Crosswords from the Underground: 72 Puzzles From Alternative Newspapers [Spiral-bound]

Ben Tausig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 2012

Solvers who want something fresh, fun, and filled with contemporary themes need look no further! Constructed by puzzle wizard Ben Tausig for his crossword feature published in alternative weeklies such as the Village Voice and the Chicago Reader, these puzzles are perfect for those who know their Ashlee Simpson from their Marge Simpson and want to test their up-to-the-minute knowledge of pop culture. As a special extra, the answers to every puzzle include amusing sidelights and explanations of some of the more difficult answers.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ben Tausig is a freelance puzzle constructor living in New York City. Tausig creates a weekly feature called "Ink Well" distributed in alternative weeklies across the continent, in addition to editing a puzzle for The Onion A.V. Club. He is also pursuing a PhD in Ethnomusicology.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Puzzlewright; Spi edition (March 6, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402781571
• ISBN-13: 978-1402781575
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You just have to try it! April 27, 2012

By Duane Suarez

Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase

Ben Tausig is one of my favorite crossword constructors. These puzzles are lively and fun to do. These are what puzzles should be like and why I started solving them in the first place. Pick up a copy. You won't be disappointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars big fan of Ben Tausig July 23, 2012

By gk

Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this after flying through Ben Tausig's other book, Gonzo Crosswords.

This is for the thinking-outside-the-box crossword fan. I like all of the pop culture references and the clever themes in each puzzle.

I would definitely recommend this book as it's more fun than your average crossword and you really have to stretch your brain muscles.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Hits and Misses May 26, 2012

By Kevin

Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase

Some of the puzzles in this book are great, fresh, and entertaining. Others are total misses with some painful fill. On the whole, it's very entertaining, and the bad puzzles at least have some gems in them. Certainly worth the asking price, but expect varying quality.