The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel (an illustrated interpretation of The Alchemist)

"The Alchemist - A Graphic Novel" is food for the mind and the soul. I just finished reading it, and it was a marvelous journey. It is an incredible collaboration that defies description. (It is an illistrated interpretation of Coelho's story "The Alchemist.) It is what I needed, right now, at this point in my life.I absolutely could not put this book down. The beautiful imagery, the intense colors, and the magical storyline grabbed me and would not let me go.The story follows the life of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd. He is happy with his life, but he ends up on a search for treasure. Along the way, he meets many different people, and is placed in many different situations. Each has something to teach him on his journey to find his own story, his "personal legend". He becomes, essentially, an "alchemist" in his own right.The original book (in text) is a classic - as is the graphic novel version!

If you’re looking for your omen there are plenty to find here. It is true that the heart speaks, we only need reminding.

Well, since I had already, many times, read the actual book when I learned there was a graphic novel version I had decided that it'd be cool to see it since I loved the real book so much. Well, I haven't read all of it but I have to say that it really compliments the story; the best part is that when a book is turned into a graphic novel sometimes they ruin the mystery, the letting the reader decide what they look like, etc. part, by creating an illustration of a character or setting that the user/read made so much more beautiful and with the case of this, IMHO, what they did was good because it didn't try too hard and it ended up coming out pretty similar to the book.The only things, specifically, that made me feel off about the book was some things seemed too modern for the time that I felt like the book was set in, but I guess that could be blamed on my own doing. E.g. The illustrated gun, but that was all I can't think of off the top of my head.I'd definitely recommend getting this or getting a hold of it from/at a library, but probably only after you've read and liked the actual book. :D

For worldwide fans of The Alchemist, we now have another format to explore, and I recently had the sheer pleasure of doing just that!Like many readers of the original novel, I had a favorite part of the story and a favorite character. In my head, not only could I hear music, but tended to see living scenes - like a movie.So when the author made an announcement that his book was going to be published into graphic novel format, I was excited for the new readers (kids that prefer story telling through images more than text or in addition to text). Curiousity led to wondering how the artist's pictures would paint the scene where Santiago turns himself into the wind, and how my favorite character, Melchizedek, would be portrayed.Then several months of waiting began. Boy, it's not easy. It doesn't get easier waiting for Paulo's new books. The release date of November 23, 2010 seemed a long, long way off.But the waiting became fun, an adventure in itself, for many of us. Then, on November 22, my copy arrived!Well, without spoiling the fun, let's just say that I wasn't disappointed!! Magic on every page, simply brilliant. Actually, I'm thrilled. Can one be more enthusiastic than that?Happy Birthday to The Alchemist Graphic Novel and Happy Reading to previous fans and new ones! This was a dream come true for Paulo Coelho. And we all get to enjoy it, WOW!I recently purchased another copy as a gift for my daughter's boyfriend. Overnight he had already read half the way through, and wished he also had a copy of the novel. And was really glad that I had taken a copy of the novel along too. You have a new fan Paulo.

Great read!

Wasn't expecting a comic book but was easy to read.

One of my favourite book !!

I ordered this book as a present for a niece. I was under the impression that the entire text of the book would be there, with illustrations of the characters in each page. The artwork is great, reminiscent of "Prince Valiant", but the backbone of any book, especially THIS book is the text. Not all the text appears in this graphic novel. It should be advertised as a "Graphic Novel of an abridged "The Alchemist" ". The page for this listing does not mention the book is abridged; only the author briefly at the beginning of the novel alludes to its abridgment. A big disappointment.

Eu já conhecia a história do livro e queria ler essa versão em quadrinhos. Os desenhos são ótimos, mas acho q as letras das legendas poderiam ser um pouco maiores, pois fica um pouco difícil ler no celular.

The book is as described. I got a used in good condition book and it was. The art work is beautiful and the book looks rugged which is ideal since it's for my 9 year old daughter.I listened to this book via audible and just thought it was a great book with morals , adventure, and lessons. Plus there's a little law of attraction element to it. I want my daughter to have this perspective of life.She's also an artist so I think she will very much appreciate the artwork in the book!

Good Quality print and pages, great illustrations.I bought it for re-reading the novel in a different perspective and loved it.

Es un cómic

An inspiring story 😍😍😍