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Hey! I’m Derek Padula, the Dragon Ball Scholar. I write non-fiction books and articles about the culture, history, and fandom of Dragon Ball, the world’s most-recognized Japanese cartoon and comic.
I’ve written and published 9 best-selling books about Dragon Ball, and over 500 articles on my site, The Dao of Dragon Ball, through my publishing company, Padula Publishing LLC.
I also travel to comic book and anime conventions across the United States to deliver presentations and meet the fans, cosplayers, and collectors of this amazing series.
Read more about my books and offers, follow me on social media, and subscribe to my newsletter to gain insights into Dragon Ball!
https://link.thedaoofdragonball.com/daimasurvey
Hey! I’m Derek Padula, the Dragon Ball Scholar. I write non-fiction books and articles about the culture, history, and fandom of Dragon Ball, the world’s most-recognized Japanese cartoon and comic.
I’ve written and published 9 best-selling books about Dragon Ball, and over 500 articles on my site, The Dao of Dragon Ball, through my publishing company, Padula Publishing LLC.
I also travel to comic book and anime conventions across the United States to deliver presentations and meet the fans, cosplayers, and collectors of this amazing series.
Read more about my books and offers, follow me on social media, and subscribe to my newsletter to gain insights into Dragon Ball!
BENEFITS AND FEATURES
- Akira Toriyama BiographyThe world’s first Akira Toriyama biography in English and Spanish
- Dragonball Evolution ApologyReceived an apology from the writer of Dragonball Evolution on behalf of all Dragon Ball fans
- Light of HopeWrote Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope, the first genuine live-action adaptation of the series, with over 30 million views
- People and InterviewsExclusive interviews with Dragon Ball staff
- InspirationInspirational stories from DBZ fans and voice actors
- InsightsAnalysis of Dragon Ball data and human psychology
- CinemaDiscover the films that inspired Akira Toriyama
- NewsReports on global Dragon Ball news and events
- History and CultureDetailed discussions of 5,000 years of human history and modern sociological trends
- LanguageLearn Chinese, Japanese, English, and other linguistics
Dragon Ball Books
Here are my Dragon Ball books.
Slide left to right in the gallery to see each one. Click Learn More to be taken to my site to read about that specific book.
Or see all the books on my site:
https://thedaoofdragonball.com/books/
Slide left to right in the gallery to see each one. Click Learn More to be taken to my site to read about that specific book.
Or see all the books on my site:
https://thedaoofdragonball.com/books/
The Psychology of Goku and Vegeta!
Dragon Ball Z can change your life. Learn how to transform yourself by exploring Goku and Vegeta’s colliding worldviews!
See Dragon Ball with New Eyes!
Discover the Culture of Dragon Ball and learn the Ancient Secrets behind Akira Toriyama’s Masterpiece.
Volume 2
Begin your adventure with Goku!
Volume 3
The quest is to conquer thyself!
Volume 4
Goku heads west, and we explore Western culture with him.
Volume 5
Goku faces the Demon King!
Volume 6
Goku meets God!
Free Your Dragon Soul!
Get Inspired by Dragon Ball! With a foreword from voice actors Christopher Sabat and Sean Schemmel, Dragon Soul: 30 Years of Dragon Ball Fandom is a grand celebration of the world’s greatest anime and manga. It features 81 stories from fans and 27 stories from Dragon Ball professionals across the world!
Reviews
★★★★★
- Essential reading for Dragon Ball fans.Geekdom101
For Dragon Ball fans looking to expand their knowledge and broaden their horizons. If you are a Dragon Ball fan and want to learn more about the series and become a savant when it comes to Dragon Ball ... get this book in your collection! ... You’ll learn so much from each chapter that you’ll want to come back for more.
- Surprisingly Deep!Kelly
The book blew me away with an in-depth character analysis of Goku and Vegeta, as well as a discussion of how these two characters illustrate certain principles of Daoist and Buddhist thought.
- Move over Google, Padula has the most research.Travis
Derek Padula has compiled a wealth of information about the creator and Dragon Ball universe. It is highly recommended.
PRICES
- $6.99Dragon Ball Z "It's Over 9,000!" EB
- $14.99Dragon Ball Z "It's Over 9,000!" PB
- $19.99Dragon Ball Z "It's Over 9,000!" HB
- $3.99Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1 EB
- $19.99Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1 PB
- $24.99Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1 HB
- $24.99Dragon Ball Culture Volume 2 PB
- $24.99Dragon Ball Culture Volume 3 PB
- $24.99Dragon Ball Culture Volume 4 PB
- $24.99Dragon Ball Culture Volume 5 PB
- $24.99Dragon Ball Culture Volume 6 PB
- $24.99Dragon Soul: 30 Years of Dragon Ball Fandom PB
“Praise Kami-sama (or perhaps Shenron) for giving us Derek Padula.”
– MangaTherapy.com
BOOK STORES
Buy my Dragon Ball books here:
Print books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Abe Books, Biblio, and Mighty Ape Australia
ebooks on Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, Apple iBooks, Google Play, Kobo Reader, Bookmate, Smashwords, and 24symbols.
They are also available in stores, libraries, and schools across the world by request.
ebooks on Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, Apple iBooks, Google Play, Kobo Reader, Bookmate, Smashwords, and 24symbols.
They are also available in stores, libraries, and schools across the world by request.
SOCIAL MEDIA
YOUTUBE
“Thanks to the work of Derek Padula, the famous academic of Dragon Ball, fans of the franchise will discover new horizons they had never been able to imagine.”
– Hobby Consolas
FAQ
What is a Dragon Ball Scholar?
It’s my full-time job! Through my writing I reveal the 5,000 years of culture, history, and fandom that went into this amazing series. From ancient Chinese and Japanese religions, to modern Western pop culture, and how Akira Toriyama fuses cultures together to create the world’s most-recognized anime.
Where Can I Buy Your Books?
My books are available on most major book store platforms, in ebook, paperback, hardback, and soon-to-be audiobook. They’re on Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, 24Symbols, school and university libraries, and a lot of independent book stores around the world.
What’s Your Favorite Dragon Ball Arc?
My favorite is the Saiyan Arc. It’s the one I first fell in love with is a teenager, and it means the most to me. It also has a lot of action, humor, character growth, and it expands the Dragon World into the afterlife and other dimensions. It’s got it all!
DRAGON BALL NEW AGE
Dragon Ball New Age is the Dragon Ball fan manga that’s taking the fandom by storm. Read the exclusive Definitive Edition on my site! New pages every week!
MUSIC
Listen to the original soundtrack I produced for my video game, Puzzles of Life (2006).
The music was composed by my friend Jeffrey Michael, a film and game composer. This was my first game, and it was scheduled for publication by Oberon Media.
The game was never published, but the beautiful music lives on, and it’s yours to enjoy.
The music was composed by my friend Jeffrey Michael, a film and game composer. This was my first game, and it was scheduled for publication by Oberon Media.
The game was never published, but the beautiful music lives on, and it’s yours to enjoy.
“Padula has earned the respect of all the fans in the world, and his work is considered academic.”
– RPP Noticias
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MODELING
I did some modeling when I lived in Los Angeles in the mid-to-late-2000s.