The Principles Of Uncertainty, Maira Kalman

Maira Kalman paints her highly personal worldview in an inimitable combination of words and images.The Principles of Uncertainty is an irresistible invitation to experience life through the psyche of Maira Kalman, one of this country's most beloved artists. The result is a book that is part personal narrative, part documentary, part travelogue, part chapbook, and all Kalman. Her brilliant, whimsical paintings, ideas, and images — which initially appear random ultimately form an intricately interconnected worldview, an idiosyncratic inner monologue. Kalman contends with some existential questions—What is identity? What is happiness? Why do we fight wars? Also, of course, death, love, and candy (not necessarily in that order)."My absolute favorite book of recent memory: The Principles of Uncertainty, by Maira Kalman an exquisite and delightful and peculiarly illustrated memoir about ... well, the search for the meaning of life." - Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love"Sublime ... Kalman's elegantly witty and at times melancholy narrative runs arm in arm with her unmistakable paintings on a serendipitous romp through the history of the world." - Vanity Fair"Wildly original . .. there's nothing else even remotely like it ... This hilarious, wise, and deeply moving volume is the ultimate picture book for grown-ups." - O, The Oprah Magazine Maira Kalman (1949) is an American artist, illustrator, writer, and designer known for her paintings and writings about the human condition. She has authored and illustrated over 30 books for both adults and children, and her work is exhibited in museums around the world. Additionally, she is a regular contributor to The New York Times and The New Yorker.Language: EnglishThis book is in stock in our warehouse in the Netherlands and available quickly / Dit boek is op voorraad in ons magazijn in Nederland en snel beschikbaar.The Principles of Uncertainty, Maira Kalman, still in very good condition (almost like new)Penguin Books, 2009, paperback, 23,1 x 15,5 x 1,6 cm, 328 pagesISBN 9780143116462Price without shipping costs