Download or read book Ximenes on the Art of the Crossword written by D.S. Macnutt and published by . This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thinking Inside the Box written by Adrienne Raphel and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Beautifully researched account, full of humour and personal insight' David Crystal, author of Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar 'A witty, wise, and wonderfully weird journey that will change the way you think . . . This book is a delight' Bianca Bosker, author of Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste 'Delightfully engrossing, charmingly and enthusiastically well-written history of the crossword puzzle' Benjamin Dreyer, author of Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style 'Full of treasures, surprises and fun . . . richly bringing to life the quirky, obsessive, fascinating characters in the crossword world' Mary Pilon, author of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game 'A gold mine of revelations. If there is a pantheon of cruciverbalist scholars, Adrienne Raphel has established herself squarely within it' Mary Norris, author of Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen Equal parts ingenious and fun, Thinking Inside the Box is a love letter to the infinite joys and playful possibilities of language, a treat for die-hard cruciverbalists and first-time crossword solvers alike. The crossword is a feature of the modern world, inspiring daily devotion and obsession from millions. It was invented in 1913, almost by accident, when an editor at the New York World was casting around for something to fill some empty column space for that year's Christmas edition. Almost overnight, crosswords became a phenomenal commercial success, and have been an essential ingredient of any newspaper worth its salt since then. Indeed, paradoxically, the popularity of crosswords has never been greater, even as the world of media and newspapers, the crossword's natural habitat, has undergone a dramatic digital transformation. But why, exactly, are the satisfactions of a crossword so sweet that over the decades they have become a fixture of breakfast tables, bedside tables and commutes, and even given rise to competitive crossword tournaments? Blending first-person reporting from the world of crosswords with a delightful telling of the crossword's rich literary history, Adrienne Raphel dives into the secrets of this classic pastime. At the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, she rubs shoulders with elite solvers from all over the world, doing her level best to hold her own; aboard a crossword-themed cruise she picks the brains of the enthusiasts whose idea of a good time is a week on the high seas with nothing to do but crosswords; and, visiting the home and office of Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor and US National Public Radio's official Puzzlemaster, she goes behind the scenes to see for herself how the world's gold standard of puzzles is made.
Download or read book Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies written by Denise Sutherland and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cryptic crossword world explained the fun and easy way Even expert crossword-solvers struggle with cryptics. The clues can often seem nonsensical, mysterious and infuriating, but finally cracking them is immensely satisfying. Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is designed to help even the most casual crossword lover master these mental feats of gymnastics. Packed with clear explanations, helpful hints, and practice crosswords, the book explains how to approach these problems in a clear and logical manner, providing hints on identifying the different kinds of clues and tips on how to solve them. Explains cryptic crosswords, from the (relatively) simple to advanced puzzles Guides readers through common and not-so-common clues to help decipher even the most confusing cryptics Illustrates the top tips, tricks, and clues to cracking any cryptic Includes practice puzzles to put your new skills to the test Covers both Commonwealth and U.S. style cryptics and highlights the subtle differences between each Cryptic crosswords have emerged as one of today's most popular brainteasers, and Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is the one-stop resource for becoming a puzzle pro.
Download or read book On Crosswords written by T. Campbell and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Crosswords covers three major, interrelated topics: crossword history, kinds of crosswords and how crosswords relate to everything else. Readers will meet the personalities who have made the art form what it is today, and walk away with the most complete understanding of the form that any single book can give.
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 Pretty Girl In Crimson Rose written by Sandy Balfour and published by Atlantic Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little gem of a memoir... The book adds up to more than a sum of its parts and lingers in the memory long after the final page. -- Sunday Telegraph Half a million people a day do it in the Telegraph. The Times claims almost as many, and the Guardian 300,000. Most people remember their first time, and everyone has a favourite. You can do it in bed, standing up, or on a train. You can do it alone, with a loved one or in groups. The Queen does it in the bath. It is not illegal, immoral or fattening. In fact it tops the Home Office list of approved entertainments for prison inmates. Crosswords are a very British obsession. Crosswords are a very British obsession. Pretty Girl in Crimson Rose is a personal reminiscence and a guide to solving crossword puzzles. But it is much, much more than a 'how-to' book. Each chapter is starts with a clue, and uses anecdote, history and autobiography to solve it, in the process describing something of what it means to love England. In the process, we encounter The Best Crossword Clue Ever, The Most Beautiful Clue in the World 'Pretty Girl in Crimson Rose' and the eccentric personalities behind such legendary compilers as the Guardian's Araucaria and The Times'Ximenes.
Download or read book Thinking Inside the Box written by Adrienne Raphel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This cultural and personal history of crosswords and their fans, written by an aficionado, is diverting, informative, and discursive.” —The New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice A delightful, erudite, and immersive exploration of the crossword puzzle and its fascinating history Almost as soon as it appeared, the crossword puzzle became indispensable to our lives. Invented practically by accident in 1913, when a newspaper editor at the New York World was casting around for something to fill empty column space, it became a roaring commercial success almost overnight. Ever since then, the humble puzzle has been an essential ingredient of any newspaper worth its salt. But why, exactly, are the crossword’s satisfactions so sweet? Blending first-person reporting from the world of crosswords with a delightful telling of its rich literary history, Adrienne Raphel dives into the secrets of this classic pastime. Thinking Inside the Box is an ingenious love letter not just to the abiding power of the crossword but to the infinite joys and playful possibilities of language itself.
