Mirna Funk works as a journalist, author and copy-writer. She lives in both Germany and Israel.
Born in Berlin in 1981, Funk majored Philosophy and History at Humboldt-University. She conducts articles, essays and copy for various magazines, newspapers and brands like NEON, NIDO, ZEIT Magazin and Süddeutsche Magazin.
Her debut novel Winternähe was published in July 2015 by S. Fischer Verlage. It was awarded with the "Uwe Johnson prize" for emerging writers and nominated for the "aspekte literature prize" for "best debut novel" as well.
Mirna Funk was invited by the Dutch Literature Foundation to stay at a writer-residency in Amsterdam from April 1 till May 15, by the PEN Belgium to live in Antwerp from June 1 till June 30 and by the Goethe Institute Finnland to work in Tampere from October 1 till October 31 2016.
A very informative and thoroughly researched travel guide to Tel Aviv. The author’s love for the city can be felt in every page, and it’s clear that she has taken the time and effort to put together a clearly-written and beautiful guide book full of vivid descriptions and wonderful photographs.
I visited to Tel Aviv only once in my life when I was child, and I remember that even then I found it fascinating. This book has inspired me to visit the city again as an adult, and has given me the tips to be able to fully experience the culture and beauty of the place.
Thank you very much to Mirna Funk for writing this book!