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The History of the Crossword

The History of the Crossword

by JohnHalpern (Author)

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    Paperback 2016

    $11.93
Synopsis

The crossword has been the most consistently successful puzzle of modern times. Forget riddles, conundrums or Sudoku, the crossword is the original and best word puzzle and it has truly stood the test of time. This book celebrates the world's favourite word puzzle by recounting the history of it, alongside examples of puzzles and words of wisdom from puzzle setters, crossword editors and members of the public who have racked their brains to find the solution to that elusive clue.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 224
 Edition: Csm
 Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Published: 09 Jun 2016
ISBN 10: 0233004912
ISBN 13: 9780233004914

Media Reviews
An excellent addition to the crossworder's bookshelf. The Independent A brilliant and entertaining guide to all types of crossword: the history, the setters, the solvers, the celebrities, the gossip. And how to write a good clue. And lots of crosswords to try. John Halpern has done a fine job in pulling it all together. Colin Inman, Financial Times Crossword Editor
Author Bio
John Halpern is a professional full-time crossword setter, his self-confessed 'dream job'. He writes crosswords for The Guardian (as Paul), the Financial Times (as Mudd) and The Independent (as Punk) newspapers in the UK. He has written cryptic crossword books for The Times and The Guardian. He lives in East Sussex.