Alchemy vs Ogilvy on Advertising: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Advertising, Business
Alchemy
15th century depiction of an [[Ouroboros from the alchemical treatise (Zurich, Rheinau 172).]]
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Ogilvy on Advertising
This primer on all aspects of advertising was written by the founder of Ogilvy & Mather, an advertising agency with 450 offices in 120 countries. This text covers what does as well as what does not sell, and is…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Ogilvy on Advertising is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for Alchemy.
- Ogilvy on Advertising has the widest readership — 53 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Alchemy | Ogilvy on Advertising | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.2 (31) | 4.0 (37) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (51) | 4.5 (53) |
Reception
| Alchemy | Ogilvy on Advertising | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 51 | 53 |
| Editions | 6 | 15 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Pages | 384 | 224 |