Guinness World Records 2017

The ultimate annual book of records is back and crammed with more than ever before! Guinness World Records 2017 is bursting with exciting all-new records on topics as diverse as black holes, domes, owls and killer plants. Want to know about the highest anyone has traveled on a skateboard or the largest loop-the-loop in a car? Or just how fast a raccoon can ride a bicycle? The answers to these questions and many more can be found inside Guinness World Records 2017.

New features and old favorites
New this year are full-spread infographic features exploring the fascinating details on topics such as animals, the human body, sports and explorations.

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.

Do Try This at Home
Want to be a record-breaker? Inside you’ll find challenges for you to attempt. You can try them in the backyard, in the kitchen or in the gym. You may even become a world record holder yourself.

Exclusive Content for the US Edition
Two exclusive spreads in the US Edition only featuring amazing records from the X-Games and special 125th Anniversary of Basketball.

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR) is the universally recognized global authority on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the annual GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS book has gone on to become one of the best-selling titles of all time, with 2.8 million copies sold in 2013. Since its launch nearly 60 years ago over 132 million copies – and 3 million e-books - have been sold in 20 languages, in more than 100 countries. The internationally renowned brand is also available across a number of platforms; GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS global television shows are watched by over 750 million viewers annually, over half a million subscribe to the GWR YouTube channel, the global website receives 14 million viewers annually and the brand has over 4 million fans on Facebook. In 2013, OFFICIALLY AMAZING became the registered trademark of Guinness World Records Limited.