Fall 1996
Another relaunch, another controversial cover, another bad issue. The infamous belly button, the work of photographer Darin Pappas, caused the issue to be immediately returned by hundreds of distriubutors and newsstands. The image was most commonly called "disturbing," which is exactly why we chose it. To date, this is Speak's worst-selling issue.

Content
Hitler's Children: Steven Heller's critical assessment of modern designers' use of Nazi symbolism.

Here Comes The Neighborhood: Silverlake's burgeoning music scene.

Susie Bright: an interview with America's most famous sexpert.

With A Whimper: The dangerous and expensive experiment that is the San Onofre nuclear power plant.

A conversation between designers Nick Bell and Teal Triggs.

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