Random House Puzzlemaker's Handbook (RH Crosswords) - Softcover

Rosen, Mel

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9780812925449: Random House Puzzlemaker's Handbook (RH Crosswords)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0812925440 ISBN 13: 9780812925449
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games, 1995

Synopsis

If you've always wondered how crosswords and other word puzzles are made, or you've thought of trying your hand at it yourself, this book explains the craft step-by-step: how to put words and black squares together, write clues, and market the finished product. There's little to compare with the thrill of entertaining millions of people -- and getting paid in the bargain!

If you're new to puzzle solving, you'll find many helpful tips to get you started or improve your skills. If you regularly solve the crosswords in your newspaper but are mystified by diagramless puzzles, acrostic puzzles, or cryptic crosswords, this book will help you tackle these challenging and entertaining variations.

An introduction by the New York Times crossword editor, Will Shortz, and a fascinating history of word puzzles and luminaries round out the Random House Puzzlemaker's Handbook, making it the complete cruciverbalist's reference -- the only book of its kind.

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ways wondered how crosswords and other word puzzles are made, or you've thought of trying your hand at it yourself, this book explains the craft step-by-step: how to put words and black squares together, write clues, and market the finished product. There's little to compare with the thrill of entertaining millions of people -- and getting paid in the bargain!

If you're new to puzzle solving, you'll find many helpful tips to get you started or improve your skills. If you regularly solve the crosswords in your newspaper but are mystified by diagramless puzzles, acrostic puzzles, or cryptic crosswords, this book will help you tackle these challenging and entertaining variations.

An introduction by the New York Times crossword editor, Will Shortz, and a fascinating history of word puzzles and luminaries round out the Random House Puzzlemaker's Handbook, making it the complete cruciverbalist's reference -- the only book of its kind.

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Publisher
Random House Puzzles & Games
Publication date
1995
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0812925440
ISBN 13 
9780812925449
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
230
Rating
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars
    9 ratings by Goodreads