Dragon Ball - 2 book

Item Description
Toriyama Akira（1955-2024）
This listing presents a rare set of two iconic art books by the legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump — works that defined generations of manga and anime fans worldwide.

1) Dragon Ball Daizenshuu Vol. 1: Complete Illustrations (ドラゴンボール大全集①)
Published on June 25, 1995 (Heisei 7) by Shueisha, this is the first printing of the definitive Dragon Ball illustration compendium. Subtitled "Complete Illustrations," this volume gathers all color artwork from the Dragon Ball series in one comprehensive collection — widely regarded as the ultimate Dragon Ball art book. The obi (belly band) is included, though it has a partial tear. The book itself is in clean condition.

2) Toriyama Akira THE WORLD (鳥山明 THE WORLD)
Published in January 1990 by Shueisha as part of the Jump Comics Deluxe series, this large-format softcover illustration book is a landmark collection of Toriyama's special illustrations spanning Dr. Slump, Dragon Ball, Dragon Quest, and various short manga series. It includes a preface by novelist Ryū Murakami and a conversation between Toriyama and Kochikame creator Osamu Akimoto. This copy is brand new.
Together, this set represents an extraordinary opportunity for collectors and fans to own two cornerstone publications from one of the most influential manga artists in history.

Size
Height: 30 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 2 cm (approx. combined set)


Condition
・Dragon Ball Daizenshuu Vol. 1 is in clean overall condition with the original obi band present, though the obi has a partial tear;
・Toriyama Akira THE WORLD is brand new and unread.

Artist Profile
Toriyama Akira（1955-2024）
Akira Toriyama (April 5, 1955 – March 1, 2024) was a Japanese manga artist and character designer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential creators in the history of manga. Born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, he made his debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1978. His breakthrough work, Dr. Slump (1980–1984), won the 1981 Shogakukan Manga Award and sold over 35 million copies. His magnum opus, Dragon Ball (1984–1995), became one of the best-selling manga series of all time with over 260 million copies sold worldwide, inspiring generations of artists globally. Beyond manga, Toriyama contributed iconic character designs to the Dragon Quest video game franchise and numerous other projects. In 2019, he was awarded the title of Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of his contributions to the arts. He passed away on March 1, 2024, leaving an irreplaceable legacy in world culture.


Artist: 鳥山明 Toriyama Akira（1955-2024）
Title of Artwork: Dragon Ball Daizenshuu Vol.1 Complete Illustrations + Toriyama Akira THE WORLD — Iconic 2-Book Set by a Manga Legend
Year: 1990 / 1995
Publisher: Shueisha
Edition: First printing (Daizenshuu) / First edition (THE WORLD)
Condition: Good (Daizenshuu) / New (THE WORLD)
Country of Origin: Japan

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