Designer, illustrator and artist Maira Kalman’s latest book, The Principles of Uncertainty, originally appeared as an illustrated column in the New York Times Select. After a year of blogging, the first twelve columns were published as a book of the same title. Maira, who has been a mentor and source of inspiration to me, never ceases to amaze with her whimsical ideology, illustrations and designs. She is an avid collector of objects and memories, and through her art, turns them into celebrations of life in her own idiosyncratic way. The Principles of Uncertainty is a delightful mix of images and thoughts that, though it first seems like stream-of-consciousness rambling, pays uplifting homage to all the wonderful little details in life. What a great holiday read!
