Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1: Origin

Discover the Culture of Dragon Ball and learn the Ancient Secrets behind Akira Toriyama’s Masterpiece. “”Essential reading for Dragon Ball fans .”” – Geekdom101, Dragon Ball YouTuber “” Dragon Ball Culture is a must read. It’s beyond interesting, it’s inspiring.”” – DragonBallInsider.com “”This book series is the bible to any true fan of Dragon Ball .”” – Reader Review *** 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, panel, and 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 . *** “” 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!”” – Mistare Fusion, Dragon Ball YouTuber “”Derek Padula’s brilliant Dragon Ball Culture books are well-researched and written in a formal but still accessible manner, providing insight on the culture, themes, and history that influenced the story and world of Dragon Ball . Mr. Padula’s books are excellent pieces for any Dragon Ball fan looking to dig deeper into the essence of the franchise, and I highly recommend them.”” – All-Comic.com “”There’s so much info about Toriyama’s personal life that I didn’t know—really, thousands of things—that I could put up video after video talking about it.”” – Yuluga Reyens, Spanish Dragon Ball YouTuber *** Genre : Nonfiction and literary criticism. Topics : Akira Toriyama; Dragon Ball ; Journey to the West ; Chinese culture; Japanese culture; Western culture; Chinese language; Japanese language; manga; anime; comic books; fandom; history; philosophy; spirituality; religion; legends; folktales; cinema; kung fu films; Bruce Lee; the Monkey King; Jackie Chan; Kazuhiko Torishima; World War II; Buddhism; Daoism; Shinto Images : Not present. —- ISBN: 9780983120582