The history of the the world's favorite word puzzle, alongside 50 example puzzles to solveForget riddles, conundrums, or that modern usurper Sudoku, the crossword is the original and best word puzzle and it has truly stood the test of time. A decade-by-decade history of the world's favorite word puzzle, this book starts from its beginnings in December 1913 in the New York World newspaper and traces its path to total global domination, with each chapter including puzzles from that era for readers to solve. Next it examines the myriad of different puzzle types, and again provides examples. Following that it discusses different crossword setters, offering their words of wisdom as well as example puzzles. The history concludes with a consideration of future solving and the next 100 years.

Centenary of the Crossword: The Story of the World's Most Popular Puzzle

Humor & Entertainment

Halpern, John

Puzzles & Games

Andre Deutsch

<p>From its beginnings in New York newspapers to its triumph as the world's favorite word puzzle, this lively history celebrates the ever-popular crossword. Going decade by decade, it includes puzzles from each era and examines the various types. Puzzle creators, crossword editors, and fans who have racked their brains to find the solution to that elusive clue all offer their words of wisdom. A chapter even looks into the future with speculation on solving in the next 100 years!</p>

The History of the Crossword: The World's Most Famous Word Puzzle

Carlton Books

Los Angeles: Improbable City

Dutton Adult

Los Angeles

Plume

Early Birds: 2

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Let's Visit a Bicycle Factory

Text and photographs describe how the parts of a bicycle are assembled and how the bikes are shipped to stores across the country

Ochoa, George

Fisher, Jon

Children's Books

Troll Communications Llc

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