Crossword Century 100 Years of Witty Wordplay, Ingenious Puzzles, and Linguistic Mischief

Name: Crossword Century 100 Years of Witty Wordplay, Ingenious Puzzles, and Linguistic Mischief
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ISBN: 9781592408580

ISBN-10: 1592408583

ISBN-13: 9781592408580

Edition: 2014

Authors: Alan Connor

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A journalist and word aficionado salutes the 100-year history and pleasures of crossword puzzles Since its debut in The New York World on December 21, 1913, the crossword puzzle has enjoyed a rich and surprisingly lively existence. Alan Connor, a comic writer known 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 of The Simpsons; and to the continuing influence of people like Will Shortz, the iconic New York Times crossword editor. He also profiles the colorful…

Book details

List price: $24.00
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 7/10/2014
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English