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Puzzle Masterpieces: Elegant Challenges for Crossword Lovers [Hardcover]

Patrick Berry
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)


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Book Description

April 7, 2009

Words, prepare to meet your master—and sophisticated solvers, prepare for a treat. Patrick Berry’s puzzles are unparalleled; whether in the New York Times or Games Magazine, everything he touches turns to mind-stretching gold. And now he has created the most eye-catching crosswords ever seen, in a collection that’s as visually gorgeous as it is mentally stimulating. The grids in these puzzles don’t look anything like typical crosswords—instead, they come in a variety of shapes, each with its own unique twist. Of course, these attractive challenges are all filled with the freshest words and phrases, and clued with a wicked sense of wordplay. This handsome volume would make the perfect gift for any word lover.

 


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About the Author

Patrick Berry is a freelance puzzle constructor whose work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harper's, The New Yorker and numerous other publications. He is also the editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education's weekly crossword.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Puzzlewright (April 7, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402760655
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402760655
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 1 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #838,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
Patrick Berry is the BEST puzzle maker! jeanne  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
It would be a great gift to give someone who is a puzzle lover and loves challenging puzzles. The Book Lover  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
The puzzles were definitely hard but still, not what I wanted. J. Oines  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate Title March 31, 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been a fan of Patrick Berry's variety crosswords in Games magazine for many years, especially the Rows Garden and Some Assembly Required types. This gives you about 40 puzzles' worth, enough for a flight to the moon, never mind San Francisco. Although these aren't cryptic crosswords, the same solver mindset will aid you in their solution. Does rely heavily on pop culture trivia.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Aptly titled August 3, 2009
Format:Hardcover
If you are already a crossword fan then you might recognize Patrick Berry's name.
If you do not successfully solve the Friday and Saturday New York Times puzzles then this might not be the book for you. These puzzles are very challenging indeed. This beautiful book would make a great gift for the solver on your list. This small hardcover book is almost too pretty to write in. It makes me want to use tracing paper so I can pass it along to someone else. None of the puzzles are the usual grid patterns. They are very unusual and almost works of art. If you think you might be ready for a challenge then this is the book for you.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpieces indeed! May 3, 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I absolutely love this book, a gift during a recent surgical convalescence. The puzzles are perfect - hard, but not impossible, some good for one sitting, many that need to be revisited a couple of times, but all satisfying. Many crostic/variety type puzzles lose my interest once they are 'cracked', but not these - the crafting is just fabulous. And the book design/printing is gorgeous and elegant.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Challenging
It is a little more challenging than I had anticipated. Also beautifully made; what do I to with it when I am finished? It seems like such a shame to throw it away.
Published 1 month ago by Rita M. Quinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Puzzles!
My wife and I eagerly search for challenging puzzles to work together. We were delighted when my wife found this one. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Robert L. Feuge
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
This book is a treasure. Elegant and well-done! - I Xeroxed the pages, it is too nice to write in, and I plan to do it again in a few years. Read more
Published on March 19, 2011 by S Stover
2.0 out of 5 stars not-so-elegant, not-so-masterpiece
Was very disappointed; these are NOT crossword puzzles but word VARIETY puzzles, which I'm not too crazy about. Read more
Published on February 11, 2011 by dogsknitter
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable book for quality puzzle junkies
Patrick Berry is a singularly gifted and creative crossword constructor. This handsome volume features hours of knotty challenges in the form of "variety crosswords": word puzzles... Read more
Published on September 16, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo
2.0 out of 5 stars not what I expected
Perhaps I didn't read the description closely enough, but this book was not what I expected. I prefer "regular" crosswords, the harder the better; this book is "unusual" format... Read more
Published on January 27, 2010 by J. Oines
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST WORD PUZZLE BOOK YOU CAN BUY
Of all of the puzzle books available, Patrick Berry's Puzzle Masterpieces: Elegant Challenges for Crossword Lovers is by far the best. Read more
Published on January 2, 2010 by Michael Hauge
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful little book.
This book is so beautiful I almost hate to write in it. It is perfect for anyone who loves crossword puzzles. Read more
Published on November 20, 2009 by The Book Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
Patrick Berry is the BEST puzzle maker! I am always amazed at the totally new constructions he creates. Read more
Published on November 17, 2009 by jeanne
5.0 out of 5 stars It's by Patrick Berry . . .
. . . so that's all you need to know.

Buy this book. Period.
Published on November 4, 2009 by My Fake Name
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