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Costello, Matthew J.

 
9780486292250: The Greatest Puzzles of All Time
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0486292258 ISBN 13 : 9780486292250
Editeur : Dover Publications, 2012

Synopsis

This challenging collection of conundrums encourages puzzle lovers to get out the pencil, paper, or even the computer and try their hand at some of the world's most perplexing brainteasers. Included are time-honored classics as well as groundbreaking creations that will test the mettle of even the most persevering puzzlist. Some are tinged with murder, mystery, and magic. Others exude charm and, occasionally, a dash of whimsy but they're all clever. Also here are the dramatic stories behind the creation of many famous puzzles, as well as exciting accounts of the great Houdini and the magical arts of the incredible Johnny Eck, Sam Loyd, Henry Dudeney, and other leading exponents of mystification. You'll learn about the world's earliest riddles, the birth of the crossword puzzle, the puzzle magic of Lewis Carroll, and such intriguing subjects as the Lure of the Labyrinth; Hoaxes, Hokum, and Real Horrors; 3-D Puzzles; Murder and Mayhem, and much more. A great way to baffle friends and acquaintances, this wide-ranging sourcebook will fascinate anyone with a logical mind and a disposition to test it.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This challenging collection of conundrums encourages puzzle lovers to get out the pencil, paper, or even the computer and try their hand at some of the world's most perplexing brainteasers. Included are time-honored classics as well as groundbreaking creations that will test the mettle of even the most persevering puzzlist. Some are tinged with murder, mystery, and magic. Others exude charm and, occasionally, a dash of whimsy but they're all clever. Also here are the dramatic stories behind the creation of many famous puzzles, as well as exciting accounts of the great Houdini and the magical arts of the incredible Johnny Eck, Sam Loyd, Henry Dudeney, and other leading exponents of mystification. You'll learn about the world's earliest riddles, the birth of the crossword puzzle, the puzzle magic of Lewis Carroll, and such intriguing subjects as the Lure of the Labyrinth; Hoaxes, Hokum, and Real Horrors; 3-D Puzzles; Murder and Mayhem, and much more. A great way to baffle friends and acquaintances, this wide-ranging sourcebook will fascinate anyone with a logical mind and a disposition to test it.

Biographie de l'auteur

Matthew J. Costello is the award-winning author of many novels. He is also a bestselling game designer, including the acclaimed "Doom 3". He lives north of New York City.

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Éditeur
Dover Publications
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0486292258
ISBN 13 
9780486292250
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
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