Beauty of Islamic culture

LONDON - One of the world's most celebrated rock photographers has launched a collection of work showcasing the diversity and beauty of the Islamic world.

Peter Sanders, who made his name photographing famous rock and roll icons of the 1960s, has launched "In the Shade of the Tree", documenting the author's travels around the Muslim world. The book illustrates Sanders four decades of travels to experience the wonders of the Islamic world.

"In the Shade of the Tree" captures the humanity of peoples often labeled by the West as either victims of circumstance or a threat to modern culture. This seminal work was originally published, as a limited run, in 2002, and had been out of print for 6 years.

The second edition was commissioned as a response to continued demands from Sanders' fans for a chance to acquire a copy of his most celebrated work. The new edition has been updated and is prefaced by renowned American scholar Hamza Yusuf.