David's Choice - Episode #9

This is the next in our 'David's Choice' series, where Tokyo-based woodblock printmaker David Bull introduces some of his favourite prints. This episode shows and discusses the famous 'Fairy Tales of Japan' books published by the Hasegawa Company in the Meiji era.

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[deya]

Wow. This might be my favorite David's Choice yet! I'm a papermaker by trade. I work in America but we grow Kozo mulberry trees and follow the entire Japanese process to make our washi for printmakers and bookbinders. But I've never heard of the crepeing process before! I would love to get my hands on those documents and just try. It sounds so fascinating. As always you are so informative and captivating. Thanks

[frankberst]

David Bull, one member of the superhero team consisting of himself, Bob Ross, John Butler, Dr. Rowan Williams, R.B. Russell, and Gangagi....the ASMRdians of the Galaxy

[ellengeyer]

What a clever and diligent piece of research. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you for all your efforts.

[Nomansanisland]

I want someone to talk about me like David talks about block prints 😂

[alexmitchell]

No where near tired of the style, please keep up the great work! Thank you Dave.

[daleaustin]

Thank you for this. I've got three of these crepe paper books; "Fairy Tales #25 Chin Chi Kobakama", "The Russo-Japanese War", and "My Japanese". Nice to have some background on my little collection.

[arendel]

Perfect timing on this upload!
Love all your work David, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[Rin_Cafune]

Wow. I just discovered your chanell and i must say you are a great person David. Your passion and skill in craft and art is sublime. Thank you for sharing it with us, not to mention your incredible talent of sharing it in such a accessible and joyful way. Love your stories and work. Particularly i was astonished this time by your investigation and effort into unfolding the report containing secrets of japanese crepeing. Just Wow.

[jacobthurston]

This is easily my favourite channel to watch. Thank you Mr. Bull for the hard work you put in. I can't wait for the next video.

and oh yeah... Kick satarter!!!

[celestenoble]

I love the 'David's Choice' series! I can tell how much time and effort he puts in for all the research and set up for this video. He is such a treasure.

[iambiggus]

I can only speak for myself when I say that your videos about printmaking, and the history behind the making and designing of them, will absolutely never get old.
Looking forward to the next video, and muchas gracias from Vieques, Puerto Rico!

[JohnAmoss]

I'm happy to have another in the same series "The Wonderful Tea Kettle". Thanks for the behind the sceene information, Dave!

[JackWiizard]

I never clicked a Youtube notification so quickly.

[mononoke]

Love the detective style to this video! Those books are certainly wonderful.

[beretperson]

Great episode!

It blows my mind that the images look so good after shrinking so much.

[nacht]

Love your channel, you make me wanna listen one after another. <3 from Lisbon, Portugal.

[BubblesTheBard]

The best thing I've seen on break. Thanks as always Mr. Bull

[bryanquick]

I totally have a few of these, from my great grandmother. She worked for Lafcadio Hearn, I guess - she had a kimono, lots of small laquerware, these books and a few other things from Japan. I've been trying to find info about these for a long while!

[primak]

I just watched an entire 25 minute video on paper and was enthralled and on the edge of my seat

[MrSmasher]

Oh my God, every time one of these videos pops up it's the best