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Wordplay: The Official Companion Book

by Will Shortz

Wordplay: The Official Companion Book Cover

ISBN13: 9780312364038
ISBN10: 0312364032
Condition: Standard
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Think Inside the Box!

Solve Puzzles from the Hit Movie, Learn to Construct Your Own Crosswords, and Much More

 

“Irresistible...punsters, linguists, and crossword puzzle fanatics everywhere couldn’t ask for a more bracing tribute.... Buoyant and exhilaratingly brainy.”

---Variety on the movie Wordplay

 

Are you a crossword fan? Or have you always wondered about the appeal of these puzzles but never tried them yourself? With the premiere of Wordplay, a documentary about crossword puzzles, legendary New York Times puzzle editor Will Shortz, and the legions of solvers who devour his creations, here’s your chance to become a part of the puzzle craze!

• Featuring some of the greatest puzzles from The New York Times and the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

• With an introduction by Will Shortz; the story of how he created the famous “Wordplay” crossword from constructor Merl Reagle; the inside crossword dope from Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, and others; and the inside story of the movie’s creation from producer Christine O’Malley and director Patrick Creadon

• Learn how to create your own crossword; read what Bill Clinton and Bob Dole thought of the famous 1996 “Election Day” crossword; try the only New York Times crossword that can’t be solved completely with a regular pen or pencil (hint: it features the Indigo Girls), and much more!

 

Wordplay [has] potential to capture the commercial audience that made hits out of documentaries such as Spellbound and Mad Hot Ballroom.

---Associated Press

 

Visit the Wordplay movie Web site at www.wordplaythemovie.com.

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Jenn, August 16, 2006 (view all comments by Jenn)
This is an excellent book about the history of crossword puzzles, the people who play competitively and tips on creating your own crosswords. It includes the very first crossword known to exist, and famous ones the New York Times have run.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780312364038
Subtitle:
The Official Companion Book
Author:
Shortz, Will
Author:
Creators of the Hit Documentary
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
Subject:
Film - General
Subject:
Crossword puzzles
Subject:
Word & Word Search
Publication Date:
June 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
9.18x6.68x.52 in. .64 lbs.

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