The Aga Khan celebrated his Golden Jubilee in 2007, 50 years after he became the Imamat of the world's Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. This book, a celebration of the man and his work, is a collection of interviews with professionals who participated in the Aga Khan's efforts to improve the built environment of the Muslim world and with the Aga Khan himself. Numerous photographs of many of the projects he initiated illustrated the depth and variety of his commitment. Author Jodidio, has worked as an editorial consultant for the Aga Khan Trust for Culture since 2002. He notes that the Aga Khan, the spiritual guide of the Ismaili Muslims, has concentrated his efforts primarily on the material and spiritual well-being of Muslims but also has become the leading patron of architecture in the world. The book is a fascinating of a man, a culture, and the environments created by architecture. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)