{"product_id":"simon-and-schuster-crossword-treasury-42-9780743270564","title":"Simon and Schuster Crossword Treasury # 42","description":"Simon \u0026amp; Schuster has once again dipped into its famous puzzle archives and collected some of the best crosswords ever constructed. Taken from out-of-print books and fully updated, these classics were originally edited by legendary \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e crossword puzzle editor Eugene T. Maleska and his partner, John M. Samson. The results of their expertise are bound to delight lovers of word games everywhere. So sharpen your wits and get ready for hours of puzzling pleasure with these 75 gems from the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamson, John M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - John M. Samson is an expert crossword puzzle constructor and editor. His crosswords have been published in leading magazines and newspapers across the country, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in upstate New York. John's favorite published crossword is his three-page centerfold for \u003ci\u003eGolf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e featuring pictures of past US Open winners. John's puzzles have appeared in unconventional settings: on cereal boxes, a rock band's album cover, and the side of a three-story brick building. A jigsaw puzzle for US Congress members, a crossword in the shape of the H. J. Heinz keystone logo, and another in the shape of an Absolut Vodka bottle were memorable design challenges. John has been honored to construct special birthday puzzles for Lee Iacocca, F. Lee Bailey, Ed Ruscha, Keith Hernandez, Frank Sinatra, James Stewart, and Harry Connick Jr., and framed fan letters from Stephen King and Frank Sinatra hang proudly in his upstate New York office.","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50412942786834,"sku":"9780743270564","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0a0b5087-b063-4210-a938-5dc8105d239d.jpg?v=1729335128","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/simon-and-schuster-crossword-treasury-42-9780743270564","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}