CLOSER MAGAZINE - ISSUE #15 (VOLUME 4.3)

**CLOSER MAGAZINE** is an independent skateboarding magazine that deeply explores the history and culture of skateboarding, documenting and passing on its value to the future. Founded in 2022 by **Jaime Owens**, who has built a long career in the world of skate media, CLOSER doesn't just introduce skaters and tricks, but focuses on the cultural background of skateboarding and the stories of the people living in that era. The magazine's pages are made up of carefully selected skate photography, interviews with skaters, artists, and creators, and storytelling by editors with a deep understanding of skateboarding. What is most distinctive is its **editing stance of always capturing skate culture from a "skater's perspective."** Supporting this editorial approach are veterans who supported the golden age of Skateboarder Magazine and TransWorld SKATEboarding, and storytellers who represent today's skate scene. By intersecting the knowledge and sensibilities of different generations, the magazine pursues high-quality journalism and photography that goes beyond the realm of a mere skate magazine. Founder Jaime Owens began his career as an intern at Skateboarder Magazine. He later served as the magazine's editor-in-chief, and during the golden age of skateboarding media, he was also the editor-in-chief of TransWorld SKATEboarding. His years of experience and knowledge in documenting skate culture are reflected in CLOSER's editorial philosophy itself. This issue mainly features a memorial tribute to the late Marc Johnson. ■Issue Name: ISSUE.15