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The Crossword Obsession : The History and Lore of the World's Most Popular
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The Crossword Obsession : The History and Lore of the World's Most Popular Pastime Hardcover - 2002

by Amende, Coral; Frances Hansen, epigraphs

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This lively, detailed history of the crossword puzzle gives you the whole story, from square one to the last word. With behind-the-scenes insights from competition champs, opinions from prominent puzzle makers, tips on cluing and construction, and a bonus selection of challenging puzzles, this book will delight anyone who's ever experienced the incomparable satisfaction of filling in the last blank-and finally cracking the crossword.

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Berkley Publishing Group, 2002. Book. Illus. by Illustrated. New. Quarter Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First edition, first printing. 8vo. Quarter cloth binding, 384 pp. Illustrated. This lively, detailed history of the crossword puzzle not only gives clues about how and why these puzzles became so popular, but also introduces the people behind the story and the sometimes surprising role crosswords have played in our culture. It is full of tips and comments from crossword solvers and creators, general solving strategies and secrets, information on crossword tournaments and contests, the dope on computer software for the puzzle constructor, a reference section that includes websites for crosswords and research websites, and a bonus selection of challenging puzzles. New in new dustjacket..
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  • Title The Crossword Obsession : The History and Lore of the World's Most Popular Pastime
  • Author Amende, Coral; Frances Hansen, epigraphs
  • Illustrator Illustrated
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition New
  • Pages 384
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Berkley Publishing Group, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 2002
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 011393
  • ISBN 9780425186824 / 0425186822
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.72 x 6.8 x 0.99 in (19.61 x 17.27 x 2.51 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Crossword puzzles, Crossword puzzles - History
  • Dewey Decimal Code 793.732

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