Spex Pistol’s Richard Cook has been a lens maker since 1987 when he was turned down for an apprenticeship by the Construction Industry Training Board. During his 15 years working for many of the leading High Street optical Brands, he found that customers craved good service and individuality. He started Spex Pistols in Dundee’s West Port with a mission to dispel the idea that ‘indie is more expensive’ Video from Pecha Kucha Night Dundee Vol 2.