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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

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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 ‏ : ‎ 147 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.

William Strunk Jr.

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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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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the illustrations delightful, entertaining, and colorful. They say the writing style is essential, concise, and easy to read. Readers describe the book as informative, useful, and a great reference. They mention it's a pleasure to read and study. Additionally, they find the humor amusing and laugh-out-loud funny.

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Customers find the writing style in the book concise, easy to read, and fun. They say it serves the purpose as a writing manual and opens their eyes to different styles of writing. Readers also mention the book will make them better writers.

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"...Easy to read, wish i had a way of finding want i wanted in the book, but since i don't know grammar well enough to know the kind of problem i have i..." Read more

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Customers find the book very informative, useful, and an incredible resource. They say it has just enough examples and explanation on each rule. Readers also mention it's comprehensive and illuminating for any writer.

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Elements of Style, a.k.a About the Style of Stephen King
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Elements of Style, a.k.a About the Style of Stephen King
This book was referred to me by a retired teacher who periodically teaches a creative teaching class. I wasn't disappointed and now have to find time to read Stephen King's books. I feel like I know him as a person, and even his habits; I now always close the door and keep the shades drawn in my home office. The book starts starts with his very early memories as a child visiting the dentist until his life as it was when he finished book in (about) 1999, having only written 35 books at that time. His description of his personal history was great, but somewhere in the middle he transitioned to describing what it takes to be a fiction writer, e.g., narrative, descriptions, and dialog. I totally enjoyed it all and I could go on, but I think I've now provided enough to justify the five stars. Ha, I'm going to start reading his books with a very different perspective than most.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great classic, and now with pictures!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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When my husband was in college, he had a quote from this book on the wall. His roommates thought he was weird, but my husband didn't care, he loved the clever way I think it was a semi-colon was described to be used. So he was very excited when he saw that I had purchased an illustrated version to use in our homeschooling. I admit I haven't read it yet, but I'm looking forward to incorporating it into our lessons. I really like "pretty" versions of books and thumbing through this one is delightful. E.B. White, author of Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and Trumpet of the Swan, is what drew me to this book over some of the others I might have chosen. Seeing my husband's reaction when he first held it was so rewarding though. What a treasure to have on our bookshelf.
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Rachelle Benveniste
5.0 out of 5 stars Elements of Style with Colorful, Fanciful Artwork
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013
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Who would believe that Elements of Style by Strunk and White would incude full page, colorful art among pages that advise readers and writers about the active and passive voice, adverbs, nouns, pronouns,independent clauses, as well as excellent advice to writers,such as, "work with nouns and verbs ""do not overwrite," "do not explain too much," and so much more. This classic,that most of us were required to own in high school and/or college, may be delighted to see among these "serious" pages are colorful illustrations by Maira Kalman . I am a published writer and a writing instructor and have had several copies of Elements of Style since my school days and I certainly use it in my writing classes because it is extremey useful, because of its clarity, because the explanations are condensed, and the original version itself is small enough to place in a handbag, tote bag or a pocket. The slim paperback is 71 pages and the new, illustrated paperback is 153 pages, both are available. I have both; the original and when I discovered on Amazon.com that there was a new, illustrated version, I couldn't resist purchasing it; for its festive addition of stylized, colorful illustrations of mountains and trees; figures in brightly colored clothes,fanciful images of rooms of a home (bedroom, living rooms), images of an old fashioned couple on an outside bench. These stylized, playful and brightly colored illustrations, among pages on grammar and effective writing , is a delight to me. And on the cover is an illustration of a long-eared, sad-eyed pooch on a pink background. Perhaps that image was chosen for the cover to let us know that this edition of Elements of Style, is not only educational but also joy-filled and amusing. .And perhaps that pooch is asking you to take him home.
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Nico Brusso
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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4.0 out of 5 stars Improve your writing
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2008
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This is a nice show and tell book that shows common writing mistakes and then shows you how to fix them. Easy to read, wish i had a way of finding want i wanted in the book, but since i don't know grammar well enough to know the kind of problem i have i just scan the book hoping to see an example.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky and fun illustrations add a lot to this classic
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2008
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First off, I want to say that the cover portrayed currently, a blue cover, isn't what I got when I ordered it. I got a cloth red cover like the picture added by a customer. The cloth red cover is a bit rough to the touch and isn't the best, but as soon as you open it and see the gorgeous, glossy, full color illustrations paired with the text we know and love from previous editions, you will be thrilled to have this book.

I opened my parcel in front of a guest and she immediately wanted to feel it and read it. The illustrations add a lot of charm.

If you have read this book before and want a copy to keep, or are giving this book as a gift to a writer or reader, this would be the edition I'd choose. It is well worth the extra money and is a wonderful edtion to any library.

The old Strunk and White I read because I felt I should, this edition I read because it is a pleasure.
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Rui
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for English Learners
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2024
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The Elements of Style (illustrated) is often revered as the Holy Bible of English writing, serving as an invaluable resource not only for writers but also for anyone seeking to master the language. Drawing from the author’s university literature classes, this compact yet profound book covers punctuation, grammar, rhetoric, and style. The illustrated edition enhances comprehension of the occasionally dense theoretical content with visually engaging graphics. Despite its brevity, it is a treasure trove of essential guidance for mastering English.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tres bien
Reviewed in France on September 24, 2023
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Vivi Figueira
5.0 out of 5 stars 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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dicas de como escrever bem
Reviewed in Brazil on March 24, 2019
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.
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John Best
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and accessible - a pleasure to read
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2018
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Grammar books are almost by definition boring. But this one is accessible, helpful, readable and short. (I’m pretty sure I wasn’t supposed to start a sentence with “but”). The pictures are a fun way to solidify learning.
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Mithlesh
5.0 out of 5 stars Prefer Illustrated version over the one which doesn't come with illustrations.
Reviewed in India on January 26, 2019
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I bought both editions—illustrated one and the one without illustrations—and I will suggest that one should go with the one having illustrations. Not simply because it is colourful and vibrant but because of the fact that it has larger margins—you'll need them.
However, I must add that the fourth edition (the one that doesn't have any illustrations) is more handy; it's pocket-sized—not larger than your Phablet!

Quality and Quantity: Illustrated version1:0Non-illustrated version (as it doesn't have any illustrations and is small in size)

In terms of content: both are equivalent; word count is almost same as Index is same.

About the book: Simply, the Best.
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