--- product_id: 8660337 title: "The Principles of Uncertainty" price: "475.10 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8660337-the-principles-of-uncertainty store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Principles of Uncertainty **Price:** 475.10 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Principles of Uncertainty - **How much does it cost?** 475.10 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8660337-the-principles-of-uncertainty) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Principles of Uncertainty [Kalman, Maira] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Principles of Uncertainty 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 | #716,097 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Individual Artist Essays #957 in Consciousness & Thought Philosophy | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (336) | | Dimensions | 6.44 x 1.03 x 9.44 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 159420134X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1594201349 | | Item Weight | 1.95 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 336 pages | | Publication date | October 18, 2007 | | Publisher | Penguin Press | ## Images ![The Principles of Uncertainty - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51v26Mer6-L.jpg) ## 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Humble inspiration *by C***O on October 13, 2009* An illustration student myself, I fell in love with Maira's style of painting when I was introduced to her by a great professor. She is now a huge inspiration for my own work. It is apparent through this beautiful book that she believes in the human connection, empathy and positivity. She does not put herself above the viewer with overly rendered, overly designed painting or wordiness but lets simple journal-like musings and her paintings speak volumes. She lets herself be unaffected by opinion as we used to be as children scrawling out whatever came into our heads and appreciating the colors we made. Her paintings are very intimate and inviting for those reasons. Though her style comes from that childlike reaction, her experience and sense of design is apparent. Short of wanting us to show up on her doorstep and be her best friend, she seems to be reaching out for connection with us. More broadly, I believe she wants us all to connect with each other and to be able to empathize with the stranger because we are all weak in so many similar ways and strong in others. We're all the same really. This book is really wonderful. I wish I could sit in the kitchen with her drinking tea, eating cake and looking at her collected treasures but after reading this book, I feel like I have. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8660337-the-principles-of-uncertainty](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8660337-the-principles-of-uncertainty) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*