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Book SynopsisFinding himself faced with a feeling of disconnect from his city of birth, Stephen Millar sets out on a mission to capture the heart and essence of Glasgow, engaging with the patchwork of 'tribes' which make up the fabric of the city. Meeting with members of a remarkable variety of clubs and sub-cultures – from pagans, to cosplayers, to traditional musicians – this collection moves beyond stereotypes and delves deeper into the origins of these tribes. Scottish photographer Alan McCredie brings their stories to life through a blend of portraits and candid snaps.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 9 Cowboys and Cowgirls 11 Gridiron Glasgow 16 Barras Traders 21 Bikers 26 Muscle 31 Jacobites 36 East Africans on the Bridge 41 Buskers 46 Circus 51 Cosplay 56 The Sabs 61 Keep the Faith – Northern Soul 66 Anarchists 71 Opus Dei 76 Karate 79 Lolita 83 Pagans 87 The Dominatrix 92 Graffiti 97 The Gaels 102 Traditional Musicians 104 Roma 110 Mixed Martial Artists 114 Spiritualists 119 Industrial Goths 124 Scottish Martial Arts 128 The Italians 132 Gunslingers 137 The Miners 142 Drag Queens 146 Mods 151 The First Poles 156 LGBT Boxers 160 Flute Band 165 May the Force Be With You 170 Tribute Act 175 Wrestlers 178 The Poets 182 Red-heads 186 Image Credits 191
