New Hart's Rules: The Handbook Of Style For Writers And Editors

Hart's Rules for Compositors and Readers at the University Press, Oxford was first printed in 1893. This classic reference work for writers, editors, and publishers was in print through 39 editions for nearly one hundred years. New Hart's Rules is a recent update that brings the principles of the old text into the 21st century, providing answers to questions of editorial style for a new generation of editorial professionals. Writers and editors of all kinds will find this handy guide an indispensable companion in their work. Twenty chapters give information on all aspects of writing and preparing copy for publication, whether in print or electronically. The book covers a broad range of topics including publishing terms, layout and headings, how to present numbers and dates, how to treat illustrations, hyphenation, punctuation, UK and US usage, bibliographies and notes, and indexing. It has been compiled by a team of experts and consultants, and draws on the expertise of Oxford's Reference Department. It is endorsed by the Society for Editors and Proofreaders. The text is organized for maximum accessibility with clearly displayed examples throughout. New Hart's Rules is an essential desk guide for all writers and editors, forming part of the complete editorial reference set along with the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary and the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors.