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.
Click here to view photos, video and music from The Elements of Style (2005) song cycle composed by Nico Muhly, performed in the main reading room of the New York Public Library.
“Be obscure clearly! Be wild of tongue in a way we can understand!”
Should
None of us is perfect.
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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