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The Elements of Style Illustrated

By William Strunk, E. B. White

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| Hardcover | 9781594200694

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Every English-language writer knows Strunk and White's famous little writing manual, The Elements of Style. Many people between the ages of seventeen and seventy can recite the book's mantra--make every word tell--and still refer to their tattered grade school copy when in need of a hint on hContinue

Every English-language writer knows Strunk and White's famous little writing manual, The Elements of Style. Many people between the ages of seventeen and seventy can recite the book's mantra--make every word tell--and still refer to their tattered grade school copy 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. Considering that millions of copies have been sold to millions of devotees, you might not think to ask what could enhance this (almost) perfect classic. In fact, the addition of illustrations allows readers to experience the book's contents in a completely new way, making the whole learning experience more colorful and clear, as well as adding a whimsical element that compliments the subtly humorous tone of the prose. The Elements of Style Illustrated will come to be known as the definitive, must-have edition.

Maira Kalman is the offbeat and wildly talented illustrator of twelve children's books, numerous covers for The New Yorker magazine, fabrics for the fashion designers Isaac Mizrahi and Kate Spade, watches and accessories for the Museum of Modern Art, and a mural at the elegant Wavehill estate in Riverdale, among other projects. Her sophisticated and witty images that are yet bright and fanciful have won her a devoted following, especially among young urbanites. Maira Kalman is acknowledged by the E. B. White estate as the single artist trusted to illustrate the revered The Elements of Style.

The Elements of Style Illustrated brings a fresh immediacy to the well-loved, much-valued, and still on-point work that has become an institution. While giving the classic work a jolt of new energy to appeal to contemporary readers, Kalman's illustrations are hemselves timeless, designed to sit alongside the ever-enduring manual for another fifty years and more.

William Strunk and E. B. White's classic writing manual, The Elements of Style, has been enriched to include the vibrant, witty, and instantly recognizable images of Maira Kalman in a beautiful illustrated edition

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."

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  • 4 people find this helpful

    Masterpiece! A must read before anyone attempts to write in the English language.

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    s tsui said on Sep 27, 2005 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • 1 person find this helpful

    A great reference and easy to use

    I heart this book. A short and thin little reference. Very easy to use and read.

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    Kempton said on Jun 20, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • I am proud to have this book on my shelf

    To read my review in my Spanish blog, click the following link: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com/2012/03/elements-of…
    This book is a little jewel. It is so famous and has been talked about for too long, that I feel like anything I say will be foolish, so I will only s ... (continue)

    To read my review in my Spanish blog, click the following link: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com/2012/03/elements-of…
    This book is a little jewel. It is so famous and has been talked about for too long, that I feel like anything I say will be foolish, so I will only say this: it is true. This book is a masterpiece and it is surprising how a little text manual would become such a treasure. I felt privileged to read it and to keep it in my shelf.

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    ariadna73 said on Mar 5, 2012 | Add your feedback

  • I know giving this classic's classic mere four stars is almost blasphemy, but I do have reservations about its timeliness. Much of it was written more than half a century ago, and even this updated edition dates back to 1979. It is probably no longer the most informative or insightful book on writ ... (continue)

    I know giving this classic's classic mere four stars is almost blasphemy, but I do have reservations about its timeliness. Much of it was written more than half a century ago, and even this updated edition dates back to 1979. It is probably no longer the most informative or insightful book on writing style. However, I still enjoy reading it - not for its usefulness, but for the author's delightful prose.

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    Holmes said on Aug 8, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Bought this version mainly because of its illustration and printing. I must say I'm purely attracted to its posh printing and art.

    But let's not forget its content which is THE reason why it's a classic. You may check out the following website for its full version, free -

    http://www.ba ... (continue)

    Bought this version mainly because of its illustration and printing. I must say I'm purely attracted to its posh printing and art.

    But let's not forget its content which is THE reason why it's a classic. You may check out the following website for its full version, free -

    http://www.bartleby.com/141/

    Can't believe it's free, huh?

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    HiHiLoLo said on Aug 18, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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