The Alchemist | The Folio Society

Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist has touched the lives of millions of people. In this spectacular first Folio Society edition, Jesús Cisneros’s stunning illustrations work in perfect harmony with the narrative. It is the definitive collector’s edition for those already mesmerised by the philosophical tale and for anyone yet to discover its spellbinding properties. Paulo Coelho personally endorsed the illustrations and Cisneros’s interpretations of the text extend to the binding and slipcase. Commissioned to create eight illustrations, Cisneros continued working, finally submitting 23 beautiful abstract drawings and 15 black-and-white sketches. His ethereal style so perfectly visualises the themes and dream-like narrative that we have included every illustration, making this one of our most lavishly illustrated editions to date.