In this major study of classical Chinese scholars objects, Marcus Flacks continues his explorations into the great traditions of Chinese artisanal art. Custodians of the Scholar s Way is the third part of a triptych, preceded by Classical Chinese Furniture and Contemplating Rocks (both published under the Rasika imprint). Learned and accessible, this lush publication examines and contextualizes more than 200 masterpieces in wood, all forming part of the classical Chinese scholar s studio. This wondrous collection of objects is organized around five traditional models of scholars studios creating thereby a book that is both a history and a spatial geography of a great tradition. This sumptuous and enriching book is a feast to the eye and to the intellect. The book is richly illustrated with breathtaking images of magnificent scholars objects that span over a period of over a millennia, set against the backdrop of contemporaneous Chinese paintings. Both novice and expert will be informed by this book and will gain a deeper understanding of the history and the delight of Chinese scholars objects. "