Mason Currey
The life and works of author Mason Currey, who has recently become an acclaimed writer in the literary world, showcases a person who has unceasingly strived to defy the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Mason’s books speak to a wide variety of subjects, ranging from architecture, fashion, fashion history, fiction, literature and technology. Among Currey’s recent works, two of his most noted books have been ‘Daily Rituals: How the Artists, Writers and Thinkers Work’ and ‘Design for Life: Crafting a Meaningful Life of Work and Play’.
Mason Currey was born in July 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, he spent his early years in Fontana and Indio, California, before attending the University of California, Santa Cruz. After graduating from university, Currey chose to venture into the world of writing and thus began his career in 2000, when he wrote a short film script for an independent film production. This led to further screenwriting projects for television and feature films, including those aired on Showtime and the Discovery Channel in 2003. His success in this task allowed him to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of California, Davis. After graduating in 2007, Mason quickly took up a job in the publishing industry, which gave him access to diverse library titles and worked as both an editor and a designer at the same time.
In addition to his days in the publishing industry, Currey spent the majority of his time writing his own stories. In 2012, his first compilation of short stories, ‘Stories for Sophomores’, was released to a mass audience. This followed his first novel in 2013, ‘Morning After Midnight’, which was also well received. In the same year, he also published his most influential book, ‘Daily Rituals: How the Artists, Writers, and Thinkers Work’. The book draws on his knowledge of the publishing world and presents the daily rituals of 161 celebrated writers, artists, and thinkers. This novel garnered a significant amount of attention among the general public and literary critics alike.
In subsequent years, Mason Currey continued his literary work. In 2016 he published ‘Fashion Allsorts’, his first book on fashion, which chronicles the history of fashion in a wide range of cultures and countries. In 2018, he published his second book on fashion, ‘Fashion Masters: A Look through the History of Style’, which focuses on haute couture from the 19th century onwards. More recently, Mason has also released a book on technology, ‘Future Perfect: A Vision for the 21st Century’.
In addition to the writing of his own books, Mason Currey has consistently contributed his opinions to journals and magazines. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Scientist, and Life Magazine, among others. Mason has also appeared in numerous radio programs, including NPR’s ‘Public Radio International’, ‘BBC World Service’, and ‘CBC Radio’.
In 2019, as his career as a writer and thinker peaked, Mason Currey decided to publish ‘Design for Life: Crafting a Meaningful Life of Work and Play’. In this book, he offers his insight on how to craft and sustain a meaningful personal life amidst and in the midst of an ever-changing technological world. This book speaks to the importance of finding ways to take advantage of technology, while simultaneously preserving our humanity. This book has been incredibly well received and serves as a great testimony to Currey’s work and dedication to important literary topics.
Today, Mason Currey is a celebrated author and thinker. His books have reached a wide audience, allowing readers of all ages to find solace in his words that are equal parts thought-provoking and inspiring. His life and works will continue to inspire readers for many years to come.
