David's Choice - Episode #6

The next in our 'David's Choice' series, where Tokyo-based woodblock printmaker David Bull introduces some of his favourite prints. This time, it's not a single print being featured, but a genre - Dave introduces some woodblock-printed melodramatic Edo-era novels.

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[Dr_Mel]

I feel like sometimes I just need to hear from David Bull.

[Waknoodle]

These videos could be 4 hours long and I would watch every second

[Drakub]

This David's Choice series is the best thing on the internet.

[derekkozel]

"I was kind of getting afraid about this getting a bit too long but the recent feedback from viewers on that point has been pretty strong so whatever, lets go for it"
Yes, yes! Go for it! Always go for it. ;)

[frmacleod]

The clouds parted as the rain died down, revealing a ray of sunshine and glimpse of heaven — another episode of David’s Choice.

[Squalestang]

The reason I can't get enough of these videos is his pure passion for what he talks about

[ThomasHeather]

to watch someone who is so clearly a master in his field speak about his chosen subject is so calming and enlightening

[tmimify]

So those were basically pulp novels of Japan at the time.

Another hugely interesting video, I always love the presentation that Dave gives; such a calm and knowledgeable voice.

[jamescash]

I don't always watch Japanese wood block printing videos, but when I do I watch Dave Bull..

[SockenbartderI]

David allways gives me those beloved Bob Ross vibes <3

[SwitchAndLever]

Yay! I was just thinking yesterday that it was a long time since there was a new video. Love your stories and learning about the intricacies both about the old Japanese printing industry, and history. Thanks for these videos!

[LCVII]

Man, each and every episode of this series is an astonishing lesson and a priceless transcultural trip! Thank you so much for that Mr. Bull!

[arcaneportal]

As a professional tattoo artist and graphic designer, this traditional artistry will be of use to me for sure, thank you very much for sharing !!!

[chompers]

Watching these in order from #1, thanks for making them!

[JohnAmoss]

I've got a couple of such books. In fact, I think that Dave gave me one when we were working together in '02- and the most impressive thing in my mind is the minute text carving (in reverse, no less!). There was no [DELETE] button for mistakes...

[VenusHeadTrap]

I think viewers love your ramblings because they are like bedtime stories :) and fascinating to boot

[johnkilbride]

I simply love these videos. People sharing their enthusiasm and knowledge about a given is one of my favorite things on YouTube!

I highly recommend that anyone that visits Japan checks out David's shop and participates in one of his print parties! It was one of the highlights of my trip!

[heartmountains]

I was really hankering for a new video from you this week and voila, here you are. Thanks for making another video in this great series.

[b_aleman]

Watching Dave take scissors to that book made me shutter. If anyone knows what they are doing, its Dave. But still... "DONT SNEEZE, DAVE!!"