Since its 1913 debut, the crossword puzzle has grown into one of mankind's most enduring and popular pastimes. This lively, detailed history of the crossword puzzle not only gives you a few clues about how and why these puzzles became so popular, but also introduces the people behind the story and the surprising role that crosswords have played in our world. Behind-the-scenes insights from competition champs; opinions from prominent puzzlemakers; tips on cluing and construction for the Will Wengs of tomorrow and a selection of challenging puzzles. 369 Pgs.2001