Catherine Walker : An Autobiography by the Private Couturier to Diana, Princess of Wales (Hardcover)

~ Catherine Walker (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 154 pages
• Publisher: Universe; illustrated edition edition (August 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078930144X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789301444
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,737,986 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!, July 13, 1999

By A Customer

I happened upon this book one afternoon on my lunch hour. How I missed it's release I will never know. I went back that night and read it cover to cover and then bought it. It is perhaps the definitive book about the inside details about Diana's life, but also about Catherine Walker's as well. The book was clearly not meant to be another glossy "Diana" book rehashing all of the same old information. It was a guide to life with pictures and sketches. I laughed, I cried, I still read it about once a week. It is inspirational. If you are looking to read a book about Diana that has nothing new to say, do not read this book. If, however, you are a serious follower of the world of coture (and Catherine Walker) this book is a must. You will finish it and feel as if you were there during the fittings. BRAVO!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catherine Walker reveals fashion secrets, September 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Catherine Walker (Paperback)

i have always been interested in princess diana. her most fabulous clothes always seemed to be designed by catherine walker, always a name without a face. now we can learn about the tragedy that turned this woman into one of the greatest designers of our time. catherine walker has carved out a place for herself in fashion history. an interesting story with beautiful photographs. a must have for all princess diana fans as well as fashion fans.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite eyes/heart glimpse into a marvelous woman!, February 25, 1999

By A Customer

This is an amazing illustration and revelation of one of our world's most talented designers who also happened to be one of Princess Diana's most astounding friends and helpers in that wondrous world called royalty. I found the tale of Catherine Walker so informative yet I was still left with numerous questions as to some of the details surrounding her life before and after she became famous. The photographs are gorgeous and reveal some interesting examples of a lady who truly fits the description designer. Catherine Walker will always be one of the world's most gifted dress makers but I'm still curious as to how one would go about actually seeing her shop or, imagine this, buying one of her creations. Undoubtedly she deals with only the rich & famous while all the time remaining in the background. This is one among many of my Princess Diana books I cherish because of its detail and marvelous focus on a multitude of gowns and their intricate pieces. Catherine Walker is an amazing woman who has truly lived a life from tragedy to fairy tale status. I am an avid admirer. This book is far more than pages/pictures between covers; it's a gift of for the eyes and heart! Wonderful!