A stunning literary thriller in the tradition of Umberto Eco. The discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive author who may or may not still be alive...

Arnau, a young serf on the run from his feudal lord, struggles to earn his freedom. After famine, plague and thwarted love, Arnau's fortunes begin to turn when King Pedro makes him a baron as a reward for his courage in battle. But he is also forced to marry Eleonor, a ward of the King whom he does not love.

A modern homage to a proud, cosmopolitan city, where geniuses like Picasso and Miro learned how to break the rules. Robert Hughes takes us down the Ramblas through the intestinal windings of the ancient gothic quarter, past the bountiful Boqueria market to the Eixample.

The stunning new novel from the author of THE SHADOW OF THE WIND.

The complete works of the great Antoni Gaudi (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Anyone who visits Barcelona today will come across the works of Antoni Gaudi - the architect who has attracted art-lovers from all over the world to Spain, it was here, in the capital of Catalonia, that the famous master of architecture produced nearly all of his works, including villas for the well-to-do ...

The paperback edition of Robert Hughes's return to Barcelona. The renowned author and art critic revisits to be married, and reconsiders the history and culture of this most fascinating and unique of cities.

Describes the hopes and cynical betrayals of the author's experiences as a militiaman in the Spanish Civil War.

Bestselling author Isabel Allende's first adult novel since 'Portrait in Sepia' -- beautiful, disturbing and atmospheric.

Set in war-torn, brutalised Barcelona, this novel is about Andrea, who comes to the city to study literature at the university. She makes her way to the home of relatives. Tension between her grandmother, her two uncles, an aunt, and the housekeeper is present from the moment of her arrival and it grows as the story develops.

The first critical biography of one of the twentieth century's greatest architects

A shape-shifting extraterrestrial named Gurb has assumed the form of Madonna and disappeared in Barcelona's backstreets. His hapless commander, desperately trying to find him, records the daily pleasures, dangers and absurdities of our fragile world, while munching his way through enormous quantities of churros.

Set in the bohemian under-belly of Barcelona, this novel combines an urban thriller and a gothic historical drama focusing on Catharism, a 13th century heretical sect.

Sixth edition.

The body of Stuart Pedrell, a powerful businessman, is found in a Barcelona suburb. He had disappeared on his way to Polynesia in search of the visionary spirit of Paul Gauguin. Who better to find the killer of a dead dreamer than Pepe Carvalho, overweight bon viveur and ex-communist?

Taking visitors from bejewelled bars to tiny boutiques, from undiscovered museums to seaside cafes of Barcelona, this title explores the city's charming locations, down medieval alleyways, along majestic boulevards and into breathtaking squares.

Barcelona, city of mystery, and Antonio Gaudi, its most famous exponent are the subjects of this gripping new thriller for all lovers of religious conspiracy.

The complete works of Antonio Gaudi, one of the greatest architects of the twentieth century. Antonio Gaudi and his fluid organic style is inextricably linked with the city of Barcelona. His spectacular buildings, among them the Guell Palace and the monumental La Sagrada Familia, are eternal symbols of the city. This book covers all his work in colour photographs.

Including details for starting out, from airport to shops, this guide splits each destination into geographical zones, and provides a colour-coded overview of the top attractions and includes informative articles to set the scene.

A night porter in a sleazy Barcelona hotel, the only thing the forty-year-old Antonio Castro has going for him is his resemblance to Frank Sinatra. Thinking he has nothing to lose, Antonio joins a lonely hearts club and into his life come a Perez Galdos widow, a dwarf poet, a gay barman.

Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926) has been acclaimed as one of the best-known architects of the 20th century. This illustrated volume covers the full range of his oeuvre, including the innovative residences for the Guell family and the new structural solutions at Bellesguard.