Crossword Crosstalk: Secrets of Making Puzzles and Solving Them

Tunick, Barry and Sylvia Bursztyn

ISBN 10: 0884962814 / ISBN 13: 9780884962816

Published by Capra Pr, 1988

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Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1988. Soft Cover, first edition( no additional printings indicated). Clean and solid covers, The interior is crisp and clean, with no names or markings. Book condition: near fine. "Bursztyn collaborated with her puzzle partner Barry Tunick on The Times word game from April 1980 until his death in 2007, then continued on her own till 2011. She would construct the grid and fill in the words according to the theme she had conceived, then send the game to Tunick,who would write the corresponding clues. They were known for their clever wordplay featuring puns and anagrams. Two puzzlers who explain themselves with grace and wit, within the bounds of their square entertainments.". Seller Inventory # 5609

Bibliographic Details

Title: Crossword Crosstalk: Secrets of Making ...

Publisher: Capra Pr

Publication Date: 1988

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition.

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Synopsis:

The authors describe their partnership as crossword puzzle writers, tell how they create puzzles, and share tips on solving crossword puzzles