The Elements of Style, Illustrated
Author(s): William Strunk, Jr. (Author) , E. B. White (Author) , Maira Kalman (Illustrated by)
The only style manual ever to appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plain English. The book's mantra - make every word tell - is still on point. Whether seventeen or seventy, this much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide when in need of a hint on how to make a turn of phrase clearer, or a reminder on how to enliven prose with the active voice. Kalman's exquisite illustrations give the revered work a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colourful and clear. The Elements of Style Illustrated will come to be known as the definitive, must-have edition.
Review: "So friendly, so classic, so delightful . . . Kalman has taken 'the little book' and made it even more elegant and uplifting." -Los Angeles Times
"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 Today
Author Biography: MAIRA KALMAN is an illustrator, author, and designer. She is the author ofAnd the Pursuit of Happiness and The Principals of Uncertainty; and has illustrated Michael Pollan's Food Rules and William Strunk and E.B. White's The Elements of Style.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Penguin Books
- : Penguin Books
- : 0.308
- : 30 June 2007
- : 215mm X 154mm X 10mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : William Strunk, Jr. (Author) , E. B. White (Author) , Maira Kalman (Illustrated by)
- : Paperback
- : 4th
- : Maira Kalman
- : English
- : 808.042
- : 176
- : CBG
- : illustrations