When young writers take up their pencils, they need two things: imagination and a copy of William Strunk, Jr's classic guide, The Elements of Style. First published by Strunk in 1920, his initial edition was later revised and added to by White in 1959, and the end result is a timeless go-to manual for writers both in their first composition course in college and penning their 20th bestseller. The tiny tome's gentle wit and straightforward, simple instructions provide the perfect foundation upon which to build literary works of dazzling complexity.