Aitch: A Life in Colour
by Jill King
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Pub Date 1 Jan 2014 | Archive Date 28 Mar 2014
Troubador Publishing Ltd | Matador
Description
We’ve all engaged in the chat that goes on between stylist and client when sitting in the hairdressing salon. But how often do those conversations reveal extraordinary stories of a life full of colour, glamour and drama?
In this innovative biography Jill King reveals the extraordinary life of Aitch Peters, a leading international hair stylist, through a series of conversations between them as she has her regular haircut at the Sassoon salon in London.
Through their conversations – lively, funny and at times shocking – Aitch's inspirational story is told, from his humble beginnings in Dominica to a life of creativity, glamour and adventure. As Aitch styles Jill’s hair, his experiences, thoughts and creative inspirations are explored and brought vividly to life.
Aitch’s career started when he walked through the doors of the Sassoon Academy in 1973 and from there he rose to become creative director in London, Munich and the Beverly Hills salon in Los Angeles. His celebrity clients have included everyone from Mariah Carey, Faye Dunaway, Jody Watley, Tracey Ullman, Whoopi Goldberg and Nicolas Cage, to the Reverend Jesse Jackson and the First Lady of the Philippines. He’s worked with leading photographers including David Bailey, Annie Leibovitz, Lord Lichfield and Terry O’Neill, and his work has featured in Italian Vogue, Harpers & Queen and Tatler magazine amongst others.
As Aitch’s colourful story unfolds, the relationship between hair stylist and client develops. While they may appear to be the most unlikely of couples, Aitch and Jill gradually come to appreciate the parallels in their lives and values.
“I never enjoyed going to the hairdressers, until I met Aitch,” Jill explains, “but his stories were so extraordinary that I couldn’t wait to hear more, and they inspired me to take up my pen and write this book.”
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
Featured on the Robert Elms show on BBC Radio London and on the Mike Read show on BBC Radio Berkshire!
5 Star Reviews on Amazon.co.uk:
"Jill King brings Aitch Peter's inspirational and truly colourful story to life. Through her great storytelling, you are transported to Dominica, LA, Paris and beyond. There is something in this novel for everyone, laughter, sadness, glamour - I didn't want it to end."
"This is a truly great read of a partnership between a stylist and their client and shows how quickly the relationship deepens to inner most discussions and become life long friends. This is a must for everyone who has always wondered the power of hairdressers and their clients and how easy it is to be drawn in."
"This is a truly great read. I enjoyed the story of Aitch's life told through the eyes of his client, Jill. She captures Aitch's experiences in the glamorous hairdressing industry in great detail. I felt transported to places I could only imagine! Terrific book."
"This book engages you from the start, and is full of warmth, humour and surprises. As a hair stylist myself I loved the detail of the descriptions of Aitch's extraordinary experiences in London, Beverly Hills, and all over the world, which are vividly brought to life. I was also fascinated by the story of Aitch's relationship with Jill (his client), and how it ends up transforming both their lives. Highly recommended, I loved it."
"This book tells the story of a meeting of two people from very different worlds, and brings out into the open that sacred territory of what goes on between hairdresser and client - but Jill King goes beyond the telling of secrets and pseudo-confessionals typical of salon chat to reveal Aitch's character and lifestyle that are certainly flamboyant and colourful. She also engaged me with the gradual revelation of her journey from City high flyer to creative writer. This is a very engaging book - an easy and lovely read for Christmas or any time."
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781783067602 |
| PRICE | £4.99 (GBP) |
