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The Alchemist [ Sealed ]
by Paulo Coelho
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Fine [Sealed and unopened]/No jacket issued
- Seller
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About This Item
Norwalk: Easton Press, 2007. First Edition Signed Limited. Hardcover Leather. Very Fine [Sealed and unopened]/No jacket issued. Signed by the author and still in the publisher's wrapping. Paulo Coelho signatures are becoming more and more scarce. Comes with all the Easton Press features: Fully bound in genuine leather maroon leather with 22kt gold deeply inlaid on hubbed spine. Satin-ribbon page marker and gilded page edges. Printed and bound in the USA. Includes all the authentication information and Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing the signature for the life of the book.
This edition was not sold in the UK. In pristine condition, unopened/unread condition.
"If I see a white feather today, that is a sign that God is giving me that I have to write a new book." Literary talk has it that only after seeing a white feather was Brazilian writer Paulo Coehlo compelled to created "The Alchemist." The novel faced a modest success with only 900 copies sold through a small Brazilian publisher. The turning point came in 1994 when HarperCollins acquired the book. Subsequently, "The Alchemist" transformed into a global phenomenon, achieving international best seller by 1998.Throughout his illustrious career and enduring popularity, Coelho maintained unwavering dedication to his craft, diligently churning out novels every couple of years, often inspired by the symbolic encounter of his white feather.
This edition was not sold in the UK. In pristine condition, unopened/unread condition.
"If I see a white feather today, that is a sign that God is giving me that I have to write a new book." Literary talk has it that only after seeing a white feather was Brazilian writer Paulo Coehlo compelled to created "The Alchemist." The novel faced a modest success with only 900 copies sold through a small Brazilian publisher. The turning point came in 1994 when HarperCollins acquired the book. Subsequently, "The Alchemist" transformed into a global phenomenon, achieving international best seller by 1998.Throughout his illustrious career and enduring popularity, Coelho maintained unwavering dedication to his craft, diligently churning out novels every couple of years, often inspired by the symbolic encounter of his white feather.
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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Reviews
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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- Bookseller
- Parrish Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4988
- Title
- The Alchemist [ Sealed ]
- Author
- Paulo Coelho
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Fine [Sealed and unopened]
- Jacket Condition
- No jacket issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Signed Limited
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk
- Date Published
- 2007
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