Far from the closeted intellectuals you might expect, these influential puzzlers have had extraordinary lives. Some are tragic, some awe-inspiring, but all are fascinating--like the puzzler who was arrested under suspicion of supplying secrets to the Nazis through his clues. The life story of each creator is offered along with an explanation of what makes their clues so fiendishly rewarding and a selection of the greatest puzzles from across their career. A Display of Lights (9) --in crossword parlance, lights is a word ...
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Far from the closeted intellectuals you might expect, these influential puzzlers have had extraordinary lives. Some are tragic, some awe-inspiring, but all are fascinating--like the puzzler who was arrested under suspicion of supplying secrets to the Nazis through his clues. The life story of each creator is offered along with an explanation of what makes their clues so fiendishly rewarding and a selection of the greatest puzzles from across their career. A Display of Lights (9) --in crossword parlance, lights is a word for "clue"--is both a great read and a collection of some of the greatest crosswords of all time. It's the perfect gift for lovers of cryptic crosswords everywhere.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780230714465.
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