Our Books

Open the next chapter of record-breaking with the new Guinness World Records 2025 and Gamer's Edition books!

Celebrate our 70th anniversary and discover what incredible looks like today, from the ICONS that shaped our world to the top 100 greatest gaming records.

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All about our books

More than 143 million copies sold in over 100 countries, with 22+ translations: here, we document the incredible.

What makes our book?

Like so many things in life the Guinness Book of Records began with a phone call.

- Norris McWhirter

It's a privilege to be the caretaker of these records and get the chance to share them in a book that continues to be a best-seller, inspiring millions of people around the world every year.

- Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief

Guinness World Records 2025 marks 70 years of the publishing sensation that has now sold more than 150 million copies. This new edition – fully revised and updated with 1,000-plus images – acknowledges our platinum anniversary while continuing the annual tradition of reporting on all of the latest record-breaking achievements.

- Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief

On an unknown date in November 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver (1890-1967) was out shooting on Slob Hill, by the river Slaney in County Wexford in the south-east of Ireland. Some golden plovers were missed by the party.

- 31st edition of the Guinness Book of Records, 1984-1985