The Oxford Guide to Word Games

The Oxford Guide to Word Games by Tony Augarde. Published by Oxford University Press, New York, NY, 1984. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Sm bump to top spine corner, balance of book in excellent condition. 240 Pgs. ISBN 0192141449. LCCN 83-25140. This charming reference book, which encompasses crosswords, acrostics, anagrams, Scrabble, tongue-twisters, and countless other games of verbal ingenuity. The book recounts the origins of various word games, outlines their history, describes how to play them, and discusses the many names and rules they have acquired over the years. In addition, the book is full of anecdotes about famous authors and other notables who have enjoyed word games. Whether one loves riddles or chronograms, puns or Consequences, this book will be a source of endless fascination and delight. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 13677.