Strunk & White reporters’ friend

William Strunk Jr was born on this day in 1969 1869.

His probably isn’t a name which comes to mind when authors of best-sellers are being discussed. But Elements of Style, which he co-authored has sold more than 10 million copies since it was first published in 1918.

The grammar guide and reporters’ friend was a required text when I was at journalism school. A much-thumbed copy still has a place on the bookshelf beside my desk.