Kaffe Fassett has led an extraordinary life and is a captivating storyteller with a vivid memory. Born in 1937 in San Francisco, he spent much of his youth in Big Sur, where his parents bought a log cabin from Orson Welles and transformed it into the world-famous Nepenthe restaurant, a gathering place of artists of all sorts (Kaffe has many stories to tell about mingling with the likes of Olivia de Havilland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Henry Miller). After attending a boarding school run by the disciples of Krishunamurti, an Indian guru, he studied painting on scholarship at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, but left after less than one year and traveled to England, where he ultimately made his home. After struggling to make a living as a fine artist for several years, Fassett met the fashion designer Bill Gibb and began designing knitwear for his collection. He went on to design knitwear for Missoni and for private clients like Lauren Bacall, Shirley MacLaine, and Barbra Streisand, and to revolutionise the hand knitting world with his explosive use of color. Further explorations led him to needlepoint, mosaics, rug-making, yarn and fabric design, set design and quilting. Now in his 70s, Fassett continues to produce new work in his studio in London and to travel worldwide to teach and lecture. This intimate autobiography is lavishly filled with Fassett's amazing stories about his bohemian childhood, his hard-earned rise to fame, and all of his creative pursuits. It includes photos of him throughout his life (including his stint as a model in Paris), his home (which is an artwork in itself), his work (everything from childhood drawings to pencil sketches, to oil paintings, to massive tapestries and set designs, to hand knits and quilts) as well as the people and places around the world that have inspired him.
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Kaffe Fassett, an accomplished painter and designer of textiles, is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of colour. In 1988 he was honoured to become the first living textile designer to be given a one-person show at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Since then, the exhibition of his textiles has travelled the world with him as he has taught and inspired others. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting and the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns. He is the author of 15 books, including STC Craft's Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts. Visit his website at www.kaffefassett.com
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I love this book. Anyone who likes Kaffe's designs will get immense pleasure from this book. He has had a fascinating life and I could really imagine myself there with the celebrities at his parents' bohemian restaurant in Big Sur! There are masses of colour photos of his designs - knitwear, needlepoint, patchwork, mosaics and paintings - along with family photos and pictures of people he's met who have inspired him. He has a passion for people and life which shines through in this book. But of course it is colour that really lights him up and it is this, plus his willingness to share his ideas and show people that they too can create beautiful things - that have made him a household name. Again - I love this book!
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another present for my wife who
likes this gentlemans output,
I dream in colout too
but I couldn't put them in a book !
likes this gentlemans output,
I dream in colout too
but I couldn't put them in a book !
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is a brilliant book - tells his story with fabulous pictures. He writes as he speaks which makes it easy and entertaining to read. He could fill a Who's Who with the people he has met but I think that makes it more interesting. Lovely book. I'm really enjoying it, but then he's one of my heroes. He's one of those people who makes you sick! He can do anything, and does it well. Something to aspire to.
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Kaffe Fassett
Love Kaffe Fassett's work. Have tried some of his patterns so loved to read his story, an inspirational story of learning an art he did now know
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Interesting
Really enjoyable read he is such an inspiring person. Photography is beautiful full of rich colours that Kate is famous for
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Dreaming in colour.
Book was bought as a present for my wife. She was highly delighted with it. She would recommend it to anyone.
Published 4 months ago by K. Harrison
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colour beautiful
Absolutely beautiful book, wonderful illustrations. His designs are sometimes a bit busy but they are good inspiration and you can pick sections and ideas to inspire you in... Read more
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Very attractive book
This was a gift but I had a peep at it and it lookg a nice book for anyone interested in fabrics, colours, etc. It came in good time and condition.
Published 4 months ago by Waxwing
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Kafffe Fassett at his best
A beautifully produced work which will give endless pleasure not only in the wonderful photography, but by inspiration in the marvellous work which you can try for yourself.
Published 4 months ago by David J. Barrington
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Wonderful book
Wonderful book bought as a gift and after having a quick look through it I might have to get one for myself now
Published 5 months ago by miss eleanor l rattenbury
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