- ISBN13: 9780060890605
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Product Description
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 … More >>
Cruciverbalism: A Crossword Fanatic’s Guide to Life in the Grid
It is incredibly informative, inspirational and a delightfil read.
Joe Connolly
Wilsonville, OR Rating: 5 / 5
I emerged as a new solver after reading this book. Highly educating, esp Chapter Five “Pulling Back the Curtain: The Hidden Rules of the Grid”. I also loved the tips on how to get Saturday-savvy. D’oh! Now I understand why the top-row words are always consonants-concentrated. I also learned a lot from the author’s explanation on the high occurrence of the Quartet letters (E, R S & D) at the bottom row. What a great REDS idea.
Rating: 5 / 5
Hey, if you like to work crossword puzzles you’re gonna love this book. You will not only be thoroughly entertained, but you will learn a thing or two in the process. Newman’s enthusiasm is contagious even though I was already quite passionate about the subject to begin with. Maybe even fanatical. But if I wasn’t before reading Cruciverbalism, I probably qualify as a full-fledged fanatic now because I’ve experienced a distinct improvement in my solving skills thanks to a few insider tips from the master.
Check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Rating: 5 / 5
Found the book to be informative but not what I expected. I thought it would be more help in cross word puzzles. I liked the authors method of writing and the reading was easy. Rating: 3 / 5
This book is a quick fun read. It presents both historical information that long time puzzle solvers will enjoy as well as basic info sure to help the beginner. Also included are tips for solving puzzles and suggestions for improving your solving skills. Reading this book is sure create or renew an interest in crossword puzzles. Written with a puzzler’s wry sense of humor. Highly recommended! Rating: 5 / 5