The master setter Araucaria returns with a new collection of 100 little-known crosswords from the early days of 1 Across magazine. By turns infuriating and amusing, captivating and satisfying, these challenging crosswords were previously only seen by a select band of solvers. Now cryptic crossword fans everywhere can relish the challenge of this diverse assortment.

About the Author
John Graham's first published crossword puzzle appeared in the Manchester Guardian in 1958. He has set for The Guardian ever since, taking the pseudonym Araucaria, meaning 'monkey puzzle tree'. He also compiles crosswords for the Financial Times as Cinephile, and founded the crossword magazine 1 Across in 1984. He was awarded the MBE in 2005.