Jonesin' for Crosswords

Jonesin' for Crosswords

Author: Matt Jones

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2009-01-06

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1402755279

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Warning: Adults Only! Jonesin’ for Crosswords is a fresh and addictive new spin on solvers’ favorite pastime. The hip crosswords of creator Matt Jones, a syndicated puzzle master, have appeared in alternative papers all over the country. Expect a diverse mix of clues ranging from old school and modern pop culture, to historical and current events. Plus, you’ll find edgy drug references and too hot to show you X-rated words scattered throughout these outrageous puzzles with themes like Ribbed for Your Pleasure, The Big Owe, and Lets Get High.


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Download or read book Jonesin' for Crosswords written by Matt Jones and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warning: Adults Only! Jonesin’ for Crosswords is a fresh and addictive new spin on solvers’ favorite pastime. The hip crosswords of creator Matt Jones, a syndicated puzzle master, have appeared in alternative papers all over the country. Expect a diverse mix of clues ranging from old school and modern pop culture, to historical and current events. Plus, you’ll find edgy drug references and too hot to show you X-rated words scattered throughout these outrageous puzzles with themes like Ribbed for Your Pleasure, The Big Owe, and Lets Get High.


Gridlock

Gridlock

Author: Matt Gaffney

Publisher: Running PressBook Pub

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 9781560258902

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In the spirit of Word Freak and Searching for Bobby Fischer, Gridlock is a chronicle of the quirky subculture of America's crossword puzzles. Tens of millions of Americans solve crossword puzzles regularly, but few know a thing about their genesis. Who writes crosswords, how—and for God's sake, why? Matt Gaffney is one of two dozen people who earns a living as a cruciverbalist. In Gridlock he provides an insider's look at the people who put that puzzle in your paper every day. With verve and gusto, Gaffney traces his own starving-artist struggle to find paying puzzle gigs, including marketing hip crosswords to the Gen-X market. He then moves on to topics like the effect of computers on crossword writing, including a man versus machine battle he stages to see who writes better crosswords; the ever-evolving crossword puzzle book market, where a top-selling series now has books shaped like a toilet seat; and a trip to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, where the "Cru" (collective slang noun meaning "the crossword puzzle writing community") hangs out in person once a year. Gridlock also features an interview with crossword rock star Will Shortz.


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Download or read book Gridlock written by Matt Gaffney and published by Running PressBook Pub. This book was released on 2006 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the spirit of Word Freak and Searching for Bobby Fischer, Gridlock is a chronicle of the quirky subculture of America's crossword puzzles. Tens of millions of Americans solve crossword puzzles regularly, but few know a thing about their genesis. Who writes crosswords, how—and for God's sake, why? Matt Gaffney is one of two dozen people who earns a living as a cruciverbalist. In Gridlock he provides an insider's look at the people who put that puzzle in your paper every day. With verve and gusto, Gaffney traces his own starving-artist struggle to find paying puzzle gigs, including marketing hip crosswords to the Gen-X market. He then moves on to topics like the effect of computers on crossword writing, including a man versus machine battle he stages to see who writes better crosswords; the ever-evolving crossword puzzle book market, where a top-selling series now has books shaped like a toilet seat; and a trip to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, where the "Cru" (collective slang noun meaning "the crossword puzzle writing community") hangs out in person once a year. Gridlock also features an interview with crossword rock star Will Shortz.


The Original Crossword Puzzle Publisher

The Original Crossword Puzzle Publisher

Author: John M. Samson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-04

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0743283147

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In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it this new publisher's first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed. Today, more than eighty years later, the legendary Simon & Schuster Crossword Puzzle Book series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. Published every two months, the series continues to provide the freshest and most original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors -- and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson -- these Sunday-sized brain-breakers offer hours of stimulation for solvers of every level. Can you take the challenge? Sharpen your pencils, grit your teeth, and find out!


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Download or read book The Original Crossword Puzzle Publisher written by John M. Samson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it this new publisher's first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed. Today, more than eighty years later, the legendary Simon & Schuster Crossword Puzzle Book series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. Published every two months, the series continues to provide the freshest and most original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors -- and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson -- these Sunday-sized brain-breakers offer hours of stimulation for solvers of every level. Can you take the challenge? Sharpen your pencils, grit your teeth, and find out!


New York Magazine Crosswords

New York Magazine Crosswords

Author: Maura Jacobson

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2006-03-14

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0812936841

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"Maura Jacobson and her puzzles are a national treasure." —Will Shortz, crossword editor of the New York Times Introducing the next volume of New York Magazine Crosswords, featuring 50 lighthearted Sunday-size puzzles from Maura Jacobson. Difficulty: Easy to Meduim Style: Middle-of-the-Road


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Download or read book New York Magazine Crosswords written by Maura Jacobson and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2006-03-14 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Maura Jacobson and her puzzles are a national treasure." —Will Shortz, crossword editor of the New York Times Introducing the next volume of New York Magazine Crosswords, featuring 50 lighthearted Sunday-size puzzles from Maura Jacobson. Difficulty: Easy to Meduim Style: Middle-of-the-Road


Stanley Newman's Ultimate Trivia Crosswords

Stanley Newman's Ultimate Trivia Crosswords

Author: Stanley Newman

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2005-09-13

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 081293573X

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What could Dick Tracy characters, the Muses, state residents' nicknames, JFK's inaugural address, and decathlon events possibly have in common? Each is the theme of a puzzle in Volume 3 of Stanley Newman's delightful trivia-inspired crossword series. Based on the best-selling Random House Reference title 10,000 Answers: The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia, which Stanley coauthored with Hal Fittipaldi, each volume in this series features 50 brand-new crosswords whose themes come directly from 10,000 Answers. In addition, every puzzle is overflowing with general trivia, in both its clues and its answers. With over 25,000 facts and 10,000 entries to draw on, this series is sure to be a hit with puzzlers and trivia buffs everywhere


