{"product_id":"dragon-ball-z-vol-1-by-akira-toriyama-rare-books","title":"Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 1 by Akira Toriyama [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eDragon Ball Z, Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e picks up five years after the events of the original \u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eDragon Ball\u003c\/em\u003e series and launches into a more action-packed, high-stakes saga. The story begins as Goku, now an adult and father to a young son named Gohan, learns from a mysterious alien named Raditz that he is actually a Saiyan—a powerful warrior race from another planet. Raditz reveals that Goku was originally sent to Earth to conquer it, but lost his memory and instead became its protector. When Raditz threatens Earth, Goku teams up with his former enemy Piccolo to defeat him, leading to an intense battle and setting the stage for even greater threats from space. This volume introduces darker themes, cosmic enemies, and the concept of power levels, expanding the \u003cem data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eDragon Ball\u003c\/em\u003e universe into a full-fledged space-fighting epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1673\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eAkira Toriyama is a legendary Japanese manga artist and character designer, best known for creating the globally influential \u003cem data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eDragon Ball\u003c\/em\u003e series. Beginning his career with the comedic hit \u003cem data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eDr. Slump\u003c\/em\u003e, Toriyama rose to international fame with \u003cem data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eDragon Ball\u003c\/em\u003e and its sequel \u003cem data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eDragon Ball Z\u003c\/em\u003e, which became cornerstones of modern shōnen manga and anime. Known for his dynamic art style, inventive fight scenes, and blend of humor and action, Toriyama helped shape the landscape of manga and inspired countless artists worldwide. Beyond manga, he also contributed character designs to popular video games like \u003cem data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eDragon Quest\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eChrono Trigger\u003c\/em\u003e. His work remains a defining force in pop culture, credited with popularizing anime and manga around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255612530874,"sku":"354ATSLJ5-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ddd3.jpg?v=1761066652","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/dragon-ball-z-vol-1-by-akira-toriyama-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}