Jnanpith awardee V. S. Khandekar was the only social writer who had a large number of social friends. He was of the opinion that his life was fruitful and worthwhile only due to having close friendship with these friends and their affection. This vast friend circle includes the personalities like Literary Laureates, Editors, Dramatists, Musicians, Film-Makers, Educationist, Doctors, and Scientists. Khandekar memorised them on various occasions. In this book, the writer depicts their affection and affinity. While reading these biographies, we get acquainted with the philosophy of life that man becomes perfect only with the support of his inner circle. ‘Jeevanshilpee’ is the book is the mirror of the famous famous proverbs that ‘Man is known by the company he keeps’.