Master storyteller cornelia funkes real world of fantasy. Funke has sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide. Cornelia funke was born in dorste, germany in 1953. Illustration by cornelia funke caption with a vivid though sometimes understated style, she crafts her stories around emotionally complex characters that have led many to bill her as a master storyteller. Cornelia funke joins selfpublishing revolution books. Cornelia funke news and current affairs from germany and. The wonderful cornelia funke pronounced foonkah was born in 1958 in dorsten, germany. Inkheart book illustration by cornelia funke author. Revision of dragonrider 3 first 15 chapters the book will be in english first. Only very few authors who can write compelling children books like cornelia funke has. Following university, she worked for three years as a social worker in an educational project, working with children from difficult backgrounds. Fearless cornelia funke wiki fandom powered by wikia. The books and illustrations within the book no one ever read pay homage to some of this is certainly true of our young hero in the book no one ever read.
Illustrator becomes author cornelia funke was born in 1958 in dorsten, westphalia, located in the central region of germany. Cornelia funke is the hugely successful author of the inkheart trilogy, the thief lord and a whole host of other popular childrens novels and picture books. Born in 1958 in the german town of dorsten, she worked as a social worker for a few years before turning first to illustration and then to writing. After finishing her studies, funke worked for three years as a social worker. A mermaids tale with amusing oceanrelated references, such as mrs. Ruffleclaw by cornelia funke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cornelia funke was born in 1958 in the north rhinewestphalia town of dorsten. She married book printer rolf frahme in 1979 and shortly after, left social work to briefly pursue illustration. Cornelia funke books, author biography, and reading level. It is the first book in her new mirrorworld series, and her first novel since inkdeath 2008. Funke, who spoke with sue corbett of the miami herald, explained that her last name is pronounced foonkah. Oct 01, 2011 inkheart ebook written by cornelia funke. Cornelia funke, author of the international bestseller the thief lord, makes her brilliant debut as a picturebook writer with this winning tale of a young princesss adventure. She is also the author of an acclaimed ya fantasy trilogy that includes inkheart, inkspell, and inkdeath.
Cornelia funke was born in 1958 in the town of dorsten in westphalia, germany 6 to karlheinz and helmi funke. Reckless is a 2010 young adult novel by cornelia funke and lionel wigram. Snorkels seagreen nail polish or lillys and fins affinity for kelp juice. The author graduated from the university of hamburg in germany with a degree in education theory. Illustration comics hilda other aboutcontact tumblr twitter illustration of a wild chicks inspired gang of girls for an interview with cornelia funke in sz magazin. Englishspeaking readers would never have discovered the fantasy fiction of cornelia funke if it had not been for one particularly devoted reader. Cornelia funke biography life, children, name, story.
The second book in cornelia funkes popular the wild chicks series, the. German writer cornelia funke was born in 1958 in dorsten in what was formerly west germany. On her personal homepage, funke states that the vital starting point for a good book is an idea. She was born in 1958 in the german town of dorsten. When cornelia funke goes to work, she steps into another world one filled with unicorns, elves, fairies, and enchanted forests. Cornelia funke is germany s bestselling childrens author after j. In the fall of 2002, she made her brilliant debut in the englishlanguage market with the release of the new york times bestseller the thief lord. After graduating from the university of hamburg, she worked as a social worker for three years. The books about the adventures of a gang of five girls and their sometimes more, sometimes less adverse boys gang the piranhas, are very, very popular in germany.
Cornelia funke joins selfpublishing revolution books the. Cornelia funke biography life, children, name, story, history. But disappointment in the way some of the stories were told, combined with her desire to draw fantastic creatures and magical worlds rather than the familiar. Although she quickly became one of the most popular childrens authors in germany, cornelia funke was practically unknown in the united states or great britain. She studied social education on hamburg and then worked as an educator at an adventure playground while studying book illustration at the local university of design.
