 Original editions of the series, designed by Martina Petersen and author Cornelia Funke | |
| Author | Cornelia Funke |
|---|---|
| Original title | Tintenwelt |
| Translator | Anthea Bell |
| Illustrator | Cornelia Funke |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
| Genre | Fantasy, Bildungsroman, Mystery |
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| Published | 23 September 2003 – 25 October 2023 |
| Published in English | 6 October 2003 – October 2023 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) and audiobook |
The Inkheart series is a succession of four fantasy novels written by German author Cornelia Funke, comprising Inkheart (2003), Inkspell (2005), Inkdeath (2007), and The Colour of Revenge (2024). The books chronicle the adventures of teen Meggie Folchart whose life changes dramatically when she realizes that she and her father, a bookbinder named Mo, have the unusual ability to bring characters from books into the real world when reading aloud. Mostly set in Northern Italy and the parallel world of the fictional Inkheart book, the central story arc concerns the magic of books, their characters and creatures, and the art of reading.
Originally released in German-speaking Europe, the third book, entitled Inkdeath, was released in an English translation by Anthea Bell in October 2008. In 2004, Funke sold the film rights to all three books to New Line Cinema; thus far, the first book has been made into a motion picture, which was released in December 2008.[1]
Initially conceived as a trilogy, a sequel, The Colour of Revenge (German: Die Farbe der Rache), was published in October 2023 in Germany.