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Chambers Crossword Manual, 5th Edition

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Chambers Crossword Manual, 5th Edition by Don Manley is the definitive guide to modern crosswords. This essential handbook offers practical advice for solvers at every level, from beginners to experts, and includes numerous practice puzzles to hone your skills. Celebrated for its expertise and wit, it is a staple for crossword enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding and enjoyment of the craft.
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Acknowledged as the definitive work on modern crosswords, Chambers Crossword Manual is an essential handbook for all crossword fans from beginners to experts. It is packed with practical advice on solving crosswords, as well as many practice crosswords.

"Top of the crossword market - magisterial and authoritative" - Colin Dexter

"For the novice or the champion, this is the book" - Gyles Brandreth

"A truly kaleidoscopic feat" - Susie Dent

"I recommend it strongly" - Jonathan Crowther (Azed)

"Clever, detailed, and, above all, fun" - Simon Russell Beale

"The crossword oracle - witty, wise and indispensable." - Francis When

"The outstanding book about crosswords" - Sir Jeremy Morse

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444794632

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Chambers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Don Manley sets crosswords under a variety of Pseudonyms including Duck, Bradman, Giovanni, Pasquale and Quixote. He is one of only a handful of people to have set crosswords for all five major broadsheet newspapers. He has been The Observer's Azed clue-writing chamnpion on many occasions.

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