Simplex 150

Mary O'Brien

ISBN 10: 071714755X / ISBN 13: 9780717147557

Verlag: Gill, IE, 2009

All newly published in book form, Simplex 150 has been compiled by Mary O' Brien, who has been setting the Simplex crossword for more than 20 years. This is her ninth book.Solving Simplex, the most popular crossword in Ireland, is an integral part of the day for Irish Times readers. It first appeared in the newspaper on 21 May 1951, initially on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It was immediately popular and the newspaper soon bowed to pressure from readers to publish it in every edition. The format has changed little in the past 55 years, offering today what it always has: a mild degree of mental stimulation, a gentle challenge and a most enjoyable break from the stresses and strains of daily life. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9780717147557

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All newly published in book form, Simplex 150 has been compiled by Mary O’ Brien, who has been setting the Simplex crossword for more than 20 years. This is her ninth book.

Solving Simplex, the most popular crossword in Ireland, is an integral part of the day for Irish Times readers. It first appeared in the newspaper on 21 May 1951, initially on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It was immediately popular and the newspaper soon bowed to pressure from readers to publish it in every edition. The format has changed little in the past 55 years, offering today what it always has: a mild degree of mental stimulation, a gentle challenge and a most enjoyable break from the stresses and strains of daily life.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Mary O'Brien is a former Irish Times staff member who has been setting Simplex crosswords since 1986. She currently facilitates “Healing Pen” Writing Workshops for people whose lives are affected by cancer and is completing a postgraduate degree in Creative Writing. 

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Simplex 150
Verlag: Gill, IE
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: New