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Alchemised Digital Preorder Offer: Avendell Scene Illustrations

This is the submission form for the UK edition of Alchemised by SenLinYu.

Preordering from a different territory? Head to AlchemisedBook.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What am I receiving?

Valid submissions will recieve an exclusive download link for 11 new, original illustrations from acclaimed artist Avendell. These illustrations will be in black-and-white, and will depict key scenes from Alchemised.

3 illustrations will depict scenes from Part One, 4 illustrations will depict scenes from Part Two, and 3 illustrations will depict scenes from Part Three.

These illustrations will be formatted to fit the trim of the hardcover edition. You are welcome to digitally display or physically print out this artwork (i.e. as page overlays or art prints) for personal usage only.

When and how will I receive this artwork?

Valid submissions will be emailed an exclusive download link with instructions on September 23, 2025 (the release date of Alchemised.) Note that this information will be sent to the email address provided at submission.

When downloading, the artwork will be clearly labeled and separated into "Part One", "Part Two", and "Part Three" folders to allow readers the ability to download all files while avoiding spoilers if they wish.

I already preordered my copy of Alchemised. Do I need to preorder again in order to participate?

No! This offer is open to all preorders, made at any point. If you preordered your copy when the book was announced, you can submit that preorder receipt to this offer. If you have misplaced your preorder receipt, you can check with your retailer to receive a copy of your preorder receipt.  

Isn't there another illustration from Avendell?

Yes. Outside of the artwork included in this preorder offer, Alchemised will include one additional black-and-white illustration from Avendell printed on an interior page of the book.

This illustration is unique to the book, and will be included in all editions and formats of the English-language editions. For translated editions, check with your local retailer.

PRH PRE-ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  1. To take part in this promotion, entrants must pre-order either the paperback or e-book UK editions of Alchemised by SenLinYu 9780241714331, 9781405969680. All entry instructions form part of the terms & conditions of this pre-order

This promotion is open to UK residents aged 18 or over, except for employees of the promoter, its group companies, its subsidiary companies, their families and any other company connected with this promotion.

  1. Entries must be received by 23:59 BST, 22nd September 2025. Entries that are illegible, incomplete, corrupted or which fail to be received by the closing date for any reason, will not be counted. The promoter is not responsible for entries delayed or lost in the post. Automatically generated entries or entries via agents or third parties are invalid and shall not be counted. [Entries shall not be returned.
  2. Only one entry per person. No entrant may win more than one prize.
  3. To enter submit your proof of purchase of Alchemised by SenLinYu 9780241714331, 9781405969680 via the online form . A proof of purchase is a pre-order receipt or invoice from any UK book retailer including independent retailers, Waterstones, Amazon, WHSmith and supermarkets. Please do not include any banking or card details with your proof of purchase.
  4. Correctly completed valid entries will each receive an exclusive digital download of 11 original scene illustrations from artist Avendell. You will not be able to choose the illustrations you receive. The prize is non-transferrable and no cash alternative will be offered.

Events may occur which render the awarding of the prize impossible due to reasons beyond the control of the promoter and the promoter may, at its absolute discretion, vary, amend, suspend or withdraw the prize with or without notice.

  1. The prizes which are digital artwork will be sent via email to valid entrants by 23rd September 2025
  2. Other than those specified above, the promoter shall not be liable for any costs or expenses arising out of or in any way connected with this prize and does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss or disappointment suffered by the winner as result of accepting this prize.
  3. By entering this competition, all entrants agree to the use of their personal data by the Promoter for the purposes of running the competition as detailed in these terms and conditions. Details on how we process the personal data of entrants can be found in our Privacy Policy (https://penguin.co.uk/company/about-us/notices/privacy-policy/)
  4. Entrants’ personal details will be destroyed on completion of this promotion.
  5. Promoter may disqualify any entrant whose entry does not comply with these terms and conditions (in promoter’s sole opinion) or who, in promoter’s sole determination, has acted in a manner that is fraudulent, dishonest or unjust to other entrants including, without limitation, tampering with the operation of the competition, manipulating or rigging votes, hacking, deceiving, [using multiple accounts to submit multiple entries,] cheating or by harassing or threatening other entrants, the panel or a representative of promoter

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  1. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into in relation to the competition.
  2. These terms and conditions are subject to English Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
  3. The promoter’s contact details are: [The Random House Group Limited, One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London, SW11 7BW