Die anderen Mendelssohns

In this two-issue series from Reprodukt, cartoonist Elke Steiner explores the lesser-known branches of the famous Mendelssohn family tree, tracing their lives and legacies beyond the celebrated composer. Published from 2004 onward, the work blends historical biography with personal narrative, offering a quiet, thoughtful look at how a family's name can carry both privilege and burden. It matters as a focused, intimate portrait of German-Jewish history, told through the lens of a single artist's research and craft.