It’s a delight to be reviewing Mr. Jason Grant’s first book, A Place Called Home, here on Bright.Bazaar today because I first featured Jason and his eclectic home on the blog back in 2011! When Jason wrote to tell me he was writing a book last year I knew instantly it would become one of my favourites. Why? Because Jason is a true styling talent with an ability to create effortlessly stylish spaces through his work. And I wasn’t wrong with my prediction: A Placed Called Home is a visual treat for creative minds.
Another testament to Jason’s styling expertise is shown by the book’s lack of words; A Place Called Home consists mainly of pictures with small scrapbook style scribblings offering styling advice to bring each page alive. Whilst this approach might not be everyone’s cup of tea, I think it works for the feel and theme of the book and, after all, Jason is a stylist so is used to telling beautiful stories through the spaces he styles. James Geer captures the spirit of all eleven chapters, bringing you closer to the vibrant, eclectic and relaxed Australian style with each of his shots. I also liked how A Placed Called Home has been photographed and designed with an editorial feel, not to mention the exotic escapism brought about by the maritime, coastal feel that flows throughout the book. If you’re in need of a book to dive into for visual inspiration then A Place Called Home is for you. Thank you, Mr. Jason Grant, for pulling together such an inspiring book for us all to enjoy!
// Photography by Will Taylor
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I absolutely love that book!
Sounds like a lovely book, so I put it on my wish list at Amazon. I don’t need words or a text that much to enjoy a book (or a blog). I just dive into the pics.
BTW I follow you on Twitter and didn’t watch ESC, but I thoroughly enjoyed your (and Igor’s and Yvonne’s wo I also follow) comments on ESC.
@Marianne – Twitter makes watching the ESC soooo much more fun! 😉
That looks like my kind of book, I love Jason Grant. I’m off to track it down now. x
@Vic – You’ll love it; such a fun book!
I need it now! 🙂
THANKS Mr!!! book will be on sale 3 June
Looks fab
Keith at mini moderns
Thanks for sharing this review Will, I’m going to put this book on my wish list too! Never heard of Jason Grant before, but I love him already. 🙂
How’s your book turning out by the way? I can’t wait to get that one too. 🙂
Big smooch, Inge x
@Inge – You must follow Jason, he’s super talented and very inspiring! My book is coming along well, thank you for asking! Busy shooting, writing and learning about how a book comes together – so fun! x
What a lovely review Will-I don’t doubt it’s a brilliant book-he’s so talented! xx
It’s always a thrill to see a career blossom before your eyes…just like yours sir!
Thanks for the recommendation, I must check it out.
That book looks like it has such an upbeat summery vibe! And a perfect inspiration source to keep on the coffee table 🙂
Looks great! Thanks for the review..I’d like to know and maybe you could ask Jason where they got the Kartell’s Componibili Storage unit in YELLOW? Never saw that before. I have it i black and white.
Ta. x
@Tina – Sure, I’ll tweet and ask him for you now!
Love this. I need a good coffee table book for our sunroom that isn’t too serious. Thanks for sharing!
want ittttttttttttttt!!!!! wonderful!!!!!!
I have the book, and love it! As you described, it is easy on the eye, self explanatory, and shows our laid back feel of Australian design and living style.
Beautiful visual book from such a talented stylist.
now that is a beautiful book. hope it has inspired your personal book project. can’t wait to see all the hard work in my local waterstones,
jo x