She quit her career in the City claiming she couldn’t stand the sexism.
Now novelist Polly Courtney is dropping her publisher for the same reason – complaining her books are marketed in a ‘sexist’ and ‘degrading’ manner.
The 32-year-old writer, who shot to fame after penning an expose of life in the Square Mile, dramatically sacked HarperCollins at the launch of her new book last night.
Not happy: Author Polly Courtney, with her book 'A Man's World', is now dropping her publisher for marketing her books in a 'sexist' manner
Despite helping her put out three successful novels, she attacked the publisher for ‘patronising women’ with ‘fluffy’ marketing campaigns.
She said her new novel, It’s A Man’s World, was given a racy jacket and inappropriate title against her wishes.
The story follows the fortunes of a woman trying to make it at a lads’ magazine – facing a personal crisis when she realises she has forfeited her principles in the process.
Much as I hate linking the Daily Mail...
Whatever about her perception (ie whether you agree or not) the question is where would you draw the line? Or do you have a line? or should there be a line? and if so, how thick should it be?
Pretty big decision from Ms Courtney.
