The Elements of Style Illustrated

Strunk Jr., William; White, E. B.

ISBN 10: 1594200696 / ISBN 13: 9781594200694

Published by Penguin Press, 2005

Seller Inventory # 1594200696-3-32812095

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author: In her own words: "born. bucolic childhood. culture-stuffed adolescence. played piano. stopped. danced. stopped. wrote. discarded writing. drew. reinstated writing. married Tibor Kalman and collaborated at iconoclastic yet successful design studio. wrote and painted children's books. worried. took up Ping-Pong. relaxed. wrote and painted for many magazines.  cofounded the Rubber Band Society. amused. children: two. dog: one."

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Elements of Style Illustrated
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: hardcover
Illustrator: Kalman, Maira
Condition: Good