Closer Skateboard Magazine | Closer Skateboarding

Closer Skateboarding Magazine is an independent, print-focused skate publication founded in 2022 by veteran skate media editor Jaime Owens. Based in Costa Mesa, California, Closer was born out of Owens’ decades-long passion for skateboarding and storytelling, following his departure from TransWorld SKATEboarding. The magazine was established as a high-quality, quarterly publication dedicated to preserving skateboarding history while celebrating the contemporary scene, positioning itself as a premium, collectible alternative to mainstream media.