The Illustrated Alchemist - Tapa dura

For the millions of Paulo Coelho’s fans – a beautiful, full-colour illustrated edition of his international bestseller, featuring the art of Moebius.

Since its publication in 1993, Paulo Coelho’s magical novel has enchanted millions of readers around the globe. Now, the following is sure to grow with the release of this stunning edition featuring 35 illustrations from renowned artist Moebius.

The Alchemist follows Santiago, a Spanish shepherd boy who leaves his home in search of treasure. What he discovers – about himself and life – as he travels over the continents to the alchemist is more rewarding than any object he ever dreamed of.

Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist' is such a book. Since its original publication in 1988, 'The Alchemist' has sold millions of copies throughout the world. This handsome new edition, beautifully illustrated by artist Moebius will allow Coelho's charming fable to inspire an even wider audience of readers for generations to come.

'The Alchemist' is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who travels in search of a wordly treasure. From his home in Spain, he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with the alchemist.

The story of treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories have done, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read omens strewn along life's path, and, above all, following our dreams.