COELHO, Paulo. The Alchemist. 25th Anniversary Edition. Signed by the Author.

New York: HarperOne, 2014. pp. [xii], 182. Illustrated wrappers with gilt and red sunburst motif, gilt lettering to upper cover and spine. A fine bright copy.

SIGNED BY PAULO COELHO on the half-title.

First published in Portuguese in 1988 as O Alquimista, this celebrated allegorical novel follows Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of discovering treasure at the Egyptian pyramids. The Alchemist has since become one of the most translated and best-selling books in publishing history, its enduring appeal rooted in its parable-like simplicity and philosophical resonance.

This 25th Anniversary Edition, issued by HarperOne (an imprint of HarperCollins), features a striking new design by Jim Tierney and illustrations by James Noel Smith. Produced to commemorate twenty-five years of publication in English, this special printing includes the author’s own signature on the title page. The edition captures the mystical and universal themes of destiny and self-realisation that have inspired readers across generations.

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