The Jigsaw Puzzle Piecing Together a History |
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| Author:
| Williams, Anne D. |
| Foreword by:
| Shortz, Will |
| ISBN: | 978-0-425-20182-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2005 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Berkley Trade |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.00 |
Book Description:
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Renowned puzzle expert Anne D. Williams offers the big picture on the enduringly popular and deeply satisfying hobby that has enthralled puzzlers worldwide for centuries. From its origins in the mid-1700s to its many modern incarnations, The Jigsaw Puzzleexplores the cultural impact this past-time has had on society, its role as an educational tool, and its popularity with some famous puzzlers-including Queen Elizabeth II and Stephen King.
Renowned puzzle expert Anne D. Williams offers the big picture on the enduringly popular and deeply satisfying hobby that has enthralled puzzlers worldwide for centuries. From its origins in the mid-1700s to its many modern incarnations, The Jigsaw Puzzleexplores the cultural impact this past-time has had on society, its role as an educational tool, and its popularity with some famous puzzlers-including Queen Elizabeth II and Stephen King.