Think Inside the Box!
Solve Puzzles from the Hit Movie, Learn to Construct Your Own Crosswords, and Much More
“ Irresistible...punsters, linguists, and crossword puzzle fanatics everywhere couldn’ t ask for a more bracing tribute.... Buoyant and exhilaratingly brainy.”
"---Variety "on the movie" Wordplay"
Are you a crossword fan? Or have you always wondered about the appeal of these puzzles but never tried them yourself? With the premiere of" Wordplay," a documentary about crossword puzzles, legendary" New York Times "puzzle editor Will Shortz, and the legions of solvers who devour his creations, here’ s your chance to become a part of the puzzle craze!
• Featuring some of the greatest puzzles from" The New York Times "and the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
• With an introduction by Will Shortz; the story of how he created the famous “ Wordplay” crossword from constructor Merl Reagle; the inside crossword dope from Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, and others; and the inside story of the movie’ s creation from producer Christine O’ Malley and director Patrick Creadon
• Learn how to create your own crossword; read what Bill Clinton and Bob Dole thought of the famous 1996 “ Election Day” crossword; try the only" New York Times "crossword that can’ t be solved completely with a regular pen or pencil (hint: it features the Indigo Girls), and much more!
“ "Wordplay "[has] potential to capture the commercial audience that made hits out of documentaries such as" Spellbound "and" Mad Hot Ballroom."”
---Associated Press
Visitthe" Wordplay "movie Web site at www.wordplaythemovie.com.

• ISBN: 0312364032
• ISBN-13: 9780312364038
• Author : Creators of the Hit Documentary
• Foreword by : Will Shortz
• Category : Games - Word & Word Search
• Language : English
• Format:  Paperback - Search for other formats
• Publication Date: 6/1/2006
• Publisher Imprint: St. Martin's Griffin
• Price ($AUD): $18.95


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