Across or Down, the Best Crosswords Around! 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 eighty years later, the legendary "Simon & Schuster Crossword Puzzle Book" series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. This 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. Look for more puzzles in the new series, "Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Books," available in 2008!.