Barcelona manages to embody all the attributes of a progressive and contemporary city while still retaining a distinct historical charm. Barcelona: City of Dreams captures this simultaneity through Hugh Palmer's stunning full-color photographs and informative text. Barcelona: City of Dreams is an inspirational introduction to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and one that will leave you unable to resist the urge to travel there and soak up the sights and sounds yourself. AUTHOR Hugh Palmer is one of the world's leading photographers of landscape, architecture and gardens. His work has been published in many magazines and reviews, including Harpers and Queen, Country Life, and World of Interiors. He has also carried out a host of other book commissions including The Secrets of Venice, and many titles in the Most Beautiful Villages series. His photographs were also featured in The Secrets of Tuscany, and The Secrets of the Greek Islands.