I can usually guess things in the story and predict the ending of a book, which causes the story to lose its magic, but it was not so with this book. Cornelia funke storytelling getty research institute getty center. Oct 14, 2003 download audiobooks by cornelia funke at and save. After finishing her studies, funke worked for three years as a social worker. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Readalikes for cornelia funke if you like cornelia. In the year 2003, cornelia funke wrote another award winning novel, the inkheart. Funke is best known for the inkheart trilogy, and her work fits mainly into the fantasy and adventure genres. Cornelia is currently working on a book set within the cloisters of salisbury cathedral in england. Road, on view at the getty center from may 7 to september 4, 2016. This is the tale of a manturnedmonster, woven from.
Cornelia funke offers advice to aspiring writers and describes her most precious memory. Awardwinning childrens author cornelia funke returns to the getty. 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. Cornelia funke is the international bestselling author of the inkheart trilogy and more than a dozen other novels.
For example, before writing inkheart, she researched about booksellers, book collectors, book thieves and even book murderers as well as reading about martens and fire. In this guide, the character william dampierwho is a pirate, explorer, and ghostleads children on an adventurous treasure hunt through the exhibition. In the united states alone, the mirrorworld series has sold over 150,000 copies. 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. The beloved and bestselling author of inkheart returns with a chapter book full of mischief, heart, hilarious illustrations, and pet. Cornelia funke to self publish the golden yarn litreactor. The writer cornelia funke, who imagined a world in which readers can summon characters out. I cannot wait to read the next book, inkspell i wish that cornelia funke was more well known, she is the best storyteller ive ever read. Cornelia maria funke is a multiple awardwinning german author of childrens fiction. When i havent had a paper and pen to write on, i have been known to write on napkins, newspapers and even on my arm.
These are the only book signings cornelia is doing in the area and she is looking forward to meeting as many readers as possible to sign their books with a personal message. One night a guy named dustfinger comes to see mo, and they talk about some dude whos on his trail capricorn. She has illustrated many of cornelias books and her pictures always hit the right note for cornelias stories. In her most recent fantasy novel, bestselling youth author cornelia funke. Interview with fantasy author cornelia funke on writing. Cornelia funke is a storyteller and illustrator from germany who lives in malibu, and in all the worlds she explores with her readers. She was born in 1958 in the german town of dorsten. As of 2016, the first three books in the series have been published, titled reckless, fearless and the golden yarn.
There are a lot of films out there that are adaptations of books or graphic novels and its alway cool when it is the other way around. As the corona crisis forces nick cave to postpone his upcoming tour with. It didnt arrive without some bumps on the way, however. When i havent had a paper and pen to write on, i have been known to write on napkins, newspapers and even. The reckless series is a planned pentalogy of fantasy novels written by german author cornelia funke in collaboration with lionel wigram. Cornelia funkes inkheart series finds a coveted place in millions of bookshelves across the world.
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 was born in 1958 in the town of dorsten in westphalia, germany to karlheinz and helmi funke. Before writing inkheart, for example, she delved into the world of booksellers, book collectors, book thieves, and even book murderers, as well as reading about. Rowling, she is one of the most beloved childrens authors today and started her journey as a book illustrator who then decided to tell stories of her own. German author will selfpublish the english version of her latest mirrorworld novel, the golden. A big book like inkheart, between one to three years. Many of cornelias titles are published all over the world and translated into more than 30 languages. Cornelia funke bio, facts, family famous birthdays. From an idea to finishing the book, it varies the preparation time takes half a year if i have nothing else on my calendar. In 2006, funke was awarded the sakura medal by the international students of japan in the chapter book category for her successful book dragon rider.
Whoever gets atleast 2 of those 3 qs will automatically get the points. She started as a book illustrator but then decided to write her own stories. Her most famous books include thief lord, inkheart and dragon rider, all of these are new york times bestselling books. Many of cornelia s titles are published all over the world and translated into more than 30 languages. Cornelia funke joins selfpublishing revolution books the. Williams auditorium, the getty center awardwinning childrens author cornelia funke reads from a selection of her bestselling works and talks about where she finds inspiration, such as in the special collections of the getty research institute. Beck when i first read cornelia funkes the thief lord, i couldnt have been more than 10 years old. Find and submit author and celebrity book signings, book tours, book festivals, book salesfairs, book clubs, book conventions, book discussions, book festivals, book launchreleases, book series and literary workshops. A but i live around sacramento and is there there any place around california that she will be doing a book signing. Cornelia funkes own success is now international, demonstrating the universal appeal and power of her storytelling.
