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The Alchemist

by Coelho,Paulo

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  • Hardcover
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New York, USA: Harper Collins. Bound in simulated antiquarian design, this hardback with slipcase and paper sleeve is VG. 178pp in two parts together with numerous colour illustrations. Printed issue as: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Overall condition is Very Good. . Very Good. Hardback. English Edition. 1998.

Synopsis

The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho that tells the story of a young shepherd named Santiago who dreams of a treasure hidden in the Egyptian pyramids. The book follows Santiago's journey as he sets out to pursue this treasure, encountering a series of obstacles and learning valuable lessons along the way. Santiago meets various characters who guide him on his journey, including an alchemist who teaches him the secrets of the universe.The novel explores themes of destiny, personal legend, and the power of following one's dreams.  First published in Portuguese by a small press in Brazil, the first print run of the Alchemist  was 900 copies and did not sell out. After a year the publisher returned the rights to Coelho. Believing in his own destiny as a writer and the message of following your dreams portrayed in the book, Coehlo continued to search for publishing opportunities, and in 1993 HarperCollins published the first English translation of the book. It quickly became a best-seller, and since that publication The Alchemist has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 80 languages, making it one of the bestselling books in history.

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On Apr 22 2012, Wshaikh22 said:
It is a very nice book and worth reading. It describes the struggle of a Sheppard and how successfully he achieved his dreams.

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Details

Bookseller
Camillas Bookshop GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
0012028
Title
The Alchemist
Author
Coelho,Paulo
Format/Binding
Hardback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Slip-case
Quantity Available
1
Edition
English Edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Harper Collins
Place of Publication
New York, USA
Date Published
1998
Keywords
The Alchemist
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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About Camillas Bookshop

Camilla's Bookshop is a large secondhand and antiquarian bookstore situated in the resort town of Eastbourne.We have more than 500,000 books in all categories. Our specialities include: armed forces, transport, travel, politics, history, literature (several thousand novels including modern firsts), religion, esoteric & occult and art.Shop hours are 10:00 - 17:00, excepting Sundays and Bank Holidays.Unfortunately, we do not ship to Denmark.

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