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They call it speedcubing- a mind-bending blur of quick twists and turns that solves Rubiks Cube in times that have been clocked at less than 20 seconds! Today, thanks to the 2003 revival of the Rubiks World Championships, speedcubing is spreading like wildfire. Here, complete with detailed illustrations and basic as well as advanced solving techniques, is the ultimate speedcubers guide. It not only gives the solution to the familiar 3x3x3 cube (which has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 - thats 43 quintillion - possible positions), but also the 2x2x2, 4x4x4, and staggeringly difficult 5x5x5 puzzles. With millions of cubes out there and countless would-be champions looking for tips to improve their times, this is the definitive manual for this unique sport.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've tried a few books on solving the cube. Most are really basic, and not very clear. This book covers the basic method very well, and also explains why the method works as it goes along (at least I assume it's clear. I may have the advantage of already knowing what it means).
The only issue I have is a technical one: since I would like to read the speedcubing solutions whilst actually holding a Rubik's cube, the book would be massively improved with a ring-binder spine. That way I could actually put the book down without losing my place! This is a failing of most instruction manuals of course, but the first publisher to sort this issue would get my money.
Update: After six months I have now used this book to learn the speedcubing technique, and without much hassle at all. Very clear instructions again, and I can now use the CFOP method to solve the cube in well under a minute! (49.9 seconds is now my average - I know: more work still to be done). I still had problems with keeping the book open whilst I read, but I got around this by photocopying the pages and laying them out on the table in front of me, with the added advantage of being able to arrange the solutions in any order I needed. Very good book, and I'm still not finished with it yet. There are even more advanced techniques I still haven't got to.
The only issue I have is a technical one: since I would like to read the speedcubing solutions whilst actually holding a Rubik's cube, the book would be massively improved with a ring-binder spine. That way I could actually put the book down without losing my place! This is a failing of most instruction manuals of course, but the first publisher to sort this issue would get my money.
Update: After six months I have now used this book to learn the speedcubing technique, and without much hassle at all. Very clear instructions again, and I can now use the CFOP method to solve the cube in well under a minute! (49.9 seconds is now my average - I know: more work still to be done). I still had problems with keeping the book open whilst I read, but I got around this by photocopying the pages and laying them out on the table in front of me, with the added advantage of being able to arrange the solutions in any order I needed. Very good book, and I'm still not finished with it yet. There are even more advanced techniques I still haven't got to.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great for anyone who has a rubik's cube. Anyone who can do a 3x3 normally can jump to the speedcubing methods, but it also has a beginner method for anyone who doesn't already know it, or does not know how to solve a rubik's cube. This book also has solutions for the other rubik's cubes i.e. 2x2, 4x4 £ 5x5, which I am going to look at.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I got this hesitantly considering the views its been given. but seriously its brilliant and is great for beginners(like i was) and serious cubers(like i am now). From this book, and with a cube shown on amazon from PUZL, i can go sub-30seconds. seriously it is awesome and as for the person who said that it wont stay open by itself while reading it- get a life! not many books do and its why you have hands. honestly your not paying for that anyway, your paying for the simple, clear and precise instructions that come.
If you want to go sub-30 seconds like me and keep going right down below the 20's (like i hope to), then buy this book. IT TELLS YOU EVERYTHING YOU WILL EVER NEED TO KNOW !!!
Written by Professional Speedcubers as well.
I emphasize that it is both for BEGINNERS and PROFFESIONALS looking to improve!
If you want to go sub-30 seconds like me and keep going right down below the 20's (like i hope to), then buy this book. IT TELLS YOU EVERYTHING YOU WILL EVER NEED TO KNOW !!!
Written by Professional Speedcubers as well.
I emphasize that it is both for BEGINNERS and PROFFESIONALS looking to improve!
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this book is absolutly perfect for anyone who wants to lean the CFOP and/or VH method (which was invented by the author). Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by N. Rees-haughton
brilliant value
I purchased this book with prior knowledge of how to solve the rubix cube, looking at the most basic way to solve it I thought was a bit difficult, I am now learning the CFOP... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by A. Williams
For serious fans only!
If you can solve the Rubix Cube, you'll love this. Not only does it tell you how to solve it, it tells you how to solve it fast. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Gamester
Good content, poorly constructed
I agree with the need for a ring-binder. Several pages fell out on the first day as a result of trying to fold the book open enough to be able to read it without loosing the page... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by J. Pridmore
Aide to Rubks Cube
Bought his to help me with getting the maximum enjoyment from my new Rubiks Cube personal purchase. You don't need his if you want to solve the cube yourself, but, I like to get... Read more
Published on 25 April 2009 by M. A. Pell
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