Download or read book The Crossword Century written by Alan Connor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journalist and word aficionado salutes the 100-year history and pleasures of crossword puzzles Since its debut in The New York World on December 21, 1913, the crossword puzzle has enjoyed a rich and surprisingly lively existence. Alan Connor, a comic writer known for his exploration of all things crossword in The Guardian, covers every twist and turn: from the 1920s, when crosswords were considered a menace to productive society; to World War II, when they were used to recruit code breakers; to their starring role in a 2008 episode of The Simpsons. He also profiles the colorful characters who make up the interesting and bizarre subculture of crossword constructors and competitive solvers, including Will Shortz, the iconic New York Times puzzle editor who created a crafty crossword that appeared to predict the outcome of a presidential election, and the legions of competitive puzzle solvers who descend on a Connecticut hotel each year in an attempt to be crowned the American puzzle-solving champion. At a time when the printed word is in decline, Connor marvels at the crossword’s seamless transition onto Kindles and iPads, keeping the puzzle one of America’s favorite pastimes. He also explores the way the human brain processes crosswords versus computers that are largely stumped by clues that require wordplay or a simple grasp of humor. A fascinating examination of our most beloved linguistic amusement—and filled with tantalizing crosswords and clues embedded in the text—The Crossword Century is sure to attract the attention of the readers who made Word Freak and Just My Type bestsellers.

Download or read book Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles written by Sylvia Bursztyn and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest volume of the successful LA Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles series includes 50 new, large, Sunday-size puzzles. Authors Sylvia Bursztyn and Barry Tunick are renowned for their trademark wit and wordplay, and the laid-back, breezy crosswords in this book are sure to keep you entertained and engaged.

Download or read book The New York Times Everyday Sunday Crossword Puzzles written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-08-22 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzles are the standard by which all others are judged. And they're now available in a compact, portable format perfect for solving anywhere. With this new collection, it's Sunday all week long! With: * 75 of the best Sunday crosswords from The New York Times * Convenient, affordable trade paperback for easy transport * Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

Download or read book The New York Times Crossword Challenge written by Will Shortz and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the Challenge That's Right For You! Never before have New York Times crosswords from all the days of the week been collected in a single volume. From the legendary, giant Sunday puzzles to the fun, easy Monday crosswords to the mind-twistingly hard Saturday stumpers, The New York Times Crossword Challenge contains the full range of great crosswords the Times publishes. So whether you're in the mood for an easy, enjoyable romp or a head-scratchingly tough solving experience, you can find the perfect puzzle for you: * 250 crosswords from every day of the week! * All levels of difficulty--including Sunday * Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

Download or read book The New York Times Lazy Sunday Crossword Puzzle Omnibus written by Eugene T. Maleska and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-01-24 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to 44 of the regular, high-quality Sunday puzzles the "Times" is renowned for, this volume contains the six famous "Millennium" crosswords: the biggest puzzles the "Times" has ever published.

Download or read book Simon and Schuster Crossword Puzzle Book written by John M. Samson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1995-10 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuing the tradition of excellence established by his renowned coeditor, the late Eugene Maleska, John Samson presents a collection of 50 original puzzles which provide a variety of stimulating challenges. Spiral bound.

Download or read book The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles Volume 35 written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This nicely functional calendar holds 35 Sunday puzzles from "The New York Times." Puzzle lovers will enjoy these many innovative, challenging, and witty crosswords.

Download or read book The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles Volume 29 written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times" editor Shortz collects 50 of the best crosswords from the papers popular Sunday edition.

Download or read book The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles Volume 37 written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sunday "New York Times" crossword has been a beloved fixture for more than 60 years. It's become America's favorite--and most famous--crossword puzzle. This 37th collection features 50 crosswords.

Download or read book The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus Volume 10 written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times" editor Shortz collects 50 of the best crosswords from the papers popular Sunday edition.

Download or read book The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus Volume 7 written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-02-05 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biggest and most popular crossword book of the year! 200 of the famous giant Sunday puzzles from The New York Times

Download or read book The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus Volume 1 written by Will Weng and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2004-09-14 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by Will Weng, the book features two hundred Sunday-size crosswords from The New York Times magazine.

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Download or read book The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles Vol 28 written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-09-21 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under Shortz's editorship, "Sunday Volume 28" features 20 Sunday-size puzzles, the biggest and most animated puzzle of the week. Spiral bound.

Download or read book The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles Volume 36 written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection contains 50 Sunday puzzles from the pages of "The New York Times."

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Download or read book Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles Volume 23 written by Sylvia Bursztyn and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2004-07-13 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ·50 contemporary, pun-filled Sunday-size puzzles ·A tradition of over 20 years of newspaper success ·A history of over 20 successful volumes