Download or read book The Crossword Obsession written by Coral Amende and published by . This book was released on 2001-09-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1913, they've been captivating, frustrating, teasing, and teaching us-and today crosswords are one of mankind's most popular pastimes. From its ancestors (such as Lewis Carroll's 'Doublets' puzzles), to its debut in New York's Sunday World newspaper, to the Jazz Age craze that led a public library to limit customers' dictionary time, to the modern-day phenomenon pursued by everyone from Bill Clinton to Stephen King, they've piqued our curiosity and unlocked our imagination. This lively, detailed history of the crossword puzzle gives you the whole story, from square one to the last word. With behind-the-scenes insights from competition champs, opinions from prominent puzzlemakers on such controversial issues as "crosswordese," tips on cluing and construction for the Will Wengs of tomorrow, and a bonus selection of challenging puzzles, this book will delight anyone who's ever experienced the incomparable satisfaction of filling in that last blank-and finally cracking the crossword. Includes Puzzles, Tips, and Resources for Solvers