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Author: Alan Connor Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 069815701X Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 167
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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.
Author: Alan Connor Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 069815701X Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 167
Book Description
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.
Author: Kevin McCann Publisher: Union Square + ORM ISBN: 1402774524 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 2785
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Compiled from over 10,00 published puzzles, this handy reference offers all the words you need to solve your puzzles and none of the ones you don’t. Finally, a crossword dictionary with all the words solvers need—and none of the ones they don’t! When it comes to puzzle dictionaries, it’s the quality of what’s inside that counts. Who needs a plethora of synonyms that never appear in an actual crossword? So, authors Kevin McCann and Mark Diehl analyzed thousands of crosswords to amass an up-to-date list of words that regularly turn up in today’s top puzzles. To make the dictionary even easier to use, the most popular answers stand out in easy-to-see red, while charts highlight frequently sought-after information such as Oscar winners and Popes’ names. Crossword fans will keep this right next to their favorite puzzles!
Author: Paolo Bacilieri Publisher: SelfMadeHero ISBN: 9781910593257 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 0
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In December 1913, the New York World newspaper published the first crossword in history. It appeared in their Sunday supplement, "Fun." A century later, this absorbing puzzle continues to attract (and infuriate) millions of devotees every day. But the world's most popular--and seemingly mundane--pastime has a surprising history, filled with intrigue and adventure. Paolo Bacilieri's FUN transports us from turn-of-the-century New York to present-day Milan, taking in stories of ingenious puzzle makers, ardent solvers, and intellectual luminaries. Part detective story, part docudrama, and interlaced with a fiction of Bacilieri's own imagining, FUN questions the crossword's "harmless" status. Sure, it's fun--but could it also be a form of resistance, of cryptic communication, of espionage?
Author: Alan Connor Publisher: ISBN: 9781846148415 Category : Crossword puzzles Languages : en Pages : 0
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"On 21 December 2013, the crossword puzzle will be 100 years old. In the century since its birth, it has evolved into the world's most popular intellectual pastime. In [this book], Alan Connor celebrates the wit, ingenuity and frsutration of this addictive sport and how it has grown. ..."--Book jacket.
Author: Adrienne Raphel Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0525522107 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 306
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“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.
Author: K. McCann Publisher: Puzzlewright ISBN: 9781454907053 Category : Crossword puzzles Languages : en Pages : 0
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Now the very best crossword dictionary around--with all the words solvers need, but none of the ones they don't--is available in a concise version, without appendices! Kevin McCann and Mark Diehl analyzed thousands of crosswords to amass an up-to-date list of words that regularly turn up in today's top puzzles--with the most popular ones bolded and underlined. Crossword fans will keep this right next to their favorite puzzles!
Author: Ben Tausig Publisher: ISBN: 1937994457 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 195
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Discover the curious history of the world's most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the beloved crossword puzzle, readers can solve over 100 different puzzles from top constructors.
Author: Paragon Publishing Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 54
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Put your knowledge to the absolute test with this 20th century crossword book. Over 300 crossword questions accross 15 different puzzles. Complete solutions given at the back. Fun historic facts given every 5 puzzles. Large variety of questions. Great gift for adults who love crosswords and want to see how much they know about the 20th century.
Author: Michelle Arnot Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1440631727 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 244
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Crossword puzzle expert and champion Michelle Arnot has complied this irresistibly fun and entertaining manual filled with fascinating facts, puzzle miscellany, and surefire tips for puzzle solving. For devoted daily puzzlers, casual solvers, and fearless crossword warriors alike, this book offers insights into the addictive world of crossword puzzles including: • Insider secrets, techniques, and tips • Obscure four-letter words for scoring big points • Advanced strategies of competitive puzzlers • Inside stories of eccentric players and all-time champions of the grids • Trivia, lore, and the lingo of crosswording
Author: Brendan Emmett Quigley Publisher: Cider Mill Press ISBN: 9781604330175 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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So you think you know everything there is to know about Notre Dame football? Consider all the heroes, great games, inspirational speeches, clutch plays, and stirring traditions that make Notre Dame's Fighting Irish the most storied college football program in history. When the crossword puzzle coach calls your number, will you be ready to come off the bench and nail the answers, proving that you're the most diehard blue-and-gold fan in the land? Step right up and put your Fighting Irish knowledge to the test with these twenty-five specially prepared crossword puzzles that recall more than a century of Notre Dame gridiron glory.
Author: Alan Connor
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