The elements of style / by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White ; illustrated by Maira Kalman.
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TextPublication details: New York : Penguin Press, 2005.Description: xvii, 147 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cmISBN: - 1594200696
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Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 808.042 S927 | Available | 33111004453847 | |||||
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Main Library | NonFiction | 808.042 S927 | Available | Light water damage noted; stain on back page next to cover. 11/20/17 djw | 33111004453722 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes index.
An enhanced edition of the classic writing manual features humorous art by a popular children's book illustrator and New Yorker cover artist, in a volume that provides visual and whimsical embellishments to the original instructive text.