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# The Principles of Uncertainty

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desertcart.com: The Principles of Uncertainty: 9780143116462: Kalman, Maira: Books

Review: For Artists and Writers alike. - This is a great collection of her work. Her writing is fun. It’s a great, very eclectic book. Like a picture book for adults. Just fabulous. And her art does not dissappoint. A **lot** of her paintings in this book!!!
Review: Poignant and thought-provoking fun - I enjoyed Maira Kalman's lovely illustrations and her musings about the mysteries of the world. Having read many of her children's books, I was not surprised at her trenchant observations about the more grown-up parts of life, but I was gratefully surprised at the delicacy, poignancy and humanity of her images. Her work deserves admiration for its honest portrayal of reality, but with the wonderful twist that a real artist can bring. The Principles of Uncertainty is structured around the journal or diary form and I think it benefits from being read that way rather than reading it from front to back. It's hard to stop,once you start, but save a little for later!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #81,586 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Individual Artist Essays #539 in Graphic Design (Books) #589 in Writing, Research & Publishing |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (336) |
| Dimensions  | 6.18 x 0.7 x 9.12 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0143116460 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0143116462 |
| Item Weight  | 1.4 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 336 pages |
| Publication date  | October 27, 2009 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Artists and Writers alike.
*by J***W on June 26, 2024*

This is a great collection of her work. Her writing is fun. It’s a great, very eclectic book. Like a picture book for adults. Just fabulous. And her art does not dissappoint. A **lot** of her paintings in this book!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Poignant and thought-provoking fun
*by L***O on August 24, 2008*

I enjoyed Maira Kalman's lovely illustrations and her musings about the mysteries of the world. Having read many of her children's books, I was not surprised at her trenchant observations about the more grown-up parts of life, but I was gratefully surprised at the delicacy, poignancy and humanity of her images. Her work deserves admiration for its honest portrayal of reality, but with the wonderful twist that a real artist can bring. The Principles of Uncertainty is structured around the journal or diary form and I think it benefits from being read that way rather than reading it from front to back. It's hard to stop,once you start, but save a little for later!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful!
*by P***Y on June 28, 2025*

Love the illustrations and the stories that go with them. A real keeper, and would make a wonderful gift as well.

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