Skate Jawn
American skate magazine
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Skate Jawn is a skateboarding magazine founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2010 by Marcus Waldron.[1] Skate Jawn produces a bimonthly magazine as well as a yearly photo issue.[2] Skate Jawn releases video content and premieres skate videos via its website.[3]
| Founded in | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|
| Categories | Skateboarding |
| Frequency | bimonthly |
| Circulation | 5,000 |
| First issue | 2010 |
| Based in | Brooklyn, NY |
| Language | English |
| Website | skatejawn |
Magazine history
Originating as a black and white, east coast-focused skate zine originally described as a "jawn about skateboards made by some dudes."[4] As of 2021, Skate Jawn prints 5,000 copies per issue in full color.[1][5][6][7][2] The magazine gets its name from the Philadelphia term "jawn", meaning thing or person.[8] The original name of the magazine was Skate Jawn Mag Jawn, shortened after the second issue to Skate Jawn.[8]
Collaborations
In 2019, DC Shoes and Skate Jawn collaborated on a Skate Jawn themed Lynx model skate shoe.[9] In 2021, Skate Jawn and OJ Wheels collaborated on a tour, merchandise, and a video featuring Brian O'Dywer.[10]
