The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles Volume 70: 50 Daily-Size Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times [Spiral-bound]

Will Shortz (Author), The New York Times (Author)

Book Description

Series: New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles | Publication Date: July 28, 2005

America's most popular crosswords
First time in book form!

The New York Times daily crossword puzzle books are the longest-running series of America's favorite puzzles from the Times and crossword legend Will Shortz. Instead of the obscure trivia or bizarre vocabulary words of older-style crosswords, these fresh puzzles emphasize creative thinking, modern cultural figures and fun, flexible vocabulary.

· Now in book form for the first time ever
· 50 daily crossword puzzles from editor Will Shortz
· Author bylines allow fans to get to know today's top puzzle constructors

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[Will Shortz] is the crossword king."
- Steve Kroft, 60 Minutes

"The prince of crossword puzzlers."
- Greenwich Magazine

"The Riddler's got nothing on Will Shortz."
- Time Out New York

"Will Shortz is [the crossword book world's] John Grisham."
- Martin Arnold

About the Author

Will Shortz, puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993, is the only academically accredited "enigmatologist" in the world, having earned a degree (following a major program he designed himself) in enigmatology from Indiana University in 1974. Mr. Shortz also received a law degree from the University of Virginia. After graduating, he skipped the bar exam and began a career in puzzles.

 

In 1978 Mr. Shortz founded, and remains director of, the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, held annually. He also founded the World Puzzle Championship in 1992 and serves as captain of the U.S. team.

 

Before joining The Times, Mr. Shortz spent 15 years as editor of Games magazine, a bimonthly devoted to puzzles and games of many kinds.
Currently, in addition to editing the weekday and Sunday crossword puzzles for The New York Times, he serves as Puzzlemaster for "Weekend Edition Sunday" on National Public Radio.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 64 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (July 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031234239X
• ISBN-13: 978-0312342395
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,807,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)