What are they?
Stickler Boxed Sets are collections of published Sticklers. It takes a while to assemble each one because, although they once appeared in the paper, each crossword essentially exists as a computer file with no formatting. I've had to re-create each crossword for publishing and value-add by generating clue help and solution information. Each batch should get easier to produce!
A Stickler Boxed Set consists of:
- 25 published Sticklers
- 25 solution grids
- online access to Clue Help and Worked Solutions for all included crosswords
Some revisions have been made to modernise and globalise clues, making these crosswords accessible to the whole world and allowing those who came late to the Stickler to effectively enjoy new crosswords. These crosswords were only ever published in NSW - now all of Australia can experience The Stickler.
What formats are available?
- eBook/PDF - This is a digital copy of 25 crosswords formatted for A4 printing. It can be displayed on a computer or tablet, but is not interactive. The document must be printed to be filled in. The eBook will be delivered by email.
- Printed, Bound & Posted - This is a hardcopy of 25 crosswords, printed on thickish paper, and nicely bound. This will be delivered by Australia Post.
- Interactive (iPad and iPhone) - Crosswords Pro (paid app) and Crosswords (free) by Stand Alone Inc. allow users to buy in-app crossword bundles including the Stickler Boxed Set 1. More information can be found on the Stand Alone website here and at the iTunes store here.
- Interactive (Android) - Crosswords (paid app) and Crossword Light (free) by Stand Alone Inc. allow users to buy in-app crossword bundles including the Stickler Boxed Set 1. More information can be found on the Stand Alone website here and on the Android Market here.
What Stickler Boxed Sets are currently available?
- Stickler Boxed Set 1 is a collection of 25 puzzles from 2004 - 6 years into my tenure - and
I'm happy to say the crosswords are still OK. I had obviously established my style by then, and only a few clues irk me slightly.
- More in the pipeline - stay tuned
How can I buy Stickler Boxed Sets?
The following payment categories are available at this stage:
- PayPal (click here) - PayPal account needed - Australian or overseas residents.
- non-PayPal (click here) - cheque or internet banking/direct deposit - Australian residents only.
- In-app purchase from the Android Market once Crosswords app or Crossword Light app has been installed. See here for more info.
- In-app purchase from the iTunes Store once Crosswords app or Crosswords Pro app has been installed. See here for more info.