Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1: Origin

by Derek Padula

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780983120582
Publisher:	Derek Padula
Publication date:	06/22/2016
Series:	Dragon Ball Culture , #1
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.51(d)
Language:	Chinese

About the Author

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 Shàolín gōngfu, tàijí-quán, qìgōng, karate, and Fǎlún Dàfǎ 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 Shàolín monks and a Dàoist tàijí 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Approach xv

Pronunciation Guide xxv

Origin 1

Akira Toriyama 3

Rising Star 41

Dragon Ball’s Origin 71

Xīyóujì 85

Toriyama’s Xīyóujì 111

Dragon World 147

Conclusion 163

Next Steps 165

About the Author 167

Glossary 169

Index 209

Editorial Reviews

"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

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