Most Popular Books by Guinness World Records

The ultimate annual book of records is back and crammed with more than ever before! Guinness World Records 2017 is bursting with all-new records on topics as diverse as black holes, domes, owls, and killer plants. Want to know the highest anyone has travelled on a skateboard, or the largest loop-the-loop completed in a car? Dying to know just how many tricks a cat can do in one minute? The answers to these questions and so much more are right inside. New in this year’s edition are exciting infographic features exploring the fascinating details on topics such as animals, the human body, sports, and explorations. And of course all your favorite record categories are updated for 2017, such as the world’s new tallest dog! And as ever, our team of world-class photographers have traveled the globe to capture amazing images of the year’s most impressive record holders. Let us know your favorite! Do try this at home... Want to be a record-breaker? Inside you’ll find challenges you can try in the back yard, in the kitchen, in your bedroom, or even in the gym. Who knows, you may become a world record holder yourself! Bonus content for the US edition Find exclusive pages just for the USA featuring amazing records from the X Games and a special look at the 125th anniversary of basketball.

Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.

The world''s most popular record book is back with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, covering everything from outer space to sporting greats via Instagram, fidget spinners and all manner of human marvels. Inside you''ll find hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and countless facts, figures, stats and trivia waiting for you on every action-packed page. Guinness World Records 2019 is the ultimate snapshot of our world today.Plus, this year we celebrate the incredible "Maker" movement with a special feature devoted to the inventors, dreamers, crafters and creators who devote their lives to amazing record-breaking projects such as the largest water pistol, a jet-powered go-kart and an elephant-sized hamburger (think you could eat a whole one!?). We take a sneak peak into their workshops to explore these epically big builds, and ask them what inspires them to go really, really large!And if you like creating, and you like LEGO®, then you''ll love our "Making History" pages that use the world''s most famous interlocking plastic bricks to illustrate and explain an important record-breaking object - such as the Statue of Liberty or the Apollo mission''s Saturn V rocket. We examine their designs, structure and technical specifications in fully illustrated and colourful, poster-style pages.Finally, you can jump into both the making and record-breaking action with a "Do Try This At Home" section. Challenge yourself and your family with five fun record-breaking maker-inspired records you can attempt involving origami, balloon sculptures, ring pulls and rubber bands. Who knows, your creation might just make it into the record books!

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Discover thousands of new and classic records in ''Guinness World Records 2012.'' Get on your marks for the London Olympics and marvel at the International Space Station. See over 900 new photos, watch 30 records come alive with augmented reality technology, and discover hundreds of bite-sized facts.

Illustrated throughout, ''Guinness World Records 2007'' includes information on the world of space, computers, exploration, fame and music. This edition contains new contemporary categories including, computer games high scores, action sports, and gadgets and consumer technology.

Presents the biggest, smallest, fastest, longest, and other record setters for 2010 in such categories as space, human achievements, sports, entertainment, science, technology, and engineering.

All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we''re devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our "History of Adventure" timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop tour of our superlative universe. Our ever-expanding pool of international consultants and experts help us make sense of the world around us and the cosmos beyond. So join us as we embark on a voyage through the vast panorama of record-breaking in 12 fact-packed chapters: · Travel through the Solar System and see the planets come to life with a free Augmented Reality feature · Encounter the cutest, weirdest, most dangerous and exotic creatures on our home planet · Meet the world’s tallest, shortest, hairiest and heaviest humans · Marvel at the latest high scores, speed runs, and players at the top of their game in eSports and beyond · Get the lowdown on the world’s most successful and prolific actors, musicians, TV stars and influencers We''ve also selected the best of the newly approved claims from the 50,000 applications received from the public over the past 12 months. But don''t just be a tourist: try some of our specially created try-at-home challenges that could see YOU listed in the world-famous book of records. If you want to be one of those lucky few, check out our Against the Clock chapter--we might even see you in next year''s edition! Finally, be inspired by the latest inductees to the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame, including the real-life Captain Nemo who''s traveled to the deepest point in every ocean, the fearless campaigner for human rights who risked her life to make the world a better place, and the teenage millionaire who made his fortune playing Fortnite. It''s a big world out there! Let Guinness World Records 2021 be your guide!

Guinness World Records 2013 is crammed with new and updated records, and never-before-seen photography. Meet the new shortest living man and a slam-dunking parrot, and witness the fiercest predators in the ocean - you can see them in 3D with our new augmented reality app!

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2014 is bursting with new and updated records. From skateboarding goats to a 15-metre robot dragon and a giant drumkit, you will discover the most awe-inspiring people, pets and pioneers in our most explosive edition yet!

Guinness World Records Gamer''s Edition 2013 is the complete guide to all things gaming. Check out the latest videogame news and achievements, see top characters face-off against each other and meet the newest gaming record-breakers, all illustrated with the best images from the year''s top titles.

Count down the 100 most significant records from the beautiful game, showcasing the greatest teams, the most prolific goal scorers, the fastest strikes, the highest-scoring matches and much more.Whether you''re new to football or an expert in XG, satisfy your need for trivia, facts and stats with an all-new edition from the ultimate authority on record breaking.Plus!· Prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a journey along our FIFA World Cup Timeline, featuring the key players and defining moments from every edition to date· Flick and trick your way to glory with the Freestyle Challenge, with help from two-time world champion Isabel Wilkins · Meet the masterminds On the Touchline, including Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and Sarina Wiegman · Take a tour Around the Grounds of the world''s record-breaking stadia· Celebrate the artists behind the official songs and terrace anthems in Pitch Perfect· Explore the tournaments and initiatives that ensure Football for All