Amongst her best known books is the inkheart trilogy. Much like many other fantasy novels, cornelia funkes books also. One of germany s bestloved childrens authors, cornelia funke first established her huge international fan base with the publication of the new york times bestseller dragon rider. Hes tried everything to shake the fairy curse that traded his life for his brotherslegends like the allhealing apple, the well of eternal youth. Cornelia funke, born december 10, 1958, in dorsten, graduated as a teacher in hamburg after finishing school. Funke is a trained illustrator and provides drawings for her own books. Cornelia funke biography childhood, life achievements.
It was first published in german by dressler on september 6, 2012 under the name reckless. Through whimsical use of a thirdperson narrative, she addresses readers directly, making the mermaids adventure feel like an immersive experience. Morry, a young book, is tired of standing still on a shelf amid dignified first editions, and yearns for the excitement of sharing his story with a child. Cornelia caroline funke foonka was born in 1958 in dorsten, westphalia, germany.
She studied pedagogy at the university of hamburg and after graduation, worked for three years as a social worker. With just four days to go before the second barnes childrens literature festival i have had the pleasure of interviewing awardwinning childrens and ya writer and illustrator cornelia funke. Following a postgraduate course in book illustration at the hamburg state. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read inkheart.
Lionel wigram helped to develop reckless with funke. A young fan in funkes native germany was prompted to write to englishbased publisher chicken house when she discovered that she could not read her favorite books in english as well as german. She studied education in hamburg but later shifted her academic focus to mastering illustration and drawing. Fearless is a 20 young adult novel written by german author cornelia funke. A different world next to illustrations from her book dragon rider at the guentergrasshaus in luebeck, germany, 23 april 2014. Cornelia funke was born in 1958 in the town of dorsten in westphalia, germany to karlheinz and helmi funke. Growing up, cornelia didnt plan on being an author, let alone a worldfamous one. Born in 1958 in the german town of dorsten, cornelia initially worked as an illustrator but soon began writing her own stories, quickly establishing a reputation. Cornelia funke graduated from the university of hamburg in germany, where she received a degree in education theory. Funke, cornelia 1958 dorsten, westphalia, germany 1 author, illustrator for. Author cornelia maria funke was born in dorsten, germany on december 10, 1958. She then completed a course in book illustration at the hamburg state college of design. Cornelia funke is a multiple awardwinning german illustrator and storyteller, who writes fantasy for all ages of readers. In 2005, time magazine named cornelia funke among its 100 most influential men and women.
Funke, cornelia funke, cornelia translated from the german by anthea bell published by chicken house, uk 2003 isbn 10. Meet the germans 10 german childrens books classics you can read in english whether youd like to introduce your kids or yourself to german culture, a good place to start is with literature for. Apr 18, 2017 the wonderful cornelia funke pronounced foonkah was born in 1958 in dorsten, germany. C ornelia funke was born in germany and began her career as an illustrator, taking up writing only when she grew bored with the stories by other people she. Cornelia is travelling to the uk for the event where she will be talking about her books from 34 pm this saturday 14th may for anyone not familiar with cornelia s work i start with a little. After graduating from the university of hamburg, she worked as.
Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without meggie thinking of inkheart, the book. She is best known for her inkheart trilogy originally published in germany. Following a postgraduate course in book illustration at the hamburg state college of design, cornelia funke worked as a designer and illustrator of childrens books. The official website of bestselling author cornelia funke, where you will find all the latest news and much more about cornelia and her books, including the mirrorworld series, the inkheart trilogy, dragon rider, the thief lord, and, and, and. As a child, she wanted to become an astronaut andor a pilot, but then decided to study pedagogy at the university of hamburg. After working in the book illustration agency for some years.
Cornelia funke books list of books by author cornelia funke. Inkheart signed numbered limited edition by funke, cornelia. In the 1890s and early 1990s, cornelia funke became a wellknown author of children books in her native. Cornelia funke luke pearson illustration and comics. Below is a list of cornelia funkes books in order of when they were first released in english. But disappointment in the way some of the stories were told, combined with her desire to draw fantastic creatures and magical worlds rather than the familiar situations of school. The captivating sequel to inkheart, the critically acclaimed, international bestseller by cornelia funke available for the first time in a beautifully designed trade paperback. Funkes earliest books, most of which she illustrated herself, were short and aimed at younger.
