Think Inside the Box
Solve Puzzles from the Hit Movie, Learn to Construct Your Own Crosswords, and Much More
"Irresistible...punsters, linguists, and crossword puzzle fanatics everywhere couldn't ask for a more bracing tribute.... Buoyant and exhilaratingly brainy."
"---Variety "on the movie" Wordplay"
Are you a crossword fan? Or have you always wondered about the appeal of these puzzles but never tried them yourself? With the premiere of" Wordplay, " a documentary about crossword puzzles, legendary" New York Times "puzzle editor Will Shortz, and the legions of solvers who devour his creations, here's your chance to become a part of the puzzle craze
Featuring some of the greatest puzzles from" The New York Times "and the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
With an introduction by Will Shortz; the story of how he created the famous "Wordplay" crossword from constructor Merl Reagle; the inside crossword dope from Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, and others; and the inside story of the movie's creation from producer Christine O'Malley and director Patrick Creadon
Learn how to create your own crossword; read what Bill Clinton and Bob Dole thought of the famous 1996 "Election Day" crossword; try the only" New York Times "crossword that can't be solved completely with a regular pen or pencil (hint: it features the Indigo Girls), and much more
""Wordplay " has] potential to capture the commercial audience that made hits out of documentaries such as" Spellbound "and" Mad Hot Ballroom.""
---Associated Press"