Are there any surf magazines?

Are there any surf magazines?

There are international and national surf magazines for all tastes, despite the large number of advertising pages on each issue. The first surf magazine was “The Surfer”, a publication released in 1959 by John Severson.

Is surfing magazine still in business?

Surfer was an American monthly periodical focused on surfing and surf culture, founded in 1962 by noted surfer, writer, photographer, artist and humorist John Severson (1933–2017). The magazine folded in 2020.

What is the last issue of Surfer magazine?

Surfer Magazine’s final edition was published this month. Surfer Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Todd Prodanovich, posted last week on Instagram that Issue No. 3, Volume 61 will be the publication’s final issue.

Where are the surfing magazines from?

Surfing Magazine

Categories Sports magazine
Company Motor Trend Group
Country USA
Based in San Clemente, California
Language English

Why is Surfer Magazine closing?

In an emailed response to questions, a spokesman for A360 Media said that “due to pandemic’s economic impact on the industry and the cancellation of live events, staff furloughs and the suspension of operations for some brands are necessary for the time being.”

What happened to Ron Stoner?

Sadly, Ron mysteriously disappeared in the early 70s, filed as a ‘missing person’ in 1977 and declared dead in 1996. Ron Stoner didn’t invent color surf photography, but he was the first real master of the craft.

Why did surfer stop?

The shift of advertising revenues from physical to online channels and the lack of readership changed the paradigm. Surfing Magazine was the first to perish. In 2017, Surfer’s youngest brother announced it was closing down, leaving readers thinking that the outlook was not bright for surf journalism.

Who started Surfer magazine?

John Severson
Surfer/Founders

Is Surfer Mag done?

Surfer Magazine, the first major print magazine dedicated to surfing and surf culture and often referred to as “the Bible of our sport”, was closed down by its parent company A360 Media (formerly American Media) on Friday October 2nd 2020.

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