The Oxford Guide to Word Games

by TonyAugarde (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.36

  If you stumble over your new mat in the passage, what science are you shown to have neglected? - Pneumatics. Charades, hangman, anagrams, tongue-twisters, and new for this edition, games based on text messaging: dozens of fun and fiendish word games jostle for space in this updated edition of Tony Augarde's classic guide. From the highbrow riddle to the lowly pun, The Oxford Guide to Word Games provides a comprehensive history of verbal wit and wordplay. Organized thematically, the book examines twenty-six forms of word game in absorbing detail, including their history, and provides entertaining examples throughout. From Scrabble and Spoonerisms, Crosswords and Chronograms to Playing with Poetry, neither the crossword addict nor the student of linguistics and lexicography will be able to resist!

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  Paperback
  1986

  $3.36

  In this highly entertaining guide to all kinds of word games and word play, Tony Augarde reveals the origins of the games, outlines their history, and describes how to play them. The perfect companion to Augarde's new Oxford Dictionary of Word Games , it features: * charades, Twenty Questions, and hangman * acrostics, crosswords, and Scrabble * puns, riddles, tongue-twisters, and spoonerisms * the longest word in the English language This book is intended for general; word game enthusiasts, crossword and Scrabble fans, etc.

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  Hardcover
  1984

  $3.36

  Today crossword puzzle fans and other word-game addicts number in the millions, and they will welcome this charming reference book, which encompasses not just crosswords but acrostics, anagrams, Scrabble, tongue-twisters, and countless other games of verbal ingenuity. The book recounts the origins of various word games, outlines their history, describes how to play them, and discusses the many names and rules they have acquired over the years. In addition, the book is full of delightful anecdotes about famous authors and other notables who have enjoyed word games. Whether one loves riddles or chronograms, puns or Consequences, this book will be a source of endless fascination and delight. A tidy, well-organized playground for word games with just the right blend of history, anecdote, asides and examples. --St. Petersburg Times The ideal reference work in which to find an explanation for almost every classic word game...entertaining.--Choice An irresistible collection of verbal ingenuity...The examples are delightful. High recommended. --Seattle Times . Everything you want to know...about man's ageless fascination with word play. --Will Weng An irresistible collection for anyone who likes to test his or her wits with verbal acrobatics About the Author: Tony Augarde is a member of the Oxford Dictionaries Department