Annemie Martin & Jana Kießer, Of Potato Roses and Burning Treetops

“Von Kartoffelrosen und brennenden Baumkronen” by Annemie Martin and Jana Kießer is more than just a book – it is a reflection of how life has changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Across a distance of 800 kilometers, Annemie on an island in Lake Constance and Jana in Berlin, the two engaged in a dialogue that spanned more than a year.

The book captures images that reflect the ongoing state of emergency. Personal diary entries provide insights into inner monologues, fleeting thoughts, memories and dreams. This allows readers to identify with the experiences and emotions of the time and to view the actual state of the pandemic from different perspectives.

“Of potato roses and burning treetops” not only invites you to read, but also to actively participate. The book contains a collection of stickers that readers can use to design the cover and the back of the book according to their wishes. Thus, the book becomes a personal archive of the thoughts and emotions that shaped this extraordinary time.