Hide Bible (published by Shogakukan) is the comprehensive, official retrospective dedicated to the life, fashion, and musical legacy of Matsumoto Hideto—better known as Hide, the lead guitarist of X Japan and a solo icon. Released in 2008 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his passing, this massive volume serves as a high-production archive of one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures.
The book is less a traditional biography and more a visual encyclopedia. It features extensive high-resolution photography of hide’s iconic "Cyber-Punk" stage costumes, his custom "Yellow Heart" guitars, and personal ephemera. By documenting his fearless approach to the "Visual Kei" aesthetic and his pioneering "Psy-ence" sound, the Hide Bible captures the essence of an artist who bridged the gap between stadium rock and underground avant-garde fashion.
Shogakukan
2008
Hardcover
230 Pages
Condition 9.5/10
Hide Bible (published by Shogakukan) is the comprehensive, official retrospective dedicated to the life, fashion, and musical legacy of Matsumoto Hideto—better known as Hide, the lead guitarist of X Japan and a solo icon. Released in 2008 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his passing, this massive volume serves as a high-production archive of one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures.
The book is less a traditional biography and more a visual encyclopedia. It features extensive high-resolution photography of hide’s iconic "Cyber-Punk" stage costumes, his custom "Yellow Heart" guitars, and personal ephemera. By documenting his fearless approach to the "Visual Kei" aesthetic and his pioneering "Psy-ence" sound, the Hide Bible captures the essence of an artist who bridged the gap between stadium rock and underground avant-garde fashion.
Shogakukan
2008
Hardcover
230 Pages
Condition 9.5/10