Items related to The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook...
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed - Softcover
Synopsis
At long last, The New Well-Tempered Sentence rescues punctuation from the perils of boredom, with wholly original explanations of the rules of punctuation, whimsical graphics, and utterly unforgettable characters (yes, characters in a grammar book). Gordon teaches you clearly and simply where to place a comma and how to use an apostrophe. Gradually, as you master the elusive slashes, dots, and dashes that give expression to our most perplexing thoughts, you will find yourself in the grip of a bizarre and bemusing comedy of manners. Witty, saucy, and utterly unforgettable, The New Well-Tempered Sentence is a must-have for anyone who has ever despaired of opening a punctuation handbook but whose sentences despair without one.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Karen Elizabeth Gordon is the author of the classic and comic reference books The Deluxe Transitive Vampire, The New Well-Tempered Sentence, and Torn Wings and Faux Pas. Her wanderlusting fiction includes The Ravenous Muse, The Red Shoes and Other Tattered Tales, and Paris Out of Hand. She lives in Berkeley, California and Paris.
Review
"Gordon manages to make the period, question mark, exclamation point, comma, and semicolon sound friendly instead of forbidding."
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCollins Reference
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0618382011
- ISBN 13 9780618382019
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages160
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook...
Stock Image
The New WellTempered Sentence
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00085694143
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Reading copy. May have signs of wear and previous use scuffs, library copy, highlighting, writing, and underlining . Dust jacket may be missing. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if youâre not satisfied with purchase.Ships USPS Media Mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0618382011.A
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Acceptable. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers. Seller Inventory # 467IJT005H5V
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_404463547
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_418199661
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_424184364
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_413257783
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.43. Seller Inventory # G0618382011I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.43. Seller Inventory # G0618382011I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.43. Seller Inventory # G0618382011I2N00
Quantity: 1 available