The becoming and passing of the cycle of life. Trees, the giants of the plant kingdom, have fascinated people since ancient times. Once places of jurisdiction, celebration, or remembrance of people, events, gods, or themes in many forgotten legends and myths, these giants are now an inseparable part of our lives, our landscapes, and our culture. The author John Erpenbeck and the painter Günter Horn found inspiration in these imposing creatures, capturing them on paper in impressive lithographs and drawings, accompanied by lyrical texts. "What are you different from a tree and a bush? You germinate, you bloom, and you wither too," wrote Theodor Storm once. Following this fundamental idea, Erpenbeck and Horn created a deeply philosophical and unforgettable book.