The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007. Hardcover. 8vo. As New / No Jacket. Item #006976
SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Collector's Edition. Brown genuine leather boards with gilt decoration. Moire endpapers. A.E.G. Gold ribbon marker. x, 174 pp. Fine condition. Laid in are a note about the book and the author, two Easton Press ex libris bookplate stickers, and the Certificate of Authenticity of the author's signature. Subtitled "A Fable About Followiing Your Dream," The Alchemist is not only a reflection of the author's own inner journey, but also an inspiring journey for everyone who reads it. The story is about Santiago, a poor Spanish shepherd boy who travels from his native Spain to the Egyptian desert seeking buried treasure in the Pyramids. ALong the way he meets a Gypsy, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. Though he sets out in search of tangible riches, Santiago learns that true riches are found within. A literary jewel, an enchanting tale that is simply and eloquently told. A member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, Paulo Coelho has won more than 30 international literary awards and honors.
Price: $525.00