The New York Times Will Shortz's Favorite Puzzlemakers: 100 Crosswords Made By the Best in the Business; Plus Who They Are and How They Do It

by The New York Times, Will Shortz (Editor)

Overview

For the first time ever, Will Shortz personally selects 75 of his favorite puzzles from his tenure as editor of The New York Times crossword puzzles.

Special commentary will appear along with each puzzle and give clever insight into the puzzle-solving world that Will Shortz dominates. Getting to know the background on these puzzles will add a new dimension for the growing number of crossword buffs. Also included is a special introduction written by Shortz that explains why these puzzles qualify as his favorites among the thousands of puzzles he has edited in his career. Since Will Shortz has become crossword editor of the Times, the puzzles have featured increased wordplay, and a hip, contemporary attitude towards crosswording.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250032553
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/24/2015
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,103,791
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has edited countless books of crossword puzzles, Sudoku, KenKen, and all manner of brain-busters.

Editorial Reviews

Will Shortz's Favorite Crossword Puzzles is a must-have for any serious puzzler, and jolly good fun for anyone else.” —CNN.com

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