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The Curious History of the Crossword: 100 Puzzles from Then and Now (Volume 1) (Puzzlecraft, 1) Paperback – November 27, 2013

by Ben Tausig (Author)

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Part of: Puzzlecraft (11 books)

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2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle. Journalist Arthur Wynne had wanted to devise a new game for the back of the newspaper back in 1913, so he created a diamond grid and called it a “Word-Cross,” and thus the first crossword puzzle was born.
Editor and crossword constructor Ben Tausig examines the curious history of the world’s most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Accompanied by 100 unique and challenging puzzles from the past 100 years, he examines the evolution of grid shape, how basic expected knowledge of the reader has changed, the puzzles that break the “breakfast table rule” and more. Featuring puzzles from top constructors like Will Shortz, Brendan Emmett Quigley, Matt Jones, Cathy Millhauser, Maura Jacobson, and more. Try your pen or pencil on the crosswords your parents, grandparents, or great grandparents did decades ago!

The Puzzlecraft series from Wellfleet Press tackles some of the greatest conundrums of our time. Learn how to navigate the world’s trickiest mazes, solve the most complex crosswords, and finally get the answer to “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” Follow literature’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he guides you through hundreds of challenging cross-fitness brain exercises inspired by his most popular cases and adventures. You can also train your memory to perform better and learn the meanings behind your own personality traits or the traits of others. These handy and portable paperbacks are sized perfectly to travel, whether on vacation or just for your daily commute. The intricately designed covers and bold colors will capture your attention as much as the engaging content inside.

Other titles in the series include: The Curious History of Mazes; The Curious History of the Riddle; Escape from Sherlock Holmes; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Code Breakers; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Math & Logic Games; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Visual Puzzles; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Lateral Brain Teasers; Solving Sherlock Homes; Solving Sherlock Holmes Volume II; Maximize Your Memory; and The Book of Personality Tests.

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Puzzlecraft
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192 pages
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Race Point Publishing
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November 27, 2013
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8.5 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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1937994457
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978-1937994457
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4.5 out of 5

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Customers say

Customers find the old puzzles challenging and enjoyable. They also learn interesting facts about the history of crossword puzzles. Readers describe the book as great for crossword lovers. However, some find the puzzles so small that they're almost unreadable.

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8 customers mention "Historical setting"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the historical setting interesting and challenging. They also mention that the puzzles are just what they were looking for.

"...facts about the history of crossword puzzles and is finding the old puzzles challenging. Just what I was looking for!" Read more

"...it contains many puzzles of all levels of difficulty. it's a book not just for crossword puzzle buffs, but one i think anyone would enjoy...." Read more

"...has everything a crossword nut would love: interesting facts and fun puzzles. To boot, the book is beautiful. Kudos to Ben Tausig." Read more

"This is a very thorough history of the crossword puzzle. Some of the scanning of the included crosswords is very sloppy...." Read more

6 customers mention "Entertainment value"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very enjoyable, interesting, and say they enjoy it in all its features.

"...He really likes this book and is enjoying it in all the features." Read more

"this is an interesting book about the history of crossword puzzles. it contains many puzzles of all levels of difficulty...." Read more

"...a page Turner, avid crossword solvers will find this book an interesting read and worth the money...." Read more

"...Very enjoyable." Read more

3 customers mention "Content"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the content interesting and informative about the history of crosswords.

"...She really is enjoying it! She said that she is learning a lot of interesting facts about the history of crossword puzzles and is finding the old..." Read more

"...This book has everything a crossword nut would love: interesting facts and fun puzzles. To boot, the book is beautiful. Kudos to Ben Tausig." Read more

"...to do the puzzles due to the color of the paper, but there is a lot of information and a lot of puzzles in this book. Very enjoyable." Read more

3 customers mention "Crossword puzzle lover"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great for crossword puzzle lovers and a perfect gift.

"Excellent for a crossword lover!" Read more

"Great book for a cross word puzzler." Read more

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4 customers mention "Readability"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the book difficult to read. They mention that the puzzles are almost unreadable and the clues are blurry.

"While a bit light on text (though there's probably not much more to say about the history of the puzzle), it was great to have a variety of old..." Read more

"...several of the included puzzles we're so small as to make them almost unreadable, making the puzzles nothing more than added space for the book." Read more

"...I had to use a magnifying glass and even then some of the clues were too blurred to read...." Read more

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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024

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Was the favorite gift for my crossword-loving dad. He was so excited!

Interesting history and challenging puzzles

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2014

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I bought this book for my aunt who is an avid crossword puzzler. She really is enjoying it! She said that she is learning a lot of interesting facts about the history of crossword puzzles and is finding the old puzzles challenging. Just what I was looking for!

5 people found this helpful

Gift for husband who is lifelong crossword puzzler. He ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2015

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Gift for husband who is lifelong crossword puzzler. He really likes this book and is enjoying it in all the features.

Julie M Randall

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2014

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this is an interesting book about the history of crossword puzzles. it contains many puzzles of all levels of difficulty. it's a book not just for crossword puzzle buffs, but one i think anyone would enjoy. i recommend it.

A nice review of the past hundred years

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2013

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While a bit light on text (though there's probably not much more to say about the history of the puzzle), it was great to have a variety of old puzzles to solve.

4 people found this helpful

Interesting Read

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018

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Although not exactly a page Turner, avid crossword solvers will find this book an interesting read and worth the money. The negatives I found however, we're that the clues to several of the included puzzles we're so small as to make them almost unreadable, making the puzzles nothing more than added space for the book.

3 people found this helpful

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014

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I loved everything about this book. I started crosswords 9 years ago to ward off "chemo" brain and got hooked. This book has everything a crossword nut would love: interesting facts and fun puzzles. To boot, the book is beautiful. Kudos to Ben Tausig.

7 people found this helpful

She has enjoyed it very much

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015

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I purchased this book as a gift for a friend who is an avid Crossworder. She has enjoyed it very much. If you are in to crossword puzzles or if you are just interested in the history of things, this is the book for you.

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crossward Heaven

Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2018

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these are hard but worth the effore

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2014

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bought as pressie so seems good yet to find out

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