentically tender and caring voice. Habibi is a joy to hold and to look at. Once you've read the story there are so many insanely detailed pages of Arabic lettering and Moorish decoration that one's eye can get lost in. The story itself spans many years and is held together by the thread of the relationship between Zam and Dodola. The story has themes of progress, of pollution and the environment, of race, gender, and of sex, but primarily and supremely it is about the supremacy of love. My only potentially negative comment is Thompson's portrayal of women. This for me is a little conflicted, in his story is a beautiful young woman who is exploited sexually but who turns that sexual exploitation to her advantage. I think Thompson walks a fine line between a joyful celebration of the female form and an uneasy obsession of the same type that fuels his leering male characters throughout the story. Thompson acknowledges this himself through the character Zam who struggles with his own male feelings towards Dodola, recognising in himself the same desire that was the cause of such pain for her. However, I like that this is held in tension in the story and causes the reader to come to his or her own conclusion. I would like to read a review by a woman though to see what she thought. Overall I think this book deserves a place amongst the absolute classic graphic novels. Certainly the artwork and the thematic scope of the book is broad enough, and in my opinion I think Thompson pulls it off. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 194,683 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 218 in Children's Comics & Graphic Novels on Social & Philosophical Topics | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 871 Reviews | ## Images ![Habibi: By Craig Thompson - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812JLN0DWkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Massive Scope, Beautifully Told, Possibly Not For Everyone *by H***H on 13 October 2011* Where do I start when reviewing this work? Firstly I should state that I havent read Craig Thompsons' highly praised graphic novel Blankets. Although I have looked at it many times and seriously considered buying it, there have always been other options at the time. So this is my first, proper, introduction to Thompson. What an introduction this is! Habibi tells the story of two child slaves Dodola and Zam brought together by fate who take us through some of lifes most important lessons as we read their continuing stories in a fictitious Arabian landscape. This book must have been painstakingly researched by the author as its scope and breadth of storytelling is just breathtaking. It was almost too much for me, and I read lots of comics and graphic novels. Encompassing quotes from the Koran and the Bible we see the similarities of the faiths, beautiful drawings of Arabic calligraphy, chemistry, biology, philosophy and all encompassing unconditional love. Indeed it is this which keeps you coming back for more as at its core this is surely a story of love between two people(s) A beautiful 670 page hardback book it is stunningly designed and drawn from front cover to back cover. It reminds me somewhat of the manga Buddha by Osamu Tezuka which is also a work of incredible scope. Beware though, the book does not shy away from adult themes and therefore is probably not for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A finely detailed multi-layered Middle-Eastern love story *by M***E on 13 September 2014* Craig Thompson writes a good love story. Even to a jaded old curmudgeon like myself, both Blankets and Habibi spoke with an authentically tender and caring voice. Habibi is a joy to hold and to look at. Once you've read the story there are so many insanely detailed pages of Arabic lettering and Moorish decoration that one's eye can get lost in. The story itself spans many years and is held together by the thread of the relationship between Zam and Dodola. The story has themes of progress, of pollution and the environment, of race, gender, and of sex, but primarily and supremely it is about the supremacy of love. My only potentially negative comment is Thompson's portrayal of women. This for me is a little conflicted, in his story is a beautiful young woman who is exploited sexually but who turns that sexual exploitation to her advantage. I think Thompson walks a fine line between a joyful celebration of the female form and an uneasy obsession of the same type that fuels his leering male characters throughout the story. Thompson acknowledges this himself through the character Zam who struggles with his own male feelings towards Dodola, recognising in himself the same desire that was the cause of such pain for her. However, I like that this is held in tension in the story and causes the reader to come to his or her own conclusion. I would like to read a review by a woman though to see what she thought. Overall I think this book deserves a place amongst the absolute classic graphic novels. Certainly the artwork and the thematic scope of the book is broad enough, and in my opinion I think Thompson pulls it off. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not what I expected but I enjoyed nonetheless *by M***I on 11 January 2014* I had this idea that this book is a sort of Arabic thousand nights type adventure comic but it is more of a book about going through some real hardships which turns it from an adventure into a sort of drama and quite frankly I think it makes one be gripped even more. The story touches on the topics of hardship, living as an outcast, overcoming the struggle, class struggle, staying strong as well as portrayals of love, sex and violence which will make it unsuitable and likely somewhat boring if one was looking to buy a cool comic for your child etc. The quality of inking is superb and it is obvious this book took a loooooong time to draw and it shows in everything from characters to the architecture to the beautiful geometrical arabic designs and mosaics. ## Frequently Bought Together - Habibi: By Craig Thompson - Blankets: 20th Anniversary Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/58985875-habibi-by-craig-thompson](https://www.desertcart.in/products/58985875-habibi-by-craig-thompson) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*