Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1

Origin

Derek Padula

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Derek Padula
06 September 2017

Series: Dragon Ball Culture

See Dragon Ball with new eyes. This book is your cultural tour guide to Dragon Ball, the world's most recognized anime and manga series.

Over 12 years in development, Dragon Ball Culture is a 7 Volume analysis of your favorite series. You will go on an adventure with Son Goku, from Chapter 1 to 194 of the original Dragon Ball, as we explore every page, every panel, and every sentence, to reveal its hidden symbolism and deeper meaning.

In Volume 1 you will enter the mind of Akira Toriyama and discover the origin of Dragon Ball. How does Toriyama get his big break and become a manga author? Why does he make Dragon Ball? Where does Dragon Ball's culture come from? And why is it so successful?

Along the way you'll be informed, entertained, and inspired. You will learn more about your favorite series and about yourself.

Now step with me through the doorway of Dragon Ball Culture.

By: Derek Padula
Imprint: Derek Padula
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9781943149131
ISBN 10: 1943149135
Series: Dragon Ball Culture
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 06 September 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Derek Padula is the author of The Dao of Dragon Ball website and book series; the first to reveal the deep history, philosophy, and cultural roots of the world's #1 anime and manga. Derek's journey begins when he sees the Dragon Ball anime in 1997. His love for the series inspires him to start martial arts training in Sh�ol�n gōngfu, t�ij�-qu�n, q�gōng, karate, and Fǎl�n D�fǎ meditation. He earns his B.A. in East Asian Studies and a minor in Chinese from Western Michigan University. Then he studies abroad in Běijīng, China where he trains with the Buddhist Sh�ol�n monks and a D�oist t�ij� sword master. After returning home he begins his life's work. He is now an authority on Dragon Ball and loves to share his understanding of this profound series that changes lives.

Reviews for Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1: Origin

"""Essential reading for Dragon Ball fans."" - Geekdom101 ""Dragon Ball Culture is a must read. It's beyond interesting, it's inspiring. You'll never look at Dragon Ball the same way again!"" - dragonballinsider.com ""For Dragon Ball fans who think they know everything."" - toonbarn.com ""Dragon Ball Culture is an AMAZING resource. I guarantee you will learn a lot. You'll not only get your deepest Dragon Ball questions answered, you'll also get answers to questions you never thought to ask!"" - MistareFusion"