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Speedsolving the Cube

Easy-to-Follow, Step-by-Step Instructions for Many Popular 3-D Puzzles
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Speedsolving the Cube by Dan Harris offers a light-hearted exploration into the world of Rubik's Cube enthusiasts. With humour, it delves into the techniques and tricks for solving the iconic puzzle quickly and efficiently. Ideal for both beginners and experienced solvers, the book provides insightful strategies to improve solving times while engaging the reader with witty anecdotes from the Rubik's Cube community.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the quirky world of solving Rubik's Cubes, presented with a humorous twist. It offers playful insights into the techniques and culture of cube solving, making it a delightful read for both puzzle enthusiasts and those who appreciate a good laugh.

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Seedcubing is spreading like wildfire. This guide provides illustrations and solving techniques for speedcubbing.

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They call it speedcubing—a mind-bending blur of quick twists and turns that solves Rubik's Cube in times that have been clocked at less than 20 seconds!

Today, thanks to the 2003 revival of the Rubik's World Championships, speedcubing is spreading like wildfire. Here, complete with detailed illustrations and basic as well as advanced solving techniques, is the ultimate speedcuber's guide.

It not only gives the solution to the familiar 3x3x3 cube (which has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000—that's 43 quintillion—possible positions), but also the 2x2x2, 4x4x4, and staggeringly difficult 5x5x5 puzzles.

With millions of cubes out there and countless would-be champions looking for tips to improve their times, this is the definitive manual for this unique sport.

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Speedsolving the Cube by Dan Harris has been praised for its straightforward guidance and helpful tips on improving speed and efficiency when solving Rubik's Cubes. Readers found the book's humorous tone engaging and appreciated its clear instructions, making it a fun and informative read for both beginners and seasoned cubers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781402753138

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Illustration: all in color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Robert Steimle

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 273g

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