Available in a beautifully bound hardback edition for the first time in the UK, with an exclusive preface written especially for this edition by the author.Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever - The Alchemist is such a book.

This enchanting fable teaches us the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, and the importance of following our dreams above all else, and has become a modern classic.The author has kindly written a special preface exlcusively for this edition, explaining his fascination with alchemy, the writing and symbolism of the book, ending with an uplifting parable.This is a beautiful and unique edition - appealing to those who have already discovered this timeless bestseller and to the millions more who are yet to discover the most popular work of the world's best loved story teller.