“Cease the day!” the proverb says. A swing on a hill overlooking the water takes centrestage in this beautiful book exploring themes of time, life, friendship and loss. Prestel publishes The Swing by Britta Teckentrup, a beautiful new book with magical vibrant illustrations. inviting readers of all ages to enjoy the everyday and meditate on the meaning of life.

“The swing has always been in this place―ever since I can remember,” the first few lines read. “Here we stood together, looking out to sea, waiting for something to change… for something new, something exciting. But every day was the same.” But as seasons change and years pass, things do change. Friends come and go, lovers meet and kiss, spring turns to autumn, and the swing set grows creaky with age. All of these changes are philosophically conveyed by Teckentrup’s signature collage paintings that employ soft, radiant colors and simple yet powerful compositions.

With its equally excellent text, readers of every age will experience time as a gentle but inescapable force, bringing about new experiences. The Swing should sit on every book shelf. More details can be found here: for stockists visit www.prestel.com

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