Kiosk

The Kiosk is a picture book about a woman who is stuck and finds a way to be free. It is based on an animated short that gained international recognition and was selected for over 100 festivals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2020
Publisher: Gecko Press

For years, the kiosk has been Olga's life. She spends her days inside, reading travel magazines and dreaming of distant places. One day, a chance occurrence turns her upside down - literally - and sets her off on an unexpected journey.

The kiosk is a warm and curious story about someone who is stuck and finding a way to be free. The story was originally produced as a short animation, which gained international recognition and was selected for over 100 festivals around the world.

Olga, a young woman who lives in a small town, finds herself trapped in a routine that she can't seem to escape. She works at a kiosk, selling magazines and newspapers to passersby, and her days are monotonous and repetitive. She longs for adventure and excitement, but her job and her surroundings seem to hold her back.

One day, as Olga is working at the kiosk, a strange man walks up to her and offers her a strange proposition. He tells her that he has a device that can transport her to any place in the world that she desires, and he wants to share it with her. Olga is skeptical at first, but the man's enthusiasm and confidence convince her to give it a try.

The man takes Olga to a small room, where he shows her a device that looks like a small, rectangular box. He explains that the device is powered by a mysterious energy source and that it can transport her to any place in the world that she desires. Olga is amazed by the device's power and potential, and she eagerly agrees to try it out.

The man activates the device and places Olga inside. She feels a strange sensation as the device begins to hum and vibrate, and then she is transported to a beautiful, exotic land. She is amazed by the sights and sounds of the new place, and she feels a sense of freedom and exhilaration that she has never experienced before.

Olga spends several days exploring the new land, meeting new people, and experiencing new things. She learns about different cultures, traditions, and ways of life, and she feels a sense of wonder and curiosity that she has never felt before.

However, as Olga's time in the new land draws to a close, she begins to feel a sense of homesickness and longing for her old life. She misses her family, her friends, and her familiar surroundings, and she begins to wonder if she made the right decision to leave her old life behind.

Olga returns to the kiosk, where she is greeted by the same strange man who had offered her the device in the first place. He tells her that the device has a limited number of uses, and that she will need to use it wisely if she wants to continue exploring the world. Olga is grateful for the opportunity that the man has given her, and she promises to use the device responsibly and to make the most of it.

The kiosk becomes Olga's new home, and she spends her days inside, reading travel magazines and dreaming of distant places. She knows that she will never forget the incredible journey that she has taken, and she is grateful for the chance to explore the world and experience new things.

The Kiosk is a warm and curious story about someone who is stuck finding a way to be free. It is a story of adventure, discovery, and self-discovery, and it will inspire readers of all ages to embrace the unknown and pursue their dreams.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 216 x 286 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781776572991