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Bezig met laden... Cruciverbalism: A Crossword Fanatic's Guide to Life in the Griddoor Stanley Newman
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. If I didn't like crossword puzzles, I would probably give this book only two or three stars. But for anyone who has struggled to find a four letter word ending in "ue" with the clue "a pout or grimace," this quick read book is FUN and gives helpful hints to solve any crossword puzzle. The author has very strong opinions about crossword constructors and editors and does not hesitate to share those opinions with the reader. ( ) If you were asking for a book recommendation I wouldn’t mention this one even though it’s mildly entertaining. It’s a scattered thing that reads like several magazine articles, but there is some interesting information in there. It’s a bit about the crossword business, a bit about how to solve crosswords, and a lot about the author and their opinions. It’s a quick read and worth it if you’re interested in crosswords, but I wouldn’t go out of my way. An enjoyable little book about the world of crossword solvers and creators, including the author's crusade against former New York Times crossword editor, Eugene Maleska, who printed puzzles with obscure clues that nobody could be expected to solve without extensive reference works (or the Web, which wasn't available back then). When the Times hired Will Shortz to edit the crossword after Maleska's death, the tide had turned to using clues that required cleverness, rather than encyclopedic knowledge. The author also writes about his successful tournament play and how he became a crossword editor for Newsday. He includes some tips about solving puzzles, including a list of 100 essential words and their definitions. One interesting thing I learned is, contrary to the common perception, the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle is not the week's most difficult. Puzzles increase in difficulty only from Monday to Saturday, with the Sunday puzzle being at about the Wednesday level (only larger). I think I'll spare this fact from my parents who take great pride in solving the Sunday puzzle. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
For the millions of people who do crosswords, the person behind the puzzle is always something of a mystery. What puzzler wouldn't want to know how a constructor thinks when putting together a puzzle? Or the secret rules that guide the selections of clues and answers? Or how to outsmart the constructor by understanding his mindset? A few tips about how to improve solving skills wouldn't hurt, either. Putting it all together in an accessible and witty "guide to life in the grid" is just what everybody wants and needs. CRUCIVERBALISM will help people become better solvers and have more fun doing crosswords. It will also pull back the curtain on puzzle–making itself, outlining the history of crosswords, showing how they have evolved over the past century, and how rules and the mindsets of puzzle editors have changed over time. It will pass along the guidelines the author provides to his stable of puzzle constructors, and tidbits such as the "100 essential words" for the pursuit of crossword happiness. Finally, it will recount the decade–long battle between Old Guard and New Wave constructors, bringing in a cast of colorful characters living in a world of words. The book will be a combination of crossword self–help, wisdom, trivia and stories that will fascinate today's millions of avid puzzlers. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)793.732The arts Recreational and performing arts Indoor games and amusements Non-action games, puzzles [boardgames now 794] Puzzles and puzzle games CrosswordsLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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