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The gang issue. Well it’s damn interesting to see how peeps conceptualise of a gang. The linking theme in this issue is the radical interpretation of the gang as a “strength in numbers” vehicle to challenge, and in practice change, dominant power relations and stereotypes.

The polka dotted housewives look pretty but they’ve transformed their cooking utensils into weapons, and are not doing the washing up but are biting at the bit for a fight [2].

Djs Mandy Rollins and Feisty, playing individually or back to back spread the love through free dj school [20].

And the real life Byke Gang fix and make bikes outta bits and live liberation [26].

There are some classic gang shoots - Tokyo’s photo feature brings the 1920s into the game with card sharks, gamblers and one slinky lady [12].

An ironic take on 80s biker moles – see them brawl for their man [40].

The centrefold – the Mighty Hermaphrodity and Stranger Danger the clowns of perverse spunk, and punk I.Kandi are a three way of hotness [34]. What’s not to love?