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The Greatest Crossword Puzzle Book Ever Written The Original 1924 Edition

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Cover of The Greatest Crossword Puzzle Book Ever Written The Original 1924 Edition by Prosper Buranelli
Publisher: Skyhorse
Year: 2024
Language: en
Edition: Anniversary
Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781510778832
ISBN-10: 1510778837
Dimensions:
Height: 9 inches
Length: 7.5 inches
Weight: 0.75 Pounds
Width: 0.5 inches
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The Greatest Crossword Puzzle Book Ever Written The Original 1924 Edition by Prosper Buranelli is a 100th Anniversary Edition published by Skyhorse on April 16, 2024. This edition features 144 pages and is presented in English. It includes 48 original crosswords from the New York World, marking a significant milestone in the history of crossword puzzles and the publishing industry.

Readers will find a collection that not only showcases the charm of classic crosswords but also highlights the evolution of puzzles as a popular activity. This book serves as a tribute to the art of crossword creation and the legacy of its early publishers. With a foreword by master puzzler Michelle Arnot, this edition is suitable for both avid puzzlers and collectors interested in the history of games and activities related to language arts.


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A 100th Anniversary Edition of the first crossword puzzle book ever—with a foreword by master puzzler Michelle Arnot, author of Crossword Puzzles for Dummies. 

April 18, 2024, marks the 100th Anniversary of when Dick Simon and Max Schuster of Simon & Schuster published their first book called The Cross Word Puzzle Book

Containing 48 original crosswords from the newspaper New York World, Dick Simon and Lincoln Schuster published this original compilation to immediate success, thus paving the way for the formation of the publishing giant, Simon & Schuster.

With a brand-new foreword by Michelle Arnot, author of Crossword Puzzles for Dummies (Wiley, 1998), this book is a timeless classic that celebrates both the crossword puzzle and the art of book publishing. A perfect gift for any collector or puzzler alike! It’s the greatest because it’s the first!

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“The Greatest Crossword Puzzle Book Ever Written The Original 1924 Edition” is credited to Prosper Buranelli.
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Publisher: Skyhorse. Year: 2024.
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ISBN-13: 9781510778832. ISBN-10: 1510778837.
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Language: en. Pages: 144. Edition: Anniversary.

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