The Elements of Style
| AUTHOR | White, E. B.; Strunk, William; Kalman, Maira et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Penguin Books (09/01/2007) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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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.
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ISBN-13:
9780143112723
ISBN-10:
0143112724
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0004
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Page Count:
176
Carton Quantity:
40
Product Dimensions:
5.90 x 0.40 x 8.40 inches
Weight:
0.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CA
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General
Language Arts & Disciplines | Style Manuals
Language Arts & Disciplines | Editing & Proofreading
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
808.042
Library of Congress Control Number:
2005048913
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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.
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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.
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Illustrator:
Kalman, Maira
Maira Kalman is an author and illustrator of numerous books for adults and children. She is a contributor to The New Yorker and the New York Times. Born in Tel Aviv, she lives in New York City.
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