In 1924 Simon & Schuster published its first title The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it this new publisher s first release it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed. Today more than seventy-five years later the legendary Simon & Schuster Crossword Puzzle Book series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. Published every two months the series continues to provide the freshest and most original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors -- and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson -- these Sunday-sized brain-breakers offer hours of stimulation for solvers of every level. Can you take the challenge? Sharpen your pencils grit your teeth and find out!