Alchemy Years II–III: Alchemical Symbols & Transmutation Textbook, A5

Alchemy Years II–III: Alchemical Symbols & Transmutation Textbook

A fully readable alchemy textbook for the first years of the course: alchemical symbols, the basics of transmutation and the metals.

Why does every metal have its own symbol? What does an alchemist mean by transmutation? And where does an alchemy course begin?

About Alchemy, Years II–III: alchemical symbols and transmutation

Alchemy: Years II–III is the first volume of a three-book alchemy course and the place where every future alchemist starts. It teaches the alchemical symbols — the old written language of the art, in which metals, elements and processes have their own signs — then introduces the basics of transmutation, the idea at the heart of alchemy that one substance can become another. A large part is given to the metals themselves and to their place in alchemical thinking. The book prepares the reader for the intermediate course in Years IV–V.

Fully readable alchemy textbook replica — not a blank prop

Every page is printed with original illustrated content. No blank or lined journal pages: this is a book to read, not a notebook with a decorated cover.

Inside Alchemy: Years II–III

• Alchemical symbols
• The basics of transmutation
• Metals

Alchemical symbols book for alchemy and history lovers

This alchemy book is a favourite of readers who love the history of science, old symbols and the mysterious side of chemistry. It suits a dark academia desk with an old map and a candle, gives an alchemist costume a convincing textbook and starts the three-volume alchemy course, which is also available as a set of three or with Unfogging the Future in a set of five.

Alchemy textbook in our wizarding school sets

Buying more than one book? Alchemy: Years II–III is also part of the Alchemy course set of 3, the Second Year set of 7, the complete 21-book library and the Alchemy & Divination set of 5. Sets bring matching A5 hardcovers together in one parcel, cost less than the same books bought one by one and come with a bigger gift: 9 fan art prints from two books, plus 3 fan art wizarding magazines from four books.

How our handmade alchemy textbook is made

Every copy of Alchemy: Years II–III is printed and bound by hand. The A5 format (5.8 × 8.3 in / 14.8 × 21 cm) sits comfortably in the hand and on a standard bookshelf, the full colour hardcover is sturdy enough for everyday reading, and the thread-sewn binding lets the book open completely flat — on a desk, in a photo or on a display stand. Inside, the pages are printed on coated 115 g/m² paper with a black and white illustrated interior.

• A5 format (5.8 × 8.3 in / 14.8 × 21 cm), 160+ pages
• Full colour hardcover
• Thread-sewn binding — opens completely flat
• Coated paper 115 g/m², black & white illustrated interior
• Printed and bound by hand
• The kraft dust jacket or band seen in some photos is an optional extra and not a required part of the item

Alchemy textbook: questions and answers

Is the alchemy textbook fully readable?
Yes. Every page is printed with original illustrated content; there are no blank or lined journal pages.

What size is it?
A5 — 14.8 × 21 cm (5.8 × 8.3 in), a full colour hardcover with 160+ pages, with a thread-sewn binding that opens completely flat.

Which language is it in?
English edition.

Is the kraft dust jacket included?
The kraft dust jacket or band seen in some photos is an optional extra and not a required part of the item.

Who makes this edition?
It is an original handmade fan art edition, printed and bound by hand and created by fans for fans.

Free gifts with your alchemy textbook

Every order comes with free fan art prints on kraft paper A5 — small documents from a wizarding school to frame, pin above a desk or keep between the pages as bookmarks. A single book includes 5 prints:

• Wizarding School Timetable
• Wizarding Sport Fixtures Chart
• Magical Library Card
• Wizarding School Acceptance Letter
• Beginner's Magic Correspondence Course

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