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The Elements of Style Illustrated

The Elements of Style Illustrated

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  • Our take on the The Elements of Style Illustrated

    This is the fourth edition of Strunk and White's classic writing manual, paired with 57 illustrations by Maira Kalman. The core text is the same compact guide to plain English: omit needless words, use the active voice, keep related words together. Kalman's paintings make it a book you can leave on a coffee table, which is the main difference from the plain paperback editions. It suits writers who want the rules and a reason to keep the book in sight; anyone who only wants the rules can use a cheaper unillustrated copy.

    Best forWriters who want a readable desk referenceStudents learning plain English styleGift buyers for a writer or editorReaders who value illustration and book design
    Pros
    • Short, direct rules on clarity and concision
    • Kalman's 57 illustrations add wit and color
    • Small enough to keep within reach
    • The active-voice and omit-words advice holds up
    • A classic reference with a known track record
    Cons
    • The grammar advice is dated in places
    • Rules are prescriptive and sometimes oversimplified
    • Illustrations take space without adding instruction
    • Writers wanting deep grammar coverage will need another book

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    The Elements of Style Illustrated price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $2.99 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

    What reviewers say

    Readers treat it as a beloved classic and praise Kalman's illustrations for making it a pleasure to own. Critics note the grammar guidance is dated and the rules are rigid.

    What people mention
    • Writing rulesPraisedReaders say the short rules on concision and the active voice improve their prose.
    • IllustrationsPraisedBuyers describe Kalman's paintings as charming and say they make the book worth owning.
    • Grammar accuracyCriticisedCritics say some of the grammar guidance is dated or oversimplified.
    • ToneMixedSome readers find the prescriptive style bracing; others find it rigid.

    About the The Elements of Style Illustrated

    The Elements of Style Illustrated is a style manual for English writers by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, with illustrations by Maira Kalman. This is the fourth edition of the classic guide. Its central rule is to make every word tell.

    The book explains the basic principles of plain English. It covers how to make a turn of phrase clearer and how to enliven prose with the active voice. Kalman's fifty-seven illustrations accompany the text.

    Authors
    William Strunk; E. B. White
    Illustrator
    Maira Kalman
    Publisher
    Penguin Books
    Publication date
    8/28/2007
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition
    Fourth edition
    Illustrations
    57
    Condition
    New

    Questions and answers

    Is this the full Elements of Style text?
    Yes. It is the fourth edition of Strunk and White's manual, with Kalman's illustrations added throughout.
    How is it different from the plain paperback?
    The text is the same; the difference is the 57 illustrations and the larger illustrated layout.
    Is it useful for non-native English writers?
    Yes for concision and sentence structure. Pair it with a modern grammar reference for detailed rules.
    Is it a grammar textbook?
    No. It is a short style guide of rules and examples, not a full grammar course.
    What is the binding?
    It is a paperback published by Penguin Books.
    Where is the The Elements of Style Illustrated cheapest?
    At Amazon, for $2.99, 85% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
    What do buyers say about the The Elements of Style Illustrated?
    Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings.
    Where can I buy the The Elements of Style Illustrated?
    10 stores we checked sell it, including Barnes & Noble, The New York Public Library Shop, Ideal, Unity Books, Lamplight Books.

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