written by Paulo Coelho and Derek Ruiz
illustrated by Daniel Sampere

Andalusian shepherd boy Santiago travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself 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 along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Since its first printing, The Alchemist has been translated into 71 languages and sold 40 million copies worldwide, establishing itself as a modern classic. It's now been beautifully rendered as a graphic novel. Here's a look inside.

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