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About the Book: The Alchemist-A Graphic Novel

From the internationally-acclaimed, award winning author PauloCoelho comes a tale of a life-changing journey of self-discoverythat has invigorated the hearts and minds of millions the worldover. The Alchemist is a simple tale of an Andalucian boy Santiagowho, while sleeping one night, has a dream of a distant treasure inthe Egyptian pyramids and sets off on a journey that will changethe way he looks at the world and his own life. It is a story of adestiny that is meant to be followed and the small bits of wisdomthat Santiago and, in turn, the reader learns on the way.

Santiago is a well educated boy. But instead of choosing abefitting career that will take him on the path to success, hechooses to be a shepherd. It is his dream to travel and explore theSpanish countryside while tending to his sheep and in turn meet newand interesting people through his travels. But one night, Santiagodreams of a far away treasure buried in or under the EgyptianPyramids. His dream seems so real, so vivid that it prompts him toleave behind all that he knows and start on a journey that willchange his life. And so he leaves Spain and heads towards Egypt. Onhis way, Santiago meets many wise people who appear in unassumingforms like a camel driver, a gypsy woman, an alchemist and aknowledgeable Englishman. And through their words of wisdom,Santiago learns the secrets of life and destiny and the fears thathold him back. One of the memorable aphorisms that pop up in thenovel is, "When you really want something, the whole universeconspires in helping you achieve it." Santiago's search formaterialistic treasures turns into a spiritual journey aboutfinding his and, in turn, the reader's, very own legend andpursuing his dreams (and in turn the reader's) no matter what thehurdle. This stunningly drawn graphic novel brings out all thatCoelho wants to portray in The Alchemist, the feeling of destiny,of dreams and of omens that are there to guide Santiago on hisjourney to self-awakening.

About the Author: Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho is an internationally acclaimed Brazilian lyricistand novelist. He has become one of the most widely read authors inthe world today and his work includes Brida, Valkyries, By theRiver Piedra I Sat Down and Wept, Eleven Minutes and The Witch ofPortobello. His books have been translated into more than 71languages. Coelho is the recipient of many awards like France'sLegion d'honneur and the Crystal Award by the World EconomicForum.

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"His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions ofpeople."-The Times

"One of the few to deserve the term Publishing Phenomenon."-Independent on Sunday

"Coelho's writing is beautifully poetic but his message is whatcounts … he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face." - Daily Express