Kaffe Fassett has led an extraordinary life and is a captivating
storyteller with a vivid memory. Born in 1937, he spent much of
his youth in Big Sur, California, where his parents bought a
cabin from Orson Welles and transformed it into the world-famous
Nepenthe restaurant, a gathering place for artists and bohemians.
After attending a boarding school run by the disciples of
Krishnamurti, an Indian guru, he studied painting at the School
of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, then traveled to England,
where he made his home. After an inspiring trip to Inverness,
Scotland, Fassett began designing knitwear for Bill Gibb, and
then the Missonis, Vogue magazine, and private clients like
Lauren Bacall and Barbra Streisand, and, in the process,
revolutionized the handknitting world with his explosive use of
color. Further explorations led him to needlepoint, mosaics,
rugmaking, tapestries, yarn and fabric design, costume and set
design, and quilting. Now in his seventies, Fassett continues to
produce new work and to travel worldwide to teach and lecture. In
this autobiography, Fassett shares rich, detailed
stories about his lifelong creative journey as well as hundreds
of glorious photos taken along the way.
Also available from Kaffe Fassett: Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms,
Kaffe Fassett's Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, and Kaffe
Fassett's Quilts s and Stripes.
Praise for Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color:
“Kaffe Fassett is to color what Julia Child was to French
cooking.” —Knitters Review
“Lavishly illustrated with photographs from his life and work
and dishing on everyone from Dustin Hoffman to Princess Margaret,
Dreaming in Color describes a charmed life filled with
creativity, big personalities, travels and not a little
serendipity.” —Vogue Knitting
“Shapes and patterns are everywhere; they lie waiting for the
person who wants to see them. It's the bricolage aspect behind
his work and, arguably, Fassett himself: arranging disparate
things to create something dynamic and new.” —Vogue Knitting
“This book would be a beautiful gift to receive or give. It is
like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”
—Examiner.com
“A glance through his new autobiography shows that this is a man
who, in design terms, hit the ground running and has never
stopped.” —Selvedge magazine
“Dreaming in Color, lavishly illustrated with 500 color pictures,
is a feast for the eyes.” —Shelf Awareness
“Reading this book is like peeling an orange on a gray winter’s
day—every single one of your senses is sparked as you get sprayed
with infectious creativity.” —Knitty.com
“Kaffe Fassett is a luminary in the world of textiles and
knitting, spreading the gospel of color in his books and
travels.” —The Houston Chronicle
“It is a beautiful book, no question. Beautifully designed,
thoughtfully composed, well-written, Kaffe takes you on his
creative journey. We all—quilters, knitters, needlepointers, and
just plain art lovers—are indeed very fortunate that he would
share all of this with the world.” —Getting Stitched on the Farm
“Fassett is a kind of Harrison Ford of the knitting world….”
—The Washington Post
“Kaffe Fassett is a luminary in the world of textiles and
knitting, spreading the gospel of color in his books and
travels.”—The Houston Chronicle
“This book is a gorgeous coffee table treasure but it so much
more than the vibrant photos, it is a moving and interesting
autobiography and I am so glad it has been published. What a
treat to read, hold, soak in and enjoy.” —Susan B. Anderson
“Brimming over with beautiful eye-candy and details,
this colorful book is sure to charm and inspire.” —Love of
Knitting magazine
- STEWART TABORI & CHANG PUBLISHING-Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming In Color.
- Kaffe Fassett has led an extraordinary life and is a captivating storyteller with a vivid memory.
- Published 2012.