Sidewalk (magazine)
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Categories | Skateboarding |
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Frequency | Monthly |
Year founded | 1995 |
First issue | September/October 1995 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Website | Sidewalk |
Sidewalk is an English language magazine that features skateboarding culture and is published by Factory Media.
History[]
Originally known as "Sidewalk Surfer", the publication later changed its name to the current "Sidewalk" moniker. At the time of its inception, Sidewalk Surfer replaced R.A.D. (Read and Destroy) Magazine as Britain's only skateboarding magazine.
Founded in 1995, Sidewalk Surfer began publishing under Jim Peskett, owner of Permanent Publishing with Ben Powell at the helm as editor.[1] Initially, the publishing and editorial team were all based in Oxford, England, where they worked alongside the editorial teams of sister titles Whitelines Snowboard Magazine and The Surfer's Path. The first issue was published in September/October 1995.[2] It featured a young Tom Penny on the cover.
Andy Horsley, Chris Forder, Jon Robson and with as photo editor and chief photographer was the line up at its inception. Wig remained with Sidewalk until 2004 although he is still currently credited as a staff photographer.[3]
Sidewalk has also featured the photographic work of Bryce Kanights, , , Giovanni Reda, and Andrew Stark. Editorial contributions by professional skateboarders such as Geoff Rowley were also featured.
Sidewalk magazine helped to spawn the careers of characters such is Brian Sumner, , , John Rattray, Stuart Graham and more.
The print edition continues to boast a huge market share in the British skateboarding magazine category. Ben Powell (Who contributed to that first issue) now sits as editor and Leo Sharp (who also contributed back then) fills the role of Photo Editor. is the assistant editor of Sidewalk.
Early 2005 saw the release of the Globe Shoes "Finale Sidewalk" collaboration shoe.[4]
The magazine moving to was part of the merger of three leading specialist sports publishers. (ASM), and . Jim Peskett remains as Publisher of the UK board sports arm of Factory.
New media[]
The website and online content is currently headed by (Web Editor). Currently there is a huge push with their online position - none more so than with their Mpora site. This is shared between all of the Factory Media magazines and simply described would be the "Action Sports Youtube".
Videos[]
Sidewalk has to date produced one video.
Sidewalk: In Motion | |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
- In Motion (2004) VHS.
Featuring , , Paul Silvester, . Appearances by internationals such as Ali Boulala, and a veritable "who's who" of British skateboarding.
Benny Fairfax's section was used as his introduction to Jason Lee and Chris Pastras which ultimately secured his place on the .
2011 also saw the release of 'In Progress' featuring; Conhuir Lynn, Harry Lintell, Chris Jones, Tom Harrisson, Nick Remon and more.
References[]
- ^ "Interview with Ben Powell". livingarchive.org.uk. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ "The First Covers of Iconic Skateboarding Magazines". Complex. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ "Interview with Wig Worland". livingarchive.org.uk. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Globe Finale Sidewalk black/blue Skatershoes". Sneaker Place. Unikauf Joachim Lorenz. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
Boardsport SOURCE article 2011 also saw the release of 'In Progress' featuring; Conhuir Lynn, Harry Lintell, Chris Jones, Tom Harrisson, Nick Remon and more.
External links[]
- English-language films
- Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom
- Sports magazines published in the United Kingdom
- Magazines established in 1995
- Skateboarding magazines