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The Elements of Style [Illustrated] Paperback – Illustrated, August 28, 2007

by William Strunk Jr. (Author), E. B. White (Author), Maira Kalman (Illustrator)

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

"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." —The New York Times

"The pictures are playful and subtle, which suits the spirit of this beloved bestseller." —USA Today

About the Author

MAIRA KALMAN is an illustrator, author, and designer. She is the author of And the Pursuit of Happiness and The Principals of Uncertainty; and has illustrated Michael Pollan'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 in Manhattan.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0143112724
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; 4th ed. edition (August 28, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780143112723
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143112723
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 5.08 x 0.44 inches

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William Strunk Jr. (1 July 1869 – 26 September 1946), was a professor of English at Cornell University and author of the The Elements of Style (1918). After revision and enlargement by his former student E. B. White, it became a highly influential guide to English usage during the late 20th century, commonly called Strunk & White.

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Sharon

A true classic that more people should have as a reference; beautiful edition!

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023

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I have always loved this helpful book and this more recent edition with lovely colorful illustrations is a gem. Highly recommended for ANYONE who loves the English language and wants to be a better writer...In my view, it should be a required little text for any English class and especially for any class for teachers of English!

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Nico Brusso

Intellectual and visual beauty

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2007

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My new "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, illustrated by Maira Kalman, lies before me now, beside the 1959 edition that I have had since August of that year.

Since I hadn't reread the old one in who knows how many years, what induced me to buy a new one? I have always retained affection for Strunk's "little book."

Recently I read a review of the new "The Elements of Style Illustrated," and saw a few of the paintings by Maira Kalman. And I heard of the song cycle, based on the book, composed by young Nico Muhly in collaboration with Ms. Kalman and premiered in the Rose Main Reading Room of the New York Public Library.

The illustrated book sounded like fun, so I ordered it, which prompted me to read Strunk's words again with new appreciation.

The overall design of the new book is appealing -- bright red covers, a somewhat larger format (about an inch wider, a half-inch taller, and 156 pages as opposed to 71), the cleaner look of the pages (with more white space and semi-glossy). Both books are hardbacks; I think I would not like the feel of the new one as a paperback.

Most striking on the mostly bare, red front cover, is a huge white colon punctuation mark, centered below "THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE." The printing is white (no connection to E. B. White, I'm sure). The word "illustrated" in small gold italic is printed near the lower right. The red back cover is completely bare except for a matching, centered white semicolon.

The cover designer, presumably Ms. Kalman or someone she worked closely with, no doubt intended that we follow these magnified punctuation marks: The colon by reading and viewing the book. The semicolon by proceeding to our own independent work.

Ms. Kalman's paintings are colorful, mostly full page, some double page, and attractively quirky. Her subject's eyes are intelligent and draw you in. The first double page appears to be of E. B. White, comfortably seated with a book, in a roomful of books -- piled on the tables, stacked on the floor, shelved in bookcases; on another chair, I think I see his dachshund Minnie who won't relinquish her place to more books. At the end of "Elements" are Ms. Kalman's paintings of Strunk, White again, and of herself.

Those of you who were introduced to Strunk years ago, in a Diction and Usage class somewhere (say, Ann Arbor), don't need anyone else to tell you of his value and influence. You who have yet to read him, should have confidence in the millions who already have, knowing that his brief remarks about writing will prove clarifying, incisive, and encouraging. Enjoy Maira Kalman's gallery. The book is a thing of intellectual and visual beauty.

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Stan B

Brilliance Meets Visual Artistry

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2021

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If you attended college, Strunk and White was foisted on you in Freshman English class. it was me, but at the time, I was too unaware of, and too uncaring about writing to pay a lot of attention to it. I actually got back to it twenty-five years later after reading Charlotte's Web to my daughter. Great story, but what impressed me equally was the prose. To me, it's as close to perfect in that respect as a writer can come. So I bounced back to The Elements of Style, co-authored by EB White. Now it read to me less like a text book and more like distilled wisdom. It seems to say to me, "You can't know everything, but you really ought to know this!" Maira Kalman raises this essential book to a new height by her amazing illustrations of Strunk's and White's example sentences. For example, one of the lessons concerns how to group ideas in sentences. The corrected version of "He noticed a large stain in the rug that was right in the center," was "He noticed a large stain right in the center of the rug." Kalman's full page drawing of this sentence has an affluent family relaxing in a formal living room in which, in the center of the rug, there is a dead body lying in a pool of blood-- the large stain. I love this book. It's a great gift for anyone who cares about writing.

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BigSmiler

The Bible for writing, BUT...

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2013

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I've been a professional writer and a member of Writer Critique Groups. We regard The Elements of Style as the foremost authority for writing. It is what settles debates. We give copies as gifts and prizes. However, something is starting to bug me about The Elements of Style. Search for it on Amazon and notice how many different versions pop up. Having a new edition every years means it's entering the fashion industry. Also notice how many author combinations there are. I realize the English language of today is different from 100 years ago, BUT when our Fundamental Guide changes yearly, it's time for something more stable. I suspect the authors are just trying to sell more books.

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Caveman

Beautiful cover and illustrations

Reviewed in India on October 29, 2023

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An illustrated edition might sound over kill for such a book, but it's well worth it for people who love the world of writing and grammar.

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Tres bien

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Must have

Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2021

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I didn't realize how important this book would be to my writing. There are many points that I am already aware of but it's a great tool that I still use often

Amanda

Impecable!

Reviewed in Spain on February 1, 2021

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Perfecto! Impecable! Súper bien cuidado y sin ninguna nota o suciedad. Muchas gracias ❤️

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Vivi Figueira

Dicas de como escrever bem

Reviewed in Brazil on March 24, 2019

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Uma versão do famoso livro de Jr Strunk William e E. B. White, com ilustrações da artista Maira Kalman. Como fã da artista, gosto de ver suas ilustrações. Quanto ao texto do livro, é um livro em inglês com dicas de como escrever bem. Acredito que pode ter utilidade a qualquer pessoa interessada no ato de escrever, seja com ênfase na escrita inglesa, ou mesmo em português, já que várias regras valem também para a nossa língua.