4 ed.

New York, NY, Estados Unidos : Penguin Press, 2007.

xvii, 147 p. : il. ; 23 cm.

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.

1594200696

Every English language writer knows The Elements of Style. The book's mantra, make every word tell, is still on point. This much-loved classic, now is 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 every appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plan English, and Kalman's fifty-seven exquisite illustrations give the revered work a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colorful and clear.