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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...

A challenging collection of 225 classic crosswords from America's premier puzzle series.

Here are 225 big--and tough--crosswords taken from out-of-print books in the famous Simon & Schuster crossword puzzle series. Inside are tons of Sunday Times-caliber wordplay just waiting to taunt and tantalize you. Originally edited by former New York Times crossword editor Eugene Maleska and his colleague John Samson, every puzzle in this book has been completely revised and updated. Super Crossword Book #13 is the ultimate challenge for the truly fearless crossword aficionado.

If you know what Labarre, France, and Bloomington, Indiana, have in common, this is the book for you
Here for the very first time are fifty never-before-published puzzles devoted entirely to Star Trek(R). Edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson, these crossword puzzles will challenge your knowledge of the everyday and the obscure related to every Star Trek series and movie. Grab a cup of raktajino and solve them all.

Sixty-four million people do it at least once a week. Nabokov wrote about it. Bill Clinton even did it in the White House. The crossword puzzle has arguably been our national obsession since its birth almost a century ago. Now, in Crossworld, writer, translator, and lifelong puzzler Marc Romano goes where no Number 2 pencil has gone before, as he delves into the minds of the world s cleverest crossword creators and puzzlers, and sets out on his own quest to join their ranks.
While covering the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament for the Boston Globe, Romano was amazed by...

Monday's Crosswords Do with Ease Tuesday's Crosswords Not a Breeze Wednesday's Crosswords Harder Still Thursday's Crosswords Take Real Skill Friday's Crosswords -- You've Come This Far...Saturday's Crosswords -- You're a Star

For millions of people, the New York Times crossword puzzles are as essential to each day as the first cup of coffee in the morning. Now, for the first time ever, these premier puzzles are available in six clever installments. With each day of the week, the puzzles increase gradually in skill level; Monday's the easiest, but Saturday's sure to challenge Push your...

This extra-value collection of 200 Los Angeles Times Sunday crosswords is a great bargain for anyone who loves fun-filled, pun-filled puzzles. The first omnibus collection from the LA Times was amazingly popular, and this second volume follows right in its footsteps.

This extra-value collection of 200 Los Angeles Times Sunday crosswords is a great bargain for anyone who loves fun-filled, pun-filled puzzles. The first omnibus collection from the LA Times was amazingly popular, and the second one is off to a strong start. Now the third one is ready to entertain its loyal, ravenous fan base.

For 16 years, the legendary Dr. Eugene T. Maleska ruled the roost of puzzledom as the New York Times crossword editor, and he did so with inimitable style. Now, in a special tribute to this landmark editor, a new volume of 100 Sunday Times crosswords edited by Dr. Maleska that have never been published in book form.

This meticulously crafted collection of 200 Sunday-size puzzles from The Washington Post Sunday Crosswords will please fans of all shapes and sizes. Not too traditional, not too contemporary, these crosswords are just right for puzzlers of all tastes.

Containing one hundred puzzles from the best of yesterday's and today's crossword constructors, this elegant commemorative edition is a collector's item for every New York Times crossword puzzle fan.
To celebrate the twenty-fifth volume of Sunday crosswords from The New York Times, Times Books is proud to present this expanded anniversary edition. The first fifty puzzles in this book are the best and brightest from the history of The Times -- including their very first crossword -- and have been personally selected by Will Shortz. The next fifty are modern-day...

Millions of Canadians crave a good mental challenge, and in order to feed their hunger many turn to the daily crossword puzzle in their local newspaper. Often, however, before they even get to 1-Across, they must stop thinking "in Canadian" and shift cultural gears. It is a sad reality that Canada just doesn't figure highly in what is undoubtedly one of our favourite pastimes: solving the daily crossword.

The crosswords in this book contain plenty of references to this country: its heroes and rogues, its geography, sports, history, arts, - its "Canadian-ness." Here the solver might...

The classic crossword series returns with 300 never-before-published puzzles

In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it the 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. This series continues to provide the freshest and most original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors--and...

Though known for its fierce polemics and contrarian political voices, one of the most abiding and popular features of The Nation magazine -- and something Republicans would consider subscribing to the magazine for -- are Frank Lewis' weekly crossword puzzles which have appeared in the magazine since 1947. This new collection of Lewis' work -- the first in over a decade -- will delight Lewis fans and crossword puzzlers alike with his trademark cryptic, punning and anigram-atic style.

For readers who pick up the Sunday New York Times and throw out the crossword section because the clues are too difficult, The Everything(R) Easy Crosswords Book is the book for you

Let's face it, how does anyone know who the sixth ruler of Egypt was without looking it up? The Everything(R) Easy Crosswords Book is ideal for anyone who wants to build his or her mental acuity and puzzle-solving abilities. Puzzlemaster Douglas Fink has created a volume of 200 original crosswords guaranteed to keep readers engrossed for hours at a time.

The Everything(R) Easy...

The 15 million Americans who do crossword puzzles know that it's far more than just a hobby. Zen and the Art of Crossword Puzzles is a fun and philosophical look at this beloved pastime--from why we love crossword puzzles and how they benefit us in unexpected ways, to puzzle solving as a spiritual practice and how that practice contributes to our self-awareness and personal growth. Each chapter opens with a puzzle, luring puzzle fans into a crossword journey rich with meaning and magic. The first book of its kind, Zen and the Art of Crossword Puzzles is sure to be a hit with crossword puzzle...

If you're a crossword lover who likes to stretch your mental muscles while soaking up some sun, The Everything Crosswords for the Beach Book is a beach bag must-have. These light and breezy puzzles include themes like:
Sandcastles
Surfing
Waves
Boating

Filled with 150 crossword puzzles, The Everything Crosswords for the Beach Book is all you need to wile away a lazy afternoon in the sun. These fun yet challenging crosswords are perfect for a day at the beach or just an hour in the backyard

Sure to be one of the seven wonders of the puzzle world Perfect for solvers who just can't get enough, this collection contains 1,001 of the Times' best puzzles-- solvable by novices and experts alike.

Featuring:
-1,001 New York Times crosswords
-Perfect for solvers of all skill levels
-Edited by crossword great Will Shortz.

New York Times crosswords--one of life's simple pleasures

- Seventy-five easy, enjoyable crossword puzzles from The New York Times
- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz
- Convenient format is perfect for carrying anywhere