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Cornelia Funke Returns to Inkworld with Fourth Installment

publication · 2026-06-05

German author Cornelia Funke has released the fourth book in her Inkworld series, titled 'Venganza de Tinta' (Revenge of Ink), published by Ediciones Siruela. Funke visited Madrid to present the novel, which revisits characters like Dustfinger and the Black Prince. The book continues the theme of language's transformative power. Funke praised Spain's progressive politics during her visit and emphasized the ongoing struggle for the power of words, rejecting statistics that downplay young people's desire for books.

Key facts

  • Cornelia Funke released the fourth book in the Inkworld series, 'Venganza de Tinta'.
  • The book is published by Ediciones Siruela.
  • Funke visited Madrid to present the novel.
  • Characters Dustfinger and the Black Prince return in the new installment.
  • The novel explores the transformative power of language.
  • Funke praised Spain's progressive politics.
  • She rejected statistics that claim young people are not interested in books.
  • Funke has been writing for decades, with series like Inkworld, Reckless, and Dragon Rider.

Entities

Artists

  • Cornelia Funke

Institutions

  • Ediciones Siruela

Locations

  • Madrid
  • Spain
  • Germany

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