AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE "Translated into 80
languages the allegory teaches us about dreams destiny and the reason we are all
here."--Oprah Daily "Best Self-Help Books of a Generation" "It's a brilliant magical
life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable
tome."--Neil Patrick Harris actor A special deluxe edition of the extraordinary and beloved
international bestseller. Combining magic mysticism wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale
of self-discovery The Alchemist has become a modern classic selling millions of copies around
the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. This story
dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom is about an Andalusian shepherd
boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a
treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman a man who calls
himself a king and an alchemist all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No
one knows what the treasure is or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles in his
path. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the
treasure found within. Lush evocative and deeply humane the story of Santiago is an eternal
testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our
hearts. "A magical little volume."-- San Francisco Chronicle "[This] Brazilian wizard makes
books disappear from stores."-- The New York Times "A sweetly exotic tale for young and old
alike."-- Publishers Weekly
