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Overview"The only style manual to ever appear on a bestseller list now refreshed by one of our most beloved illustrators ""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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: William Strunk, Jr. , E. B. White , Maira KalmanPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. Edition: 4th ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.312kg ISBN: 9780143112723ISBN 10: 0143112724 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 28 August 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsSo friendly, so classic, so delightful . . . Kalman has taken 'the little book' and made it even more elegant and uplifting. <br> - Los Angeles Times <br> While The Elements of Style has never lacked fans or dutiful adherents, appreciation for this slim volume has taken a turn toward the whimsical and even surreal. <br> - The New York Times <br> The pictures are playful and subtle, which suits the spirit of this beloved bestseller. <br> - USA Today Author InformationMAIRAKALMANis 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 Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |