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I love "Clear and Simple as the Truth" for a very authoritative voice which can present complex things without dumbing down: (Non-aff) http://www.amazon.com/Cle
by gte910h 16y ago
I love "Clear and Simple as the Truth" for a very authoritative voice which can present complex things without dumbing down: (Non-aff) http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Simple-As-Truth-Writing/dp/0691029172 http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Simple-As-Truth-Writing/dp/06910...
And "Style: Towards Clarity and Grace" for a more humble, direct, simple style for non-complex presentation: (Non-aff)
http://www.amazon.com/Style-Clarity-Chicago-Writing-Publishing/dp/0226899152 http://www.amazon.com/Style-Clarity-Chicago-Writing-Publishi...
- tptacek 16y agoEvery time I've reread _Style:_, I'm struck by how agreeable its mindset is to hackers. It's no wonder Richard Gabriel liked it so much. It's practically a hacker's guide to better writing. Highly recommended.