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So friendly, so classic, so delightful . . . Kalman has taken 'the little book' and made it even more elegant and uplifting. —Los Angeles Times

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.

The Elements of Style

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A Paperback / softback by William Strunk, E. B. White, Maira Kalman

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    Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
    Publication Date: 28/08/2007
    ISBN13: 9780143112723, 978-0143112723
    ISBN10: 0143112724

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    So friendly, so classic, so delightful . . . Kalman has taken 'the little book' and made it even more elegant and uplifting. —Los Angeles Times

    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.

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