Download or read book The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords written by Tim Moorey and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. Expert crossword solver and setter, Tim Moorey, seeks to dispel the myth that cryptic crosswords are the preserve of the elite. In this new, easy guide, he demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue.
Download or read book The Crossword Obsession written by Coral Amende and published by Berkley Publishing Group. This book was released on 2001 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively, detailed history of the crossword puzzle not only gives us a few clues about how and why these puzzles became so popular, but also introduces us to the people behind the story and the surprising role crosswords have played in our world. From square one to the last word, this marvelous tribute includes: * Origins of the modern crossword puzzle, with examples of early word games * Insider tips from competition champs and prominent puzzlemakers * General solving strategies and secrets * Crossword controversies, such as "crosswordese" * Cluing and construction for the Will Wengs of tomorrow-including information on the latest computer software for the puzzle constructor * All about crossword tournaments and contests * Valuable reference section-including websites for crosswords and research websites * PLUS: A special bonus selection of challenging puzzles!
Download or read book Chambers Crossword Manual written by Don Manley and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledged as the definitive work on modern crosswords, Chambers Crossword Manual is an essential handbook for all crossword fans from beginners to experts. It is packed with practical advice on solving crosswords, as well as many practice crosswords. "Top of the crossword market - magisterial and authoritative" - Colin Dexter "For the novice or the champion, this is the book" - Gyles Brandreth "A truly kaleidoscopic feat" - Susie Dent "I recommend it strongly" - Jonathan Crowther (Azed) "Clever, detailed, and, above all, fun" - Simon Russell Beale "The crossword oracle - witty, wise and indispensable." - Francis When "The outstanding book about crosswords" - Sir Jeremy Morse
Download or read book Araucaria Crosswords written by Chambers and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No compiler has given more pleasure to more people.Hugh Stephenson, crossword editor of The Guardian
Download or read book The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords Hints and tips to help every solver written by Tim Moorey and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles An updated edition from expert crossword setter and experienced tutor, Tim Moorey, including 24 brand-new annotated practice crosswords.
Download or read book The Dead of Jericho written by Colin Dexter and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the CWA Silver Dagger Award, The Dead of Jericho is the fifth novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set Inspector Morse series. As portrayed by John Thaw in ITV's Inspector Morse. Morse switched on the gramophone to 'play', and sought to switch his mind away from all the terrestrial troubles. Sometimes, this way, he almost managed to forget. But not tonight . . . Anne Scott's address was scribbled on a crumpled note in the pocket of Morse's smartest suit. As he turned the corner of Canal Street, Jericho, on the afternoon of Wednesday, 3rd October, he hadn't planned a second visit. But he was back later the same day – as the officer in charge of her suicide investigation. Following another local death, Morse is not convinced of Anna’s suspected suicide and begins the search for answers . . . The Dead of Jericho is followed by the sixth book in the detective series, The Riddle of the Third Mile.
Download or read book Learn How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords A Course for Beginners written by Henry Howarth and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This A4 book teaches beginners how to solve cryptic crosswords. It starts with the simplest ideas and easiest types of cryptic clue, and gradually builds to the advanced aspects of clue solving. This approach makes learning easier. Written explanations are supported by diagrams, each topic is followed by exercises to reinforce the key learning points, and every chapter ends with practice puzzles to consolidate skill development. The book will provide you with a comprehensive, structured learning route to an enjoyable and stimulating pastime.
Download or read book A Z of Crosswords written by Jonathan Crowther and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2006 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by one of the best-known and respected crossword setters in the UK, this title presents unique insight and review of over 75 of the top cryptic crossword setters.
Download or read book Puzzled written by David Astle and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a child, David Astle's hero was the Riddler. Figuring out brainteasers like 'Where is a man drowned but still not wet?' (quicksand) and 'How many sides has a circle?' (two - the inside and the outside) became an obsession and, eventually, his life: his cryptic crosswords now appear in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald every week, to the delight and frustration of thousands. In Puzzled, Astle offers a helping hand to the perplexed and the infatuated alike, taking us on a personal tour into the secret life of words. Beginning with a Master Puzzle, he leads us through each of the clues, chapter by chapter, revealing the secrets of anagrams, double meanings, manipulations, spoonerisms and hybrid clues. More than a how-to manual and more than a memoir, Puzzled is a book for word junkies everywhere.
Download or read book Crossword Puzzles For Dummies written by Michelle Arnot and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1998-02-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have crossword puzzles got you stumped? Believe us, you're not alone! Crossword puzzles have always been regarded as difficult and challenging; but now, with a little help from Crossword Puzzles For Dummies, you can learn the nitty-gritty of crossword puzzle solving strategy. Twenty-year puzzle veteran and master crossword constructor, Michelle Arnot, has created a puzzle lover's best friend! If you're interested in learning about crossword puzzles or in honing your present skills, Crossword Puzzles For Dummies covers everything you need to know, including the history of crossword puzzles, solving strategies, and crossword techniques. This sure-to-be-a-classic book even gives tips for cracking some of the toughest puzzles in print. You'll also find out about competing in the contest circuit, constructing your own puzzles, and locating the best puzzle Web sites to explore. Plus, Crossword Puzzles For Dummies includes tons of sample puzzles as well as sections on acrostics, jumbles, cryptograms, and puns and anagrams. So whether you enjoy solving a puzzle during your lunch hour or you like the challenge of a Sunday-size puzzle, let expert puzzler Michelle Arnot help you play like a pro and find a great deal of satisfaction along the way. Also, be sure to look for our companion book, 101 Crossword Puzzles For Dummies, Volume 1.
