Transworld’s 20th Anniversary issue is a heavyweight celebration of skateboarding past, present, and future. The centerpiece is a deep-dive retrospective titled Lords of the New Gone But Not Forgotten, shining a light on skateboarding’s most influential crews and individuals over the last two decades. The Bones Brigade gets a proper salute in Special Forces, unpacking how their 1980s reign shaped everything that came after.
Current talent isn’t ignored—Dying to Live showcases skaters pushing themselves to the brink for progression’s sake, while Staff Infected lets the Transworld crew themselves get a little shine. Del Mar Skateboard Ranch recalls the golden age of competitive vert with gritty nostalgia, and Missed Tricks reflects on lost battles and hard lessons.
Add to that regular features like trick tips, park guides, and wild Guinea Pig product tests, and this issue becomes both a history book and a snapshot of skateboarding’s raw energy in 2002. Essential reading for skaters who want to understand how we got here—and where we’re headed.
