THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE is 50 Years Old

from Bartleby.com The Elements of Style William Strunk, Jr. Asserting that one must first know the rules to break them, this classic reference book is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer. Intended for use in which the practice of composition is...

Eric Simonoff to William Morris

from The Hollywood Reporter Eric Simonoff joins WMA’s book division Ex-Janklow & Nesbit lit agent wil serve as senior vp By Borys Kit March 12, 2009, 10:14 PM ET   In a move that significantly bolsters its book business, WMA has brought Eric Simonoff on...

BLOOD and RAGE from Harper

from The New York Observer Book Review By Jonathan Liu Blood and Rage: A Cultural History of Terrorism By Michael Burleigh Harper, 577 pages, $29.99 Nearly a decade has passed since this country declared war on terror, and still, I’m afraid to report, the definitive...