Centenary Of The Crossword

Author: John Halpern

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Price : 29.95 AUD
ISBN : 9780233003962
Publisher : Carlton Books Ltd
Imprint : Andre Deutsch Ltd
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Publication date : 31 October 2013
Dimensions : 234mm X 153mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
RRP : 29.95
Availability date : 01 November 2013
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Author : John Halpern
Bind : Hardback
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Pages : 224
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The crossword has been the most consistently successful puzzle of modern times. Forget riddles, conundrums or that modern usurper Sudoku, the crossword is the original and best word puzzle and it has truly stood the test of time. Crosswords are everywhere - every newspaper features them - there are many incarnations and all sorts of difficulty levels. This book celebrates the world's favourite word puzzle by recounting the history of it, alongside examples of puzzles and words of wisdom from puzzle setters, crossword editors and members of the public who have racked their brains to find the solution to that elusive clue.