Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke (signed first printing, mint)
Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke – Signed First Printing with Fold-Out Map
This is a highly collectible first printing, first edition hardcover copy of Cornelia Funke’s beloved fantasy novel, Dragon Rider. Published in 2004 by Scholastic / Chicken House, this volume is hand-signed by Cornelia Funke on the title page. The author signed this specific copy in person at Book Beat during her promotional store appearance in 2004 [br-ya3].
This edition features the iconic full-color, fold-out map insert attached to the back of the book, which is intact and in excellent condition. It is a wonderful piece of Book Beat history and an ideal acquisition for any modern fantasy collector.
Book Synopsis
The narrative follows Firedrake, a young silver dragon who learns that humans intend to flood his home valley. He sets off on an epic journey toward the Rim of Heaven, a mythical sanctuary hidden in the Himalayas. Accompanied by a protective forest brownie named Sorrel and Ben, an orphaned runaway boy, Firedrake must navigate unfamiliar lands. Their quest is complicated by Nettlebrand, a heartless, gold-plated monster designed by an alchemist specifically to hunt and destroy silver dragons.
Bibliographic Information
- Title: Dragon Rider
- Author / Illustrator: Cornelia Funke
- Translator: Anthea Bell (translated from the original German Drachenreiter)
- Publisher: Scholastic / Chicken House
- Publication Date: 2004
- Format: Hardcover with decorative cover.
- Edition: First Printing (Full number line on the copyright page)
- Special Features: Signed in person by Cornelia Funke at Book Beat (2004); includes the original fold-out color map insert.
- Condition: Mint / Very Fine. Clean pages, unused, tight binding.
About the Author
Cornelia Funke is an internationally recognized German author and illustrator of children’s fiction. Originally trained as a social worker and book illustrator, she began writing her own narratives to provide better material for children. She is best known for her Inkheart trilogy, The Thief Lord, and the MirrorWorld series. Funke often illustrates her own novels, integrating her background in visual arts directly into her storytelling.
$ 45.00