Cornelia funke germany cornelia funke was born in 1958 in the north rhinewestphalia town of dorsten. Her manuscript was accepted by more than one publisher in germany and she was one her way to become the most popular childrens story writer in her country. Cornelia funke, morry and the book no one ever read. Although she quickly became one of the most popular childrens authors in germany, cornelia funke was. Sep 24, 2015 the writer cornelia funke, who imagined a world in which readers can summon characters out of books, will be unleashing a whirlwind from the pages of her latest novel herself, as she becomes the.
There is some light bumping and rubbing to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. Her books are very popular in germany as well as translated into some languages, including russian. Or from her early career as an illustrator for childrens books. Many of her books have now been translated into english. The writer cornelia funke, who imagined a world in which readers can summon characters out of books, will be unleashing a whirlwind from the. Published on 14 september 2010, reckless was inspired by the tales of the brothers grimm. In the early 1990s, cornelia funke established herself in her native germany with two series of children books. Her first book to be translated into english was the standalone novel the thief lord, published in 2000. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition.
Check other interesting facts about funke in the below post. At the age of 18 she left that region of central germany for the northern city of hamburg, where she graduated from the university of hamburg with a degree in education theory. Cornelia funke is a storyteller and illustrator from germany who lives in malibu, and in all the worlds she explores with her readers. Following a postgraduate course in book illustration at. This letter inspired curiosity in the publisher, and a little research revealed funke to be one of the most popular childrens book writers in all of germany. Her work fits mainly into the fantasy and adventure genres.
Cornelia funke internationales literaturfestival berlin. She then completed a course in book illustration at the hamburg state college of. Cornelia maria funke is a german author of childrens fiction. Cornelia funke was born in dorsten, germany in 1958. Cornelia funke is the highly acclaimed, awardwinning and bestselling author of the inkheart trilogy, dragon rider, the thief lord and numerous other childrens novels and picture books. Violet is a young princess who wishes she could show the world that she. After finishing her studies, cornelia worked for three years as a social worker. Cornelia funke following a postgraduate course in book illustration at the hamburg state college of design, cornelia funke worked as a designer and illustrator of childrens books. Cornelia funke is an awardwinning german childrens author, born in dorsten in. It s an apt moniker for an author who s sold more than ten million books in 50 different languages.
C ornelia funke was born in germany and began her career as an illustrator, taking up writing only when. Rowling, cornelia funke is a successful author of childrens fantasy books, best known for the inkheart trilogy 20042008. As a child, she wanted to become an astronaut andor a pilot, but then she decided to study pedagogy at the university of hamburg. Lots of new titles hit international bestsellers lists in september, especially in germany and france. The german author, cornelia funke was born in 1958 in dorsten, in the german region of westphalia. Visit this audio slideshow for a peek inside cornelia funkes writing room. Set in contemporary times, cornelia funke s main character in the story, a 12yearold named meggie, has the ability to take things out of books and make them come to life. Cornelia funke archives andrew nurnberg associates. Many of cornelias titles are published all over the world and translated into more than 30 languages. Following a postgraduate course in book illustration at the hamburg state college of design, cornelia worked as a designer and illustrator of childrens books. Below is a list of cornelia funke s books in order of when they were first. Cornelia funke finished her first manuscript in 1986 when she was 28. After completing a course in book illustration at the hamburg state college of design, she worked as a childrens book illustrator and designed board games. The combined printing run for the first hardcover edition was 1,000,000 copies.
There are many books of funke translated into english. Cornelia funke is a german writer, author of books for children, for which she gained a lot of award. Even though funke is from germany, now she lives in beverly hills, california. Cornelia funkes top 10 fairytales childrens books the. When she was 18 she left home to study at the university of hamburg, and earned a degree in education theory. She has won the book sense childrens literature award twice and the roswitha prize, and was voted into time magazines list of 100 most influential people in 2005.
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