Eugene Maleska

The New York Times Sunday Crossword Tribute to Eugene T. Maleska - The New York Times Eugene Maleska

Jacket Description/Back: This special volume celebrates the 16-year reign of Eugene T. Maleska, the third of only four New York Times crossword editors. During his stint, Maleska gained a loyal following by helping pave the way for more innovative puzzle constructions. Now, fans everywhere can enjoy these 100 puzzles, which have never been published in book form, and revisit the talent that was Eugene T. Maleska. Notes about Other Books: IF YOU ENJOY THE PUZZLES IN THIS BOOK, YOU ARE SURE TO LIKE THESE OTHER COLLECTIONS FROM RANDOM HOUSE PUZZLES & GAMES: The Washington Post SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLESFifty Sunday-size puzzles from the pages of The Washington Post, all edited by William R. Mackaye. Los Angeles Times SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLESPun-filled lively puzzles from the pages of the Los Angeles Times. The Boston Blobe SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLESContemporary, clever puzzles, selected as "among America's best Sunday puzzles" by Games magazine. Jacket Description/Flap: For 16 years, the legendary Dr. Eugene T. Maleska ruled the roost of puzzledom as the "New York Times crossword editor, and he did so with inimitable style. Now, in a special tribute to this landmark editor, a new volume of 100 Sunday "Times crosswords edited by Dr. Maleska that have never been published in book form. Biographical Note: Eugene T. Maleska, the third crossword puzzle editor of "The New York Times," held the position from 1977 to 1993.

Contributor Bio:  Maleska, Eugene T Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of "The New York Times" since 1993. Mr. Shortz founded both the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, where he serves as director, and the World Puzzle Championship, where he is the captain of the U. S. team. He is the current Puzzlemaster for "Weekend Edition Sunday" on National Public Radio.