4.56/5
Author: The Associated Press
Publication Date: Jul 30, 2013
Formats: PDF,Paperback
Rating: 4.56/5 out of 2481
Publisher: Basic Books
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Oct 30, 2009
For a while there in college, I lived and breathed this book (or an earlier edition, actually). The parts I need the most are now burned into my brain, and I end up consulting it only once or twice a year these days. I actually don't know how you rate a book like the AP Stylebook, and the four stars I give it are for no defensible reason. If you're a reporter for a news organization that adheres to AP style, you either follow the rules and save yourself a lot of anguish, or you become the bane For a while there in college, I lived and breathed this book (or an earlier edition, actually). The parts I need the most are now burned into my brain, and I end up consulting it only once or twice a year these days. I actually don't know how you rate a book like the AP Stylebook, and the four stars I give it are for no defensible reason. If you're a reporter for a news organization that adheres to AP style, you either follow the rules and save yourself a lot of anguish, or you become the bane of your editors. Years of revisions have smoothed the book into a relatively user-friendly, easy-to-navigate manual. Beyond that, it is what it is. Don't fight it. You won't win. ...moreJan 08, 2008
Only a seriously obsessed copy editor or someone who had been asked to oversee a revision of his newspaper's stylebook (I plead guilty to the latter) would actually read this book.Dec 14, 2014
The most important style guide for newspaper journalists and the worst-organized style guide on the planet.Jul 30, 2007
Four stars because sometimes I disagree with it, and too many of its rules are still based on the limitations of telegraph technology. Seriously, 1890? I think we've advanced to the point where we can handle brackets and italics.Apr 29, 2007
this book still haunts me, I probably haven't picked it up in a decade.May 22, 2008
Worst case scenario: Trying to captivate the minds of uneager journalists with Copy-Editing.Aug 03, 2010
Being a journalism major, this book is my bible. I have read it all the way through several times and still refer to it at least a few times a day when writing. It has anything and everything you want to know about writing style, punctuation, and grammar. I honestly don't know how I would live without it.Oct 03, 2007
I was truly raised without religion, unless you count the AP Stylebook. I am so devoted to it that when the Internet revokes my right to italicize (like facebook - thanks, jerks), I refuse to italicize at all.Jan 30, 2011
Once upon a time I fancied myself a lexicographer. I still have a big interest in usage. To help me with that, I purchased this style guide. Of course, I learned from reading this that the AP does not necessarily follow its own book. With the dynamics of language, "the book" didn't have every reference I sought. Nevertheless, I find this an interesting reference.Sep 02, 2007
As a reference guide to help reporters to be accurate, consistent and clear -- and to help editors keep them that way, this book has no rival. You don't have to be a reporter to benefit from it, though. This book offers practical guidance in so many areas. If you do any kind of writing, you will benefit from having this book on your desk.Dec 20, 2011
This is the bible of journalistic writing. I highly recommend the online annual membership to the AP Stylebook as well because when they update it once or twice a month at least you'll get those right away. Everyone should have a copy of this no more than a year or two old though because you never know when you'll be away from the interweb!Dec 04, 2015
I have a love/hate relationship with the AP Stylebook, but what I wanted to say is I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU SAY AP, "OVER" DESIGNATES A LOCATION OF AN OBJECT AND "MORE THAN" DENOTES QUANTITY AND DESPITE YOU CHANGING THIS I WILL PRACTICE IT FOREVER.Jul 12, 2012
Extremely useful! I consult my 2003 edition on almost a weekly basis. I should probably get an updated version... Although I typically consult Grammar Girl, I think it's still very nice to have a printed style guide handy upon which I can base my own style conventions, especially in cases of it coming down to mere preference.Jun 04, 2007
This book is the secular Bible.Jan 13, 2008
This is a poor reference book for journalists. Many words, phrases and terms simply don't exist in this book that are used in stories every day. It also leaves you guessing where to find a usage instructions for simple terms (e.g. seconds, length, etc.), greatly extending the length of time it takes you to write an article. Dictionaries and other reference material shouldn't have to be memorized to be useful.Dec 06, 2016
The AP Stylebook is the journalist's bible. I've been tempted to put mine under my pillow at times, hoping all its goodness will transfer into my brain by osmosis. As a freelance writer/editor, I use this baby more frequently than any book I own, and I absolutely love this edition. It's so beefed up from my outdated college copy, with its quaint, the-interwebs-is-new references. This edition was such a worthwhile purchase.Jun 01, 2013
The 2013 edition includes a 30-page section of social media guidelines, a 14-page section on news values and the 300-page core of the book: the A to Z stylebook.Mar 03, 2011
Quite an interesting little book. It is part dictionary, grammer style book, and text book as well as an official manual for how to properly phrase things on professional writing.Oct 18, 2008
I finally found my copy of this and so it needed to be added to the 'Goodreads list!Oct 20, 2010
A lot more fascinating than your average grammar resource guide with references and descriptions of terminology (i.e. the list of the worst earthquakes of all times and explanation of magnitude under the heading earthquakes). And yet, AP style requires that you exclude the serial comma. Why? Why! Why?! I'm actually quite passionate about the inclusion of that final comma (me, myself, and I) ever since my grammar professor related law cases lost over the exclusion of the comma when the final two A lot more fascinating than your average grammar resource guide with references and descriptions of terminology (i.e. the list of the worst earthquakes of all times and explanation of magnitude under the heading earthquakes). And yet, AP style requires that you exclude the serial comma. Why? Why! Why?! I'm actually quite passionate about the inclusion of that final comma (me, myself, and I) ever since my grammar professor related law cases lost over the exclusion of the comma when the final two items could be clumped together as one. It doesn't take up any room to add a comma and there is never any question of what exactly you mean if you do include it, so include it. I'm following The Chicago Manual of Style on this one and always including it. I suggest you do to.Mar 21, 2015
Stylebooks arent necessarily meant to be read all the way through, any more than the dictionary is. Theyre reference books, and theyre meant to be used so you just look up the bit you like. But as many dorky people end up reading the dictionary straight through (I was never one of them, which I am actually a bit surprised at), I like to read most reference books I have to use straight through, to get a more complete idea of what exactly is in it and a better feel for what and where I need to Stylebooks aren’t necessarily meant to be read all the way through, any more than the dictionary is. They’re reference books, and they’re meant to be used so you just look up the bit you like. But as many dorky people end up reading the dictionary straight through (I was never one of them, which I am actually a bit surprised at), I like to read most reference books I have to use straight through, to get a more complete idea of what exactly is in it and a better feel for what and where I need to look things up. Which means I really ought to have finished reading The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law 2011 several months ago, instead of just looking around in it for things.Sep 20, 2019
If you are just starting off your journalism career or you are a freelance journalist, this book is your best friend. When in doubt, abide to the rules stated in this book. It will keep you out of jail, in case of a malice case.Jun 26, 2019
I read as much of this as needed to compile a style manual for the KEPW news team. And it really isn't fair to rate this book, as it's purpose is to standardise writing practices for journalists.Jan 25, 2020
I turn to this book time and time again. I have found it to be my writing bible!Nov 12, 2017
The go-to book for writers, editors and any writer who wants to turn their words into a powerful force for learning and shaping the future, this is a must-have book.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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