The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles, Volume 57 (Spiral-bound)

~ The New York Times (Author), Will Shortz (Editor)
Key Phrases: Fred Piscop, Cathy Millhauser, Manny Nosowsky

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Product Description

In 2001, The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Books debut a bold new look to complement the bold, lively puzzle style of Will Shortz, former editor of Games magazine and crossword editor of The New York Times since 1993. Under Will's editorship, the Times's puzzles have featured increased wordplay and a hip, contemporary attitude towards crosswording-along with the same high standards that have always been the hallmark of The New York Times.Shortz crosswords also include author bylines for each puzzle, a wonderful innovation allowing fans to get to know today's top constructors. This volume's 50 moderately difficult puzzles are appearing for the first time in book form and feature an introduction by Shortz.So sharpen your pencil, dive in, and enjoy this latest collection of puzzles from the pages of The New York Times-happy solving!AUTHORBIO: Will Shortz has been crossword editor of The New York Times since 1993.He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.

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For crossword fans who like their challenges in smaller doses, here comes a classic collection of fifty daily-size New York Times puzzles from the puzzlemaster Will Shortz. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 64 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (May 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312281706
• ISBN-13: 978-0312281700
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #767,556 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as Hard as I'd Like, September 18, 2002

By	Jenna-lee Garrett "geckotatgirl" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book, but it's not quite hard enough. I live in Los Angeles and the LA Times crossword doesn't hold a candle to the NY Times for difficulty. I bought this book hoping for more of a challenge, but am finishing it way too fast. I'd have loved more puzzles with symbol/picture answers or answers where you have to squeeze an entire word into one box. There are a few of those here, but mostly straightforward puzzles. I think it's probably challenging enough for the average puzzler, but if you're a die-hard puzzle fan, you might be bored.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great challenge., August 31, 2003

By	NHgboy (Newport, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This volume, like its predecessors, I suppose, is filled with wonderfully challenging crossword puzzles from The New York Times. It's a great companion at the airport, waiting in the doctor's office, or at your state's Department of Motor Vehicles because you are completely absorbed with each puzzle.

22 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK for crossword lovers, April 17, 2000

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This review is from: The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles, Volume 44 (NY Times) (Spiral-bound)

If you love crosswords, get all of the NYTimes Crossword books.

Since Will Shortz has become editor, he has expanded the breadth of the puzzles so that there is a greater range of difficulty level. Monday puzzles are the easiest, and Saturdays are harder than ever.