The History of the Crossword

From its beginnings in New York newspapers to its triumph as the world's favorite word puzzle, this lively history celebrates the crossword. Going decade by decade, it includes puzzles from each era and examines the various types, while puzzle creators, crossword editors, and fans all offer their words of wisdom. It even looks into the future with speculation on solving in the next century!

ISBN10:	0233004912
ISBN13:	9780233004914
Number Of Pages:	224
Publication Date:	20160906
Publisher:	Sterling
Binding:	Paperback

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From its beginnings in New York newspapers to its triumph as the world's favorite word puzzle, this lively history celebrates the ever-popular crossword. Going decade by decade, it includes puzzles from each era and examines the various types. Puzzle creators, crossword editors, and fans who have racked their brains to find the solution to that elusive clue all offer their words of wisdom. A chapter even looks into the future with speculation on solving in the next 100 years!