Headscratchers

The New Scientist Puzzle Book

Rob Eastaway and Brian Hobbs

A mind-bending collection of puzzles from the New Scientist published in book form for the first time.

This is a collection of seventy of the cleverest and most tantalizing headscratchers from the puzzle column in New Scientist, the world’s most popular weekly science journal. You’ll find brain-teasers that are great for sharing with friends at the pub, problems drawn from reallife situations, games with intriguing strategies, and puzzles with creative and humorous storylines that will guarantee a smile. Along with hints and solutions, each problem comes with additional anecdotes and insights inspired by the puzzle and the story behind its creation. Regardless of your skill level, these puzzles are sure to entertain, enlighten and intrigue in equal measure.

Rob Eastaway is the puzzle advisor for New Scientist’s puzzle column. He is the author of several bestselling books on everyday maths and lives in London. Brian Hobbs is the host of the acclaimed podcast Brain Drop Puzzles. His puzzles also appear frequently in New Scientist. He lives near Dallas, Texas.

OCTOBER

Puzzles

05 October 2023

Trade Paperback• £12.99

234x156 • 320pp

9781838958770

Territories: World All Languages

Rights: AU, E, SL, T, US