Guinness World Records 2013 [Hardcover]

Guinness World Records (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 11, 2012 | Age Range: 7 and up | Series: Guinness World Records

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!

Product Details

• Age Range: 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Guinness World Records (September 11, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9781904994879
• ISBN-13: 978-1904994879
• ASIN: 1904994873
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (199 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > Education & Reference > Almanacs & Yearbooks > Yearbooks & Annuals
  • #5 in Books > Education & Reference > Trivia & Fun Facts

More About the Author

Guinness World Records (GWR) is the global authority on record-breaking achievements.

First published in 1955, the annual Guinness World Records™ book has become one of the biggest-selling copyright titles of all time, selling 120 million copies to date in 22 languages and in more than 100 countries.

The internationally renowned brand is now also available across a number of platforms - GWR's global television shows are watched by 250 million viewers annually; digital media and online record-processing services attract more than 50 million visitors a year; and the live events team annually entertains and inspires 1.5 million people around the world.

GWR receives more than 1,000 applications each week and has a specialized team of multi-language record managers and adjudicators who travel the globe to verify official record attempts.

GWR also has a commercial division (Guinness World Records Corporate) that offers accessible record-breaking business solutions to other organizations and brands.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Recent format is a shadow of the former version. February 9, 2013

By M.M.

Format:Hardcover

The decision to tranform this book from its long standing text-reference form to this flashy watered down version was a major blunder. I recall volumes from the 70's to the turn of the 21st century as an awesome resource for disovering not just 'people' records, but those of nature and the universe as well. While past volumes were hundreds of pages of tightly packed information; you can't find most of the previous records in these current formats, nor is most the information available on their website. Here's an example, what's the coldest land temp. ever recorded? My 1999 book of world records had that info., but information like that seems to have been replaced by 'how many lightbulbs can a person break off a trampoline'. Interesting? Perhapse, but not at the extent of the wealth of information that seems to have been locked away forever by the current publishers. I miss the days when the Guiness Book of World Records was an indexed atlas more than its current form of a 'freak show'.

27 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "FASCINATING, ENTERTAINING, INFORMATIVE!" September 15, 2012

By Geraldine Ahearn TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

The quality of the information and images are outstanding, easy to read, and is a great conversational piece for parties, and social gatherings. I have always been an enthusiast, and enjoyed the Guinness World Records. An excellent and fun book to sit on a coffee table, in a library, or at a dentist office. The content is interesting, the book is informative, and many find it fascinating, and entertaining. You won't be disappointed and children love it also, especially the photos. It's simply amazing to find out ridiculous obsessions some people have, or bizarre things people do as you read on about dreams and laughter built into the pages. In addition, it delivers information about astonishing stunts, the longest bridge, the tallest man and much more. This book not only discovers amazing people in the world, but also provides hours of pure fun-filled enjoyment. Of course, the more you read, the more curious you become. Stimulating, Entertaining, and Highly Recommended!

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book October 5, 2012

By Incoming71

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Very nice, my daughter loves this book. Also the App to view 3D is a nice little add on to enjoy.
Spider looks like its sitting on the page.
Wonderful facts anyone can enjoy.