The Crossword Obsession : The History and Lore of the World's Most Popular Pastime
by Amende, Coral; Frances Hansen, epigraphs
- New
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- New/New
- ISBN 10
- 0425186822
- ISBN 13
- 9780425186824
- Seller
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Harwich Port, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Berkley Publishing Group, 2002. Book. Illus. by Illustrated. New. Quarter Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First edition, first printing. 8vo. Quarter cloth binding, 384 pp. Illustrated. This lively, detailed history of the crossword puzzle not only gives clues about how and why these puzzles became so popular, but also introduces the people behind the story and the sometimes surprising role crosswords have played in our culture. It is full of tips and comments from crossword solvers and creators, general solving strategies and secrets, information on crossword tournaments and contests, the dope on computer software for the puzzle constructor, a reference section that includes websites for crosswords and research websites, and a bonus selection of challenging puzzles. New in new dustjacket..
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- Bookseller
- Rose's Books, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011394
- Title
- The Crossword Obsession : The History and Lore of the World's Most Popular Pastime
- Author
- Amende, Coral; Frances Hansen, epigraphs
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0425186822
- ISBN 13
- 9780425186824
- Publisher
- Berkley Publishing Group
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2002
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- CROSSWORD PUZZLES GAMES CROSSWORDS
- Bookseller catalogs
- Gambling & Games;
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Rose's Books, IOBA
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Harwich Port, Massachusetts
About Rose's Books, IOBA
Rose's Books is an Internet-only rare and used book service, located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We publish and distribute scholarly imprints by Clock & Rose Press.
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