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The Elements of Style Illustrated

By William Strunk and E. B. White
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The Elements of Style Illustrated by William Strunk and E. B. White is a timeless guide to English grammar and style, offering clear advice on language usage and composition. The book covers essential rules of writing, principles of effective expression, and stylistic nuances, enhanced with illustrations that bring the concepts to life. It serves as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to refine their writing skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate clear, concise guidance on writing effectively and want to refine your grammar and style skills. It offers timeless advice for writers of all levels, making complex rules approachable with helpful illustrations to bring its principles to life.

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The Elements of Style Illustrated

Kalmans exquisite illustrations give the revered style manual, now in its fourth edition, a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colorful and clear.

The only style manual to ever appear on a bestseller list now refreshed by one of our most beloved illustrators

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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.

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Maira Kalman's illustrations breathe new life into The Elements of Style, turning this classic guide into a visually delightful experience. Critics have noted the elegant and whimsical transformation she brings, while maintaining the timeless instructional core that has long been appreciated by readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143112723

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maira Kalman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 176

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E. B. White Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books William Strunk

About the Author

MAIRAKALMANis an illustrator, author, and designer. She is the author ofAnd the Pursuit of Happiness and The Principals of Uncertainty; and has illustrated MichaelPollan's Food Rules and William Strunk and E.B. White's The Elements of Style. Kalman's work is shown at the Julie Saul Gallery inManhattan. www.mairakalman.com

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