Welcome to Guinness World Records 2025

Join us in celebrating the platinum anniversary of the world's biggest-selling annual book!

Guinness World Records 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the publishing phenomena that has sold more than 150 million copies in over 100 countries. The new edition - fully revised and updated with over 1,000 images - continues the annual tradition of delivering thousands of awe-inspiring facts, eye-watering feats and mind-blowing figures in a book that's designed for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you're a committed bookworm or a casual browser, you're sure to get a buzz from the bite-sized facts and never-before-seen photography, all wrapped up in an exciting new cover design by 3D digital artist Chris Labrooy.

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After 70 years, open the next chapter of record breaking!

Filled with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family, this year's edition celebrates Guinness World Records' 70th anniversary Features special US introductory chapter on American heroes from every state

- Celebrate the ICONS that shaped our world from Taylor Swift to the Tallest Man Ever.
- 30 page bumper SPORTS section containing records from Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James
- Dedicated section on streaming records including Instagram superstars and twitch heroes
- Discover the next generation of record breakers... and how you can become one, with a dedicated KIDS ZONE.
- Chart the history and ultimate limits of record breaking with poster-style FLASHBACKS - including speedy rubix cube solves, eye-watering football transfers and more.
- Travel through 70 years of the famous book with an opening chapter filled with retro features.
- Look out for DEAR GWR - an affectionate tribute to some of the funniest record applications that didn't quite make the cut.

Main Book contents
- Platinum
- Editor's Letter
- History of GWR
- Natural World
- Humankind
- Recordmania
- Explorer's Club
- Science & Technology
- Arts & Entertainment
- Sports