Victoria Smith

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO PRIZE 2023 'A book that could not be more necessary' Observer 'Eloquent, clever and devastating' The Times 'Deftly illustrates how ageist misogyny remains an acceptable prejudice' Guardian What is it about women in middle-age and beyond that seems to enrage - almost everyone? In the last few years, as identity politics has taken hold, middle-aged women...

A lush book of stunning photographs capturing Coldplay's epic live shows and journey to global superstardom. Experience the electrifying magic of Coldplay live, as captured in this stunning celebration of one of the world's biggest touring bands. Covering two decades of live performance, and featuring never-seen-before images shot through the lens of renowned music photographer, Victoria Smith follows Coldplay from...

A brilliantly witty and insightful analysis of how kindness culture is used against women. Using the #JustBeKind trend of the 2020s as a starting point, (Un)kind explores how traditional beliefs about women's 'kind' nature have been repackaged for an age that remains dependent - socially, politically, economically - on female self-sacrifice while finding the concept outdated and essentialist. Looking at...