The Elements of Style Illustrated
The only style manual ever to appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plain English. The book?s mantra?make every word tell?is still on point. Whether seventeen or seventy, this much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide 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. Kalman?s exquisite illustrations give the revered work a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colorful and clear. The Elements of Style Illustrated will come to be known as the definitive, must-have edition.
The only style manual ever to appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plain English. The book?s mantra?make every word tell?is still on point. Whether seventeen or seventy, this much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide 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. Kalman?s exquisite illustrations give the revered work a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colorful and clear. The Elements of Style Illustrated will come to be known as the definitive, must-have edition.
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25 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 06, 2007 Type: User Review |
Love the illustrations
The illustrations are not as extensive as I would have expected, but the ones that are there add nicely to this classic reference.
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 28, 2007 Type: User Review |
great presentation
Very clear instruction and easy to accept; it does not insult the reader. This edition's layout is beautiful (especially the covers). The llustrations are of an unexpected style. They may not add to every reader's experience.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 28, 2007 Type: User Review |
Lovely!
I'm very pleased that I got the illustrated version of The Elements of Style. The colorful pages make reading the book so much more enjoyable.
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 10, 2007 Type: User Review |
Wonderful gift for writers!
The illustrated hard cover edition comes has a brilliant red woven hard cover. The illustrations by Maira Kalman complement the text very well. Highly recommended for all the writers in your life.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 29, 2007 Type: User Review |
Concise, relevant, and useful
This is a great reference for avoiding the most common errors people make while writing.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: May 11, 2007 Type: User Review |
So English isn't your native language? It's not a problem anymore!
English is not my native language. However, I consider my command over written and spoken English as a matter of great pride! Since coming to North America, I have received many a compliments on the same. But again, English is not my native...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 18, 2007 Type: User Review |
I found it to be the perfect gift
Strunk and White, which has kept college essayists in line for the better part of a century is already a fixture reference guide. I have no idea where Maira Kalman got the unique idea to illustrate it, but the result is a perfect gift for any...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 03, 2007 Type: User Review |
Excellent textbook.
This book provides excellent information on use of the english language and does so in a way that is easy to understand.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 01, 2007 Type: User Review |
mutton dressed up as lamb
wonderful presentation of a text that is showing its age and not nearly as accessable as it should be - ironic given the intent of the autor
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 3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 22, 2007 Type: User Review |
Intellectual and visual beauty
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.
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