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The Alchemist
by Coelho, Paulo
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0722532938
- ISBN 13
- 9780722532935
- Seller
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Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
HarperCollins, 1995. paperback. Good. 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- M Godding Books Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 261474
- Title
- The Alchemist
- Author
- Coelho, Paulo
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 2
- ISBN 10
- 0722532938
- ISBN 13
- 9780722532935
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1995
- Size
- 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo)
- X weight
- 5 oz
Terms of Sale
M Godding Books Ltd
Paypal, Credit Cards, Books ship within 24 hours of the order, either first class within the UK, or airmail worldwide. Returns accepted on items that do not, within reason, meet the description.
About the Seller
M Godding Books Ltd
Biblio member since 2006
Devizes, Wiltshire
About M Godding Books Ltd
The business trades in a variety of on-line products. Our business is currently expanding its already large collection of books, and other media. Established in 2005, the business became M Godding Ltd in April 2006. It is a family run business trading from Devizes in Wiltshire, England. It aims for satisfied customers through a friendly and efficient service. Our book shop specialises in rare, older used books including many first editions
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- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
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