Booktopia has been placed into Voluntary Administration. Orders have been temporarily suspended, whilst the process for the recapitalisation of Booktopia and/or sale of its business is completed, following which services may be re-established. All enquiries from creditors, including customers with outstanding gift cards and orders and placed prior to 3 July 2024, please visit https://www.mcgrathnicol.com/creditors/booktopia-group/
Add free shipping to your order with these great books
Dragon Ball Culture Volume 2 : Adventure - Derek Padula

Dragon Ball Culture Volume 2

Adventure

By: Derek Padula

Hardcover | 6 September 2017

Sorry, we are not able to source the book you are looking for right now.

We did a search for other books with a similar title, however there were no matches. You can try selecting from a similar category, click on the author's name, or use the search box above to find your book.

Son Goku’s adventure begins! Join me in Dragon Ball Culture Volume 2, as we travel along with Goku on his epic journey for greater strength.

With each step that Goku takes, you’ll discover more of the hidden spirituality and symbolism in Dragon Ball that makes the series so successful. You’ll see how author Akira Toriyama synthesizes Chinese culture, Western technology, and Buddho-Daoist philosophy to create a series that speaks to your humanity. Not because of the action or the humor, but because it reminds you of what it means to be alive.

Along the way you’ll learn of Goku’s ancient origin. You’ll hear how the legend of a wild monkey-man begins in India, evolves across 2,000 years of Chinese and Japanese history, and leads to the Goku you know and love.

I’ll walk you through the journey from the first page to the last. And by the time we’re done, you will be an expert on Dragon Ball’s culture.

Volume 2 explores Chapters 1 to 23 of the Dragon Ball manga. So let's take our first step with Goku!

Industry Reviews

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

Give Volume 2 a read, you won't be disappointed! Derek Padula discusses Akira Toriyama and how hidden spirituality and symbolism helped make the Dragon Ball series such a great success. - dragonballinsider.com

An excellent companion to the series. The book goes beyond what official sources would do by providing insights into Toriyama's creative process, his motivations, and his plotting techniques. Dragon Ball Culture is one of the most accurate and complete sources of information about anything Dragon Ball related. It could give you a new perspective on the series. - toonbarn.com

The amount of in-depth Dragon Ball information contained in this book is "Over 9,000!!" If you are a fan of Dragon Ball, I highly recommend this book. It's a must have for any fan of Dragon Ball or for someone who wants to learn more about Eastern culture. - Connor Terrell, YouTube Reviewer.

It's such an illuminating read. Chapter after chapter, you never let me down. I'm really happy with the outcome and the fact that something like this exists and is accessible to the fans. - Joanna, Reader Testimonial

More in Manga

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 2 : JJK Manga - Gege Akutami

RRP $17.99

$17.25

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 0 : JJK Manga - Gege Akutami

RRP $17.99

$17.25

My Hero Academia, Vol. 14 : My Hero Academia - Kohei Horikoshi

RRP $17.99

$14.90

17%
OFF
My Hero Academia Box Set 1 : Includes volumes 1-20 with premium - Kohei Horikoshi
Tokyo Ghoul: re Complete Box Set : Includes Vols. 1-16 with premium - Sui Ishida
Berserk: Deluxe Edition, Vol. 6 : Berserk - Kentaro Miura

RRP $79.99

$53.35

33%
OFF
Berserk: Deluxe Edition, Vol. 7 : Berserk - Kentaro Miura

RRP $79.99

$53.35

33%
OFF
Bungo Stray Dogs : Beast, Vol. 1 - Kafka Asagiri

RRP $23.99

$15.35

36%
OFF
[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 1 : OSHI NO KO GN - Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc.

FREE SHIPPING

RRP $23.99

$17.25

28%
OFF
Berserk: Deluxe Edition, Vol. 12 : Berserk - Kentaro Miura

RRP $84.99

$56.25

34%
OFF
Solo Leveling, Vol. 1 (manga) : SOLO LEVELING GN - Chugong

FREE SHIPPING

RRP $36.99

$21.50

42%
OFF
My Hero Academia : Volume 36 : My Hero Academia - Kohei Horikoshi
[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 3 : OSHI NO KO GN - aka akasaka

RRP $23.99

$15.35

36%
OFF
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 4 : Chainsaw Man - Tatsuki Fujimoto

RRP $17.99

$17.25

My Hero Academia, Vol. 1 : My Hero Academia - Kohei Horikoshi
[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 4 : OSHI NO KO GN - aka akasaka

FREE SHIPPING

RRP $23.99

$19.90

17%
OFF
My Hero Academia, Vol. 13 : My Hero Academia - Kohei Horikoshi

RRP $17.99

$14.90

17%
OFF
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 3 : Chainsaw Man - Tatsuki Fujimoto

RRP $17.99

$17.25

[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 2 : OSHI NO KO GN - aka akasaka

FREE SHIPPING

RRP $23.99

$15.35

36%
OFF
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 20 : JJK Manga - Gege Akutami

RRP $17.99

$17.25