Puzzled

Name: Puzzled
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781743314296
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Secrets and clues from a life lost in words

By David Astle

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Puzzled by David Astle is a delightful exploration of the world of puzzles, blending humour and personal anecdotes with clever insights into the art of problem-solving. The book takes readers on an entertaining journey through crosswords, word games, and enigmatic challenges, offering a witty perspective on why puzzles captivate so many. It's a humorous and engaging read for puzzle enthusiasts and novices alike.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by wordplay and love a good brain teaser, as it dives into the clever world of crosswords and puzzles with humour and wit. Perfect for those who relish untangling tricky clues while enjoying a light-hearted approach to mental challenges.

From teenage word-nerd to Australia's pre-eminent (and most fiendish) puzzle-maker, Puzzled is a memoir of a life lost in words as well as a revealing guide to the deepest mysteries of crossword and other word puzzles.

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Many a puzzle solver has battled against the devilish mind of long-time crossword maker and wordaholic David Astle, known to many as DA.

In Puzzled he holds out a helping hand to the lost and perplexed, taking us on a personal tour into the secret life of words. Clue by clue, chapter by chapter, we step through a central puzzle, uncovering and unravelling word-secrets as we go.

The Steve Irwin Fluke, the Swastika Accident, the Abracadabra Pyramid - hidden meanings, anagrams, reversals - all the Dark Arts are finally revealed.

More than a how-to manual, more than a memoir, Puzzled enlightens us about cryptics and delights in the quirky realm of wordplay. It is a book for word junkies everywhere.

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Puzzled by David Astle is celebrated for its mind-bending and humorous approach to cryptic crosswords. Renowned individuals like Bill Leak and Geoffrey Rush praise Astle for his ingenious and challenging puzzles, comparing the experience to a rewarding mental workout imbued with fun and wit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743314296

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 516g

Pages: 424

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About the Author

David Astle has written two novels, Marzipan Plan and Book of Miles, plus two non-fiction works: One Down, One Missing and Offbeat Australia. Between books, he drives the world to delight and despair as Friday's crossword setter, DA, appearing in both The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

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