The Elements of Style Illustrated
Author: William Strunk Jr. , E. B. White , Maira Kalman (Illustrator) & 0 more
Publisher: Penguin Press
Edition: Illustrated edition
Publication Date: 2005-10-20
Language: English
Paperback: 176 pages
ISBN-10: 1594200696
ISBN-13: 9781594200694
Book Description
The only style manual to ever appear on a bestseller list now refreshed by one of our most beloved illustrators
Every English writer knows Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style. The book’s mantra, make every word tell, is still on point. This much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide when in need of a hint to make a turn of phrase clearer or a reminder on how to enliven prose with the active voice. The only style manual to ever appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principals of plain English, and Maira Kalman’s fifty-seven exquisite illustrations give the revered work a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colorful and clear.
Review
“While
The Elements of Style has never lacked fans or dutiful adherents, appreciation for this slim volume has taken a turn toward the whimsical and even surreal.” —The New York Times“The pictures are playful and subtle, which suits the spirit of this beloved bestseller.”
—USA TodayAbout the Author
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