Cornelia funke book signing showdisplay visit wiltshire. This afternoon storytelling adventure is followed by a book signing with the author. Cornelia funke is an internationally bestselling, multipleawardwinning author, best known for writing the inkheart trilogy, dragon rider, and the thief lord. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new. Aug 12, 2010 cornelia funke reads from the first chapter of her new book, reckless. The only way to publish it was cornelia, you have to do it yourself. Jan 31, 2009 when can i know when cornelia funke inkheart will have a book signing i know she lives some where around l.
For me, theres about a half a year of planning researching, taking notes about the characters, plotting out the first 20 chapters. I cannot wait to read the next book, inkspell i wish that cornelia funke was more well. 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. 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. Living shadows mirrorworld by cornelia funke 29 sept. 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. Cornelia funke is an internationally bestselling, multipleawardwinning author, best known for writing reckless and the inkworld trilogy.
After finishing her studies, cornelia worked for three years as a social worker. When can i know when cornelia funke inkheart will have a book signing i know she lives some where around l. A list of all cornelia funkes series in reading order. Cornelia funke liest aus ihrem buch drachenreiter im rahmen des harbour front festivals am 4. Cornelia will be signing both the hardback and new paperback edition of ghost knight. Especially in such times, we realize all the more how important books are in order to get us to think about others. 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. The beloved and bestselling author of inkheart returns with a chapter book full of mischief, heart, hilarious illustrations, and pet monsters.
Interview with fantasy author cornelia funke on writing for. Also, is there any way i can get her address or her email to i can email her. He encourages meggies love of literature by supplying her with endless books to read, but she can never remember her father reading. Deeming her a unique talent, time magazine included cornelia on its time 100, an annual list of the most influential people in the world. This primary source recording gives insight into a book creator and is not directly tied to a specific book. Now funke will be publishing the golden yarn through her own company, breathing books. This book was a fantasy story centered on a 12year old book lover whose father had an extraordinary gift of bringing the world of books to her life. In collaboration with mirada studios, cornelia funke recently completed a kids gallery guide for the getty research institutes exhibition connecting seas. I tried my best to convince the team that adapted my book for the big screen to tell the story you all know from my. Mo entrusts a book to elinor, but is all secretive about it. Cornelia funke joins selfpublishing revolution books.
Cornelia funke followed the success of her two books the dragon rider and the thief lord with yet another success. In dorsten, a little town in the midst of germany not very pretty. A recording introducing and pronouncing cornelia funke. The english translation went on to great success, winning the 2016 man booker prize. Cornelia funke reads from the first chapter of her new book, reckless.
Find out information on the author cornelia funke, and read excerpts from her books dragon rider, the thief lord, the inktrilogy, and the new ghost hunters series 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. We took some happy photos of little cornelia funke book lovers at the following book signing. Find out information on the author cornelia funke, and read excerpts from her books dragon rider, the thief lord, the inktrilogy, and the new ghost hunters series. Cornelia funke if i was a book, i would like to be a library book, so i would be taken home by all different sorts of kids. Childrens author cornelia funke reads from a selection of her bestselling works and talks about where she finds inspiration, such as in the. As a child, she wanted to become an astronaut andor a pilot, but then decided to study pedagogy at the university of hamburg. So here i was and i needed to publish a book because my readers were waiting, she said. Research and writing cornelia funke researches each novel meticulously. Violet is a young princess who wishes she could show the world that she. Cornelia funke joins selfpublishing revolution books the guardian.
Cornelia funke is a multiple awardwinning german illustrator and storyteller, who writes fantasy for all ages of readers. Her latest to arrive on american shores is the third book in the popular mirrorworld trilogy, which began with reckless 2010 and fearless 20. Funke has sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide. Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Which is your favorite childrens book by cornelia funke.
If you come up with a plot in two weeks, you can write a second book. Inkheart by cornelia funke meggies father, mo, is a book binder with a secret. We paid a visit to kerstins studio in hamburg altona. Amongst her best known books is the inkheart trilogy. We caught up with the author, cornelia funke about her work, and as part of our world duty. Welcome behind the mirror and to the writing house of cornelia funke. The story of one of the first grave creatures the reckless brothers face behind the mirror in cornelia funkes novel reckless. Cornelia funke book signing getty research institute. Buy fearless by cornelia funke from waterstones today. Cornelia funke has 205 books on goodreads with 1241147 ratings. Mo decides to bail with meggie, and dustfinger tags along as they go to visit mos absent wifes aunt, elinor.