10,000 Answers : The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia

by Newman, Stanley; Fittipaldi, Hal

• ISBN13: 9780375425714
• ISBN10: 0375425713
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Random House Inc

Summary

Authoritative and browsable, comprehensive and fun, 10,000 Answers is both a portal to the world of little-known facts and an absorbing destination itself. This book stands in the tradition of Fred Worth's Trivia Encyclopedia, a cult classic that unfortunately was never updated and had no index. Perfect for trivia buffs who've had to wait too long for a new book like this, 10,000 Answers is also entertaining and accessible for any lover of odd, interesting, engaging facts -- and of course, "Millionaire" watchers. Features Include: - Foreword by Will Shortz, "The" "New York Times" puzzle editor- Unlike other trivia books, it's organized by answer- A full category index helps you find subjects quickly- Truly encyclopedic -- over 10,000 entries on a wide range of subjects- Hundreds of lists (the original 31 Flavors of Baskin-Robbins ice cream; Henry VIII's six wives)

Author Biography

Stanley Newman is the puzzle editor for New York Newsday, and his puzzles appear regularly in People and Business Week. He is the author of over 60 crossword puzzle books, plus two New York Times crossword dictionaries.

Hall Fittipaldi has been competing in, and writing material for, trivia events for more than 20 years.