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Download or read book Stanley Newman's Ultimate Trivia Crosswords written by Stanley Newman and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2005-09-13 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could Dick Tracy characters, the Muses, state residents' nicknames, JFK's inaugural address, and decathlon events possibly have in common? Each is the theme of a puzzle in Volume 3 of Stanley Newman's delightful trivia-inspired crossword series. Based on the best-selling Random House Reference title 10,000 Answers: The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia, which Stanley coauthored with Hal Fittipaldi, each volume in this series features 50 brand-new crosswords whose themes come directly from 10,000 Answers. In addition, every puzzle is overflowing with general trivia, in both its clues and its answers. With over 25,000 facts and 10,000 entries to draw on, this series is sure to be a hit with puzzlers and trivia buffs everywhere


Newsday Daily Crossword Puzzles

Newsday Daily Crossword Puzzles

Author: Stanley Newman

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2006-04

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0812935926

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The debut of a new series of crossword books from the Long Island paperNewsday, one of the largest newspapers in New York state, with a daily circulation of nearly half a million. •Newsdaycrosswords are syndicated worldwide to over 100 daily, Sunday, and Internet newspapers • These 50 daily-size puzzles were edited by Stanley Newman,Newsday's longtime crossword editor • Our first book ofNewsday-branded Sunday puzzles debuts in October 2005 [PuzzleMeter: difficulty--3; style--4]


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Download or read book Newsday Daily Crossword Puzzles written by Stanley Newman and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debut of a new series of crossword books from the Long Island paperNewsday, one of the largest newspapers in New York state, with a daily circulation of nearly half a million. •Newsdaycrosswords are syndicated worldwide to over 100 daily, Sunday, and Internet newspapers • These 50 daily-size puzzles were edited by Stanley Newman,Newsday's longtime crossword editor • Our first book ofNewsday-branded Sunday puzzles debuts in October 2005 [PuzzleMeter: difficulty--3; style--4]


Chicago Tribune Sunday Crossword Puzzles

Chicago Tribune Sunday Crossword Puzzles

Author: Wayne Robert Williams

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2006-02-14

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0812935632

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We are thrilled to bring you another volume of Sunday-size puzzles from the Chicago Tribune, edited by Wayne Robert Williams. The 50 crosswords in this book capture the essence of Chicago perfectly—some are contemporary, some are traditional, and most fall somewhere in the middle; the puzzle makers come to the Tribune from California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and many points in between. In other words, they're as delightfully diverse as Chicago itself! Difficulty: Medium Style: Middle-of-the-Road


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Download or read book Chicago Tribune Sunday Crossword Puzzles written by Wayne Robert Williams and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2006-02-14 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are thrilled to bring you another volume of Sunday-size puzzles from the Chicago Tribune, edited by Wayne Robert Williams. The 50 crosswords in this book capture the essence of Chicago perfectly—some are contemporary, some are traditional, and most fall somewhere in the middle; the puzzle makers come to the Tribune from California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and many points in between. In other words, they're as delightfully diverse as Chicago itself! Difficulty: Medium Style: Middle-of-the-Road


The Boston Globe Sunday Crossword Puzzles

The Boston Globe Sunday Crossword Puzzles

Author: Henry Hook

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2006-03-14

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0812934881

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The Boston Team Party!! For many years, the team of Henry Hook, Emily Cox, and Henry Rathvon have been entertaining Boston-area puzzle fans with their Sunday Globe crosswords. Now, puzzlers across America can try their hand at some of the cleverest crossword creations anywhere—contemporary, witty puzzles of New York Times caliber. Difficulty: Medium Style: Contemporary


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Download or read book The Boston Globe Sunday Crossword Puzzles written by Henry Hook and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2006-03-14 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boston Team Party!! For many years, the team of Henry Hook, Emily Cox, and Henry Rathvon have been entertaining Boston-area puzzle fans with their Sunday Globe crosswords. Now, puzzlers across America can try their hand at some of the cleverest crossword creations anywhere—contemporary, witty puzzles of New York Times caliber. Difficulty: Medium Style: Contemporary


Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus, Volume 1

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus, Volume 1

Author: Sylvia Bursztyn

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 1996-07-02

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0812927583

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An extra-value collection featuring two hundred witty, punny, Sunday crosswords from Tinseltown's Bursztyn & Tunick.


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Download or read book Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus, Volume 1 written by Sylvia Bursztyn and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 1996-07-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extra-value collection featuring two hundred witty, punny, Sunday crosswords from Tinseltown's Bursztyn & Tunick.


Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

Author: Sylvia Bursztyn

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0812934237

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Sylvia BursztynandBarry Tunick's delightfully punny Sunday crosswords are an institution.Los Angeles Timesreaders have relished them for more than 20 years; Random House Puzzles & Games solvers have snapped them up through more than 20 volumes. Thanks to Sylvia's freewheeling themes and grids and Barry's contemporary clues, this terrific team turns out the best-selling puzzle book series around, afterThe New York Times. [PuzzleMeter: Difficulty—Medium; Style—Very Contemporary]


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Download or read book Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles written by Sylvia Bursztyn and published by Random House Puzzles & Games. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sylvia BursztynandBarry Tunick's delightfully punny Sunday crosswords are an institution.Los Angeles Timesreaders have relished them for more than 20 years; Random House Puzzles & Games solvers have snapped them up through more than 20 volumes. Thanks to Sylvia's freewheeling themes and grids and Barry's contemporary clues, this terrific team turns out the best-selling puzzle book series around, afterThe New York Times. [PuzzleMeter: Difficulty—Medium; Style—Very Contemporary]