Gothic & Lolita Bible
The Gothic & Lolita Bible (GLB) was a periodical published in Japan from 2001[1] - 2017[2]. There were 63 standard volumes, as well as several extras. Most volumes were slightly over 100 pages, in full color, and featured articles related to lolita fashion, spreads with the latest items from Japanese brands, and pull out sewing patterns.
An attempt was made to translate the magazine into English by TokyoPop in 2008[3]. The English version of the GLB contained some of the same fashion content / new release pages from the Japanese version with a splash of English articles. The 5th and final issue (Spring 2009) featured content from the Japanese volume 28 (March 2008)[4].
Notable Figures
Mariko Suzuki - Editor[5]
Publication History - Standard Issues
| Volume | Cover | Release Info | Notes/Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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2001
ISBN 4-89461-417-0 |
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| 2 | 
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July 18, 2001
ISBN 4-86048-001-5 |
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| 3 | 
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December 1, 2001
ISBN 4-86048-016-3 |
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| 4 | 
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April 30, 2002
ISBN 4-86048-039-2 |
Includes: Sticker sheet |
| 5 | 
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July 29, 2002
ISBN 4-86048-048-1 |
Includes:
Lolita hairstyles sticker sheet |
| 6 | 
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October 7, 2002
ISBN 4-86048-056-2 |
Includes:
Sticker sheet (Kana, food, room decor) |
| 7 | 
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December 11, 2002
ISBN 4-86048-067-8 |
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| 8 | 
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March 22, 2003
ISBN 4-86048-077-5 |
Includes: Sticker sheet |
| 9 | 
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June 28, 2003
ISBN 4-86048-085-6 |
Includes:
Posters (Aya, Cover art) |
| 10 | 
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September 29, 2003
ISBN 4-86048-096-1 |
Includes:
Posters (Kana, Cover art) |
| 11 | 
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December 19, 2003
ISBN 4-86048-110-0 |
Includes:
Posters (Mana, Rose of Versailles) |
| 12 | 
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March 12, 2004
ISBN 4-86048-123-2 |
Includes:
Rose of Versailles playing cards (hearts) |
| 13 | 
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May 28, 2004
ISBN 4-86048-135-6 |
Includes:
Rose of Versailles playing cards (spades) Bookmarks (Kana) |
| 14 | 
|
August 24, 2004
ISBN 4-86048-146-1 |
Includes:
Rose of Versailles playing cards (diamonds) Bookmarks |
| 15 | 
|
November 25, 2004
ISBN 4-86048-161-5 |
Includes:
Rose of Versailles playing cards (clubs) Bookmarks (Kana) |
| 16 | 
|
February 24, 2005
ISBN 4-86048-172-X |
Includes:
Fold-up boxes for the previous issues' playing cards |
| 17 | 
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May 24, 2005
ISBN 4-86048-183-6 |
Includes:
H. Naoto x Hangry & Angry box Pamphlet |
| 18 | 
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August 24, 2005
ISBN 4-86048-193-3 |
Includes:
Alice in Wonderland stickers |
| 19 | 
|
November 24, 2005
ISBN 4-7573-3309-9 |
Includes:
2006 cut-and-fold calendar |
| 20 | 
|
February 24, 2006
ISBN 4-7573-3317-X |
Includes:
Posters (12010, Hakuei, o-Jiro) |
| 21 | 
|
May 30, 2006
ISBN 4-7573-3332-3 |
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| 22 | 
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August 24, 2006
ISBN 4-7573-3342-0 |
Includes:
Postcards |
| 23 | 
|
November 24, 2006
ISBN 4-7573-3354-4 |
Includes:
Illustrated calendar (Macoto Takahashi) |
| 24 | 
|
February 24, 2007
ISBN 4-7573-3362-5 |
Included: Trevor Brown stickers |
| 25 | 
|
May 24, 2007
ISBN 4-7573-3374-9 |
Included: Flower Fairy Stickers |
| 26 | 
|
August 24, 2007
ISBN 4-7573-3383-8 |
Included: Flower Fairy Stickers |
| 27 | 
|
November 24, 2007
ISBN 4-7573-3394-3 |
Includes: AP Stickers |
| 28 | 
|
February 21, 2008
ISBN 4-7573-3402-8 |
Includes:
Imai Kira stickers (sweets) |
| 29 | 
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May 24, 2008
ISBN 4-7573-3394-3 |
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| 30 | 
|
August 22, 2008
ISBN 4-7573-3422-2 |
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| 31 | 
|
November 21, 2008
ISBN 4-7573-3428-1 |
Includes: Christmas postcards |
| 32 | 
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February 24, 2009
ISBN 4-7573-3434-6 |
Includes: Sticker sheet |
| 33 | 
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May 25, 2009
ISBN 4-7573-3442-7 |
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| 34 | 
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August 24, 2009
ISBN 4-7573-3448-6 |
Includes: Sticker sheet |
| 35 | 
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November 20, 2009
ISBN 4-7573-3454-0 |
Includes:
Imai Kira stickers (angel & devil themed) |
| 36 | 
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April 10, 2010
ISBN 4-7573-3470-2 |
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| 37 | 
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August 24, 2010
ISBN 4-7573-3483-4 |
Includes: Sticker sheet |
| 38 | 
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November 24, 2010
ISBN 4757334869 |
Includes: Sticker sheet |
| 39 | 
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February 24, 2011
ISBN 4-7573-3492-3 |
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| 40 | 
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May 24, 2011 | |
| 41 | 
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August 24, 2011 | |
| 42 | 
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November 24, 2011 | |
| 43 | 
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February 24, 2012 | |
| 44 | 
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May 24, 2012 | |
| 45 | 
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August 24, 2012 | |
| 46 | 
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November 24, 2012 | |
| 47 | 
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February 23, 2013 | |
| 48 | 
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May 24, 2013 | |
| 49 | 
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August 24, 2013 | |
| 50 | 
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November 25, 2013 | |
| 51 | 
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February 24, 2014 | |
| 52 | 
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May 23, 2014 | |
| 53 | 
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August 25, 2014 | |
| 54 | 
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November 25, 2014 | |
| 55 | 
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February 24, 2015 | |
| 56 | 
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May 25, 2015 | |
| 57 | 
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August 24, 2015 | |
| 58 | 
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November 24, 2015 | |
| 59 | 
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February 24, 2016 | |
| 60 | 
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May 24, 2016 | |
| 61 | 
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August 24, 2016 | |
| 62 | 
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November 24, 2016 | |
| 63 | 
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February 24, 2017 |
Publication History - Special/Non-standard Issues
| Volume | Cover | Release Info | Notes/Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Makeup | August 31, 2004 | ||
| Extra #1 | 
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January 31, 2005 | |
| Extra #2 | 
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June 24, 2006 | Includes: Iron-on patches |
| Boudoir | 
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January 31, 2008 | |
| English GLB 1 | February 12, 2008 | ||
| English GLB 2 | June 17, 2008 | ||
| English GLB 3 | September 16, 2008 | ||
| English GLB 4 | December 9, 2008 | ||
| English GLB 5 | April 1, 2009 | ||
| Ensemble | April 5, 2010 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Gothic Lolita Bible Volume 1 (Amazon Japan)
- ↑ Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Translated by First Name Last Name, Publisher, Publication Date.
- ↑ Gothic & Lolita Bible (English) Volume 1 (Amazon)
- ↑ Gothic & Lolita Bible (English) Volume 5. ISBN 4860480481.
- ↑ "Tokyo Fashion Express". NHK World.
