New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles, Volume 25 (NY Times) [Spiral-bound]

Will Shortz (Editor)

Book Description

Series: NY Times | Publication Date: October 1, 1999

Containing one hundred puzzles from the best of yesterday's and today's crossword constructors, this elegant commemorative edition is a collector's item for every New York Times crossword puzzle fan.

To celebrate the twenty-fifth volume of Sunday crosswords from The New York Times, Times Books is proud to present this expanded anniversary edition. The first fifty puzzles in this book are the best and brightest from the history of The Times -- including their very first crossword -- and have been personally selected by Will Shortz. The next fifty are modern-day masterpieces edited by Mr. Shortz. A must-have for loyal fans, this historic edition is primed to be a classic.

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From the Inside Flap

Containing one hundred puzzles from the best of yesterday's and today's crossword constructors, this elegant commemorative edition is a collector's item for every New York Times crossword puzzle fan.

To celebrate the twenty-fifth volume of Sunday crosswords from The New York Times, Times Books is proud to present this expanded anniversary edition. The first fifty puzzles in this book are the best and brightest from the history of The Times -- including their very first crossword -- and have been personally selected by Will Shortz. The next fifty are modern-day masterpieces edited by Mr. Shortz. A must-have for loyal fans, this historic edition is primed to be a classic.

About the Author

Will Shortz, the current crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times, is a puzzle historian and the only person to ever receive a college degree in Enigmatology, the study of puzzles.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 128 pages
• Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812932080
• ISBN-13: 978-0812932089
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,328,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sunday puzzle any day, April 17, 2000

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This review is from: New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles, Volume 25 (NY Times) (Spiral-bound)

Interesting and challenging, with good themes, the 50 contemporary puzzles are what one hopes to find Sunday mornings. There are 50 old puzzles in the beginning of the book in chronological order from the l940's through the eighties, and the language and style in the earliest ones is unfamiliar and daunting. By working them from the latest back, I was able to learn a little as I went, and enjoyed them more. Overall, a good head rub.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a large print item, July 24, 2011

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This review is from: The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles, Volume 25 (Spiral-bound)

I ordered 2 different New York Times Puzzle books that are listed as large print. Neither one is large print. This one says "100 Sunday-sized Puzzles" and is not in Large Print. Each Puzzle is on one page and has "normal" print size. It would be a great product if you were not looking for large print since the spiral binding makes it very user friendly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff !!, November 29, 2005

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This review is from: New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles, Volume 25 (NY Times) (Spiral-bound)

I bought a BUNCH of these large print New York Times Crossword books for my Mom including this one. She was ardent about solving them and felt they helped her in maintaining her mental powers. I would have to agree on that. The large print really IS large and seemed too big to me at first but they were easier for her to savor and work on at her own pace. They also have puzzles you can subscribe to and receive through the mail. I was surprized and delighted during a visit to see that she and a friend worked on them together. They're a terrific resource for an aging parent and well worth the price for the stimulation !!
P.S. Closer inspection of the seller's listings don't mention the books being written in so no eraser is necessary.