Mark Massey

In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by Mark Massey to talk about his book Essexism.

 
 
 
 

The Collins Concise Dictionary in my local library defines an ‘Essex Girl’ as “a young working-class woman from the Essex area, typically considered as being unintelligent, materialistic, devoid of taste, and sexually promiscuous.” Other dictionaries there have similar definitions. It’s a stereotype based on a mixed bias of gender, social class, and geography, dating from the early 90s and more recently perpetuated by the TV series ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ (TOWIE).

 
 
 
 

We also discussed a selection of Mark’s favourite books from his own bookshelf…

  • Merrie Albion… Simon Roberts

  • In This Place… Margaret Mitchell

  • 209 Women

  • Fault Lines/Turkey/East/West… George Georgiou

  • The Bus… Daniel Meadows

  • Empire… Jon Tonks

You can see more of Mark’s work on his website and find him on Instagram and Twitter.

 
Euan Ross