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Clever Cryptograms
"An imaginative collection of 300 simple substitution ciphers with word divisions, based on the sayings of 30 of the world's greatest thinkers, writers and philosophers. In addition to challenging your brain, these cryptograms will provide food for thought with meaningful messages from Einstein, Shaw, Whitman, Disraeli, Gandhi, Santayana and 24 others. Each one is also depicted in an original full-page drawing. Brief tips for solving cryptograms are provided for neophytes, and answers are in the back of the book, if needed."--Cryptologia.
- GenresNonfictionPuzzles
128 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 1994
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September 12, 2017
This cryptogram puzzle book stands out in my mind from the others because the book has 30 illustrations by Jim Sharpe that depict each of the famous people whose quotes appear in the book. It made me enjoy solving the puzzle-quotes more because of those art graphics. I could see their faces and place them historically by their attire.
One of the best things I like about Louise B. Moll's cryptogram books is general is that she provides a wonderful tutorial at the beginning of each book entitled "How to Use This Book." It isn't really about using the book; it is, however, about how to unscramble the codes to come up with the solutions. In my opinion, it is the most valuable page in the book. Never skip it!
Pros: Moll's books are organized well, so it is easy to find the Solutions section. (There is no Hints sections so you either figure out the puzzles on your own or you get stumped and look up the decoded puzzle at the back of the book.) They are all numbered so that is easy enough to do.
Cons: I really wished her books came with spiral bindings. It is difficult to work the puzzles on your lap or while standing because the books don't open up wide enough to easily write the decoded letters. You have to sit at a table and push the book spine down hard to write on the pages.
One of the best things I like about Louise B. Moll's cryptogram books is general is that she provides a wonderful tutorial at the beginning of each book entitled "How to Use This Book." It isn't really about using the book; it is, however, about how to unscramble the codes to come up with the solutions. In my opinion, it is the most valuable page in the book. Never skip it!
Pros: Moll's books are organized well, so it is easy to find the Solutions section. (There is no Hints sections so you either figure out the puzzles on your own or you get stumped and look up the decoded puzzle at the back of the book.) They are all numbered so that is easy enough to do.
Cons: I really wished her books came with spiral bindings. It is difficult to work the puzzles on your lap or while standing because the books don't open up wide enough to easily write the decoded letters. You have to sit at a table and push the book spine down hard to write on the pages.
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