17: Cruciverbalism: A Crossword Fanatic's Guide to Life in the Grid, Stanley Newman

Newman is a tosser. He's the editor of the Newsday crossword and takes himself and crosswords way too seriously. Also, unlike, say, Shortz, he's a cantankerous jerk who enjoys ripping into people he disagrees with (like late Times crossword editor Maleska).

Anyway, there are some tips on solving crosswords quicker, and lots of propaganda bullshit about The Proper Modern Crossword That Is Fun. Whatever. I'm bored just thinking back to it.