The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles, Volume 50 (NY Times) [Paperback]

Will Shortz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 1998 | Series: NY Times (Book 50)

With one hundred puzzles from past and present crossword greats, this fantastic commemorative volume is a must-have for the legions of New York Times crossword fans.

Times Books celebrates the fiftieth volume of The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles series with a special commemorative volume. Volume 50 offers fifty contemporary puzzles from current Times crossword editor, Will Shortz, plus fifty of the finest puzzles from the Times' astounding archives, originally edited by crossword legends Margaret Farrar, Will Weng and Eugene T. Maleska, and especially chosen by Will Shortz for this anniversary edition.

Will Shortz's introduction provides a historical overview of the development of the Times daily crossword from its debut in 1950 to the preeminent and popular position it holds today.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

·100 daily-size puzzles from the pages of the New York Times
·Known for their wit and intelligence
·Recognized as the standard by which all other puzzles are measured
·Representing the work of some of the nation's finest constructors --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

About the Author

In addition to his New York Times post, Will Shortz is also the captain of Team USA for the World Puzzles Championship. Every week, a million and a half people tune to National Public Radio's "Weekend Edition Sunday" to hear Shortz present his on-air puzzles and weekly challenges. His book, The Puzzlemaster Presents, contains two hundred of Will's best puzzles from NPR.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (September 14, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812930606
• ISBN-13: 978-0812930603
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,089,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Puzzles with history, December 10, 2011

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This review is from: The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles, Volume 50 (Spiral-bound)

These are not only good crossword puzzles, but they represent a history of this arcane craft. Each puzzle is introduced with a short bit about its creator. The only drawback is that the early puzzles date back to the 1950s and have a few dated clues.