The Crossword Century by Alan Connor Hardcover 2014 History Puzzles Games

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Book Title
The Crossword Century by Alan Connor Hardcover 2014 History Puzzl
Narrative Type
Non-Fiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults
Features
Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre
Historical, History, Trivia & Quiz Books
ISBN
9781592408580
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A journalist and word aficionado salutes the 100-year history and pleasures of crossword puzzles Since its debut inThe New York Worldon December 21, 1913, the crossword puzzle has enjoyed a rich and surprisingly lively existence. Alan Conr, a comic writer kwn for his exploration of all things crossword in The Guardian, covers every twist and turn: from the 1920s, when crosswords were considered a menace to productive society; to World War II, when they were used to recruit code breakers; to their starring role in a 2008 episode ofThe Simpsons. He also profiles the colorful characters who make up the interesting and bizarre subculture of crossword constructors and competitive solvers, including Will Shortz, the iconic New York Times puzzle editor who created a crafty crossword that appeared to predict the outcome of a presidential election, and the legions of competitive puzzle solvers who descend on a Connecticut hotel each year in an attempt to be crowned the American puzzle-solving champion. At a time when the printed word is in decline, Conr marvels at the crossword s seamless transition onto Kindles and iPads, keeping the puzzle one of America s favorite pastimes. He also explores the way the human brain processes crosswords versus computers that are largely stumped by clues that require wordplay or a simple grasp of humor. A fascinating examination of our most beloved linguistic amusement and filled with tantalizing crosswords and clues embedded in the text The Crossword Centuryis sure to attract the attention of the readers who madeWord FreakandJust My Typebestsellers.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1592408583
ISBN-13
9781592408580
eBay Product ID (ePID)
214368731

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
208 Pages
Publication Name
Crossword Century : 100 Years of Witty Wordplay, Ingenious Puzzles, and Linguistic Mischief
Language
English
Subject
Crosswords / General, Linguistics / Historical & Comparative, Trivia
Publication Year
2014
Type
Not Available
Author
Alan Connor
Subject Area
Games & Activities, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12.4 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
6 in
Height
211mm
Width
145mm
Weight
363g

Additional Product Features

Place of Publication
New York
Spine
25mm
Country of Publication
United States
Author Biography
Alan Connor is an Oxford-educated writer, journalist, television producer, and academic. He lives in London where he writes a biweekly column for The Guardian on crosswords.

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