Guinness Record Book Collecting

Whilst collectors of "pure" Guinness Book of Record editions may frown on earlier or derivative works, some of the following editions and related items are — in our opinion — related closely to Guinness Superlatives, and therefore deserve an honourable mention at the very least. The primary qualification is that the publications are primarily records-based editions (or we just like them). Again, if you know of any other interesting related editions, please let us know.

1950

The Book of Amazing Facts

Publication Date	1950
Cover	Grey Cover with Green Dust-jacket
Pages	190
Chapters	8 ("Science", "Nature", "People", "Buildings", "Transportation", "Literature", "Sports" and "Miscellaneous")
Author	Jerome S. Meyer
Format	Hardback 9½x6½ inches (241x165 mm)
Copyright	1950 The World Publishing Company
Publisher	The World Publishing Company

Notes:

This little-known book is believed to be the first "records" book. The introduction states that, "It is the only book of its kind and there is nothing either in the New York Public Library or the Congressional Library in Washington even remotely like it". Although some of the so-called records in this book are rather fanciful by modern standards, many of the records exactly match those in the first Guinness Book of Records. Truly a ground-breaking publication!

1951

Get to your Marks!

Publication Date	1951
Cover	Grey
Price New	15/-
Pages	267
Sub-title	The Story of World Track and Field A Short History of World, Commonwealth, European, and British Athletics
Foreword	Harold M. Abrahams⁴ (Vice-President of the A.A.A.)
Preface	A. Ross McWhirter and Norris D. McWhirter
Format	Hardback 8⅝x5⅝ inches (220x143 mm)
Copyright	Ross and Norris McWhirter
Publisher	Nicholas Kaye Ltd., 1 Trebeck Street, London W.1
Printer	St Ann's Press, Park Road, Altrincham

Notes:

This was the first book published by the McWhirters.
Although this was published 4 years before the first Guinness Book of Records, it cost 15 shillings when new - three times the price of the first Guinness Book of Records.
For anyone interested in the history of Track and Field athletics (particularly British competitors), this is a must-read book. As well as detailed records of each type of event, there are many anecdotes and discussions which make fascinating reading, and show early signs of the McWhirters' style in record-book compiling.
Harold Abrahams is probably now best known via the 1981 film, "Chariots of Fire".

1952

Get to your Marks!

Publication Date	1952
Cover	Maroon
Pages	267
Sub-title	A Short History of World, Commonwealth, European, and British Athletics
Foreword	Harold M. Abrahams (Vice-President of the A.A.A.)
Preface	A. Ross McWhirter and Norris D. McWhirter
Format	Hardback 8⅝x5⅝ inches (220x143 mm)
Copyright	Ross and Norris McWhirter
Publisher	Sportsman's Book Club
Printer	St Ann's Press, Park Road, Altrincham

Notes:

This edition is a reprint of the original 1951 Nicolas Kaye edition.

1958

British Empire and Commonwealth Games

Text	Wales July 1958 Presented with the Compliments of Arthur Guinness Son & Co (Park Royal) Ltd
Publication Date	1958
Cover	Pale beige
Editor	Frank Hart
Pages	52
Format	Paper booklet 8x5⅛ inches (203x130 mm)
Publisher	Arthur Guinness Son & Co (Park Royal) Ltd
Printer	W. S. Cowell Ltd, Ipswich
Guinness Code	GA/48/58

Notes:

This booklet is presumably the forerunner of the "Guinness Book of British Empire & Commonwealth Games Records" series.

1963

Mr Softee "Your World" Wondercard Series

Card No. 2

Mount Everest

Publication Date	1963
Number	12 Cards in the set
Dimensions	Each card is 5x2½ inches (127x64 mm)
Produced By	Mister Softee Ltd. in association with the Guinness Book of Records.

Card No. 12

Man in Space

Notes:

The 12 cards are: "The Unknown Sea", "Mount Everest", The Cheetah", "The Coelacanth", "Humming Birds", "Earliest Man", "Cave Paintings", "Johann Sebastian Bach", "The Great Wall of China", "William Shakespeare", "Alexander the Great" and "Man in Space".

1964

Guinness Book of Olympic Records

Subtitle	"Complete roll of Olympic Medal Winners (1896-1960) for the 20 sports to be competed in the 1964 Games and all other essential information"
Publication Date	Spring 1964
Cover	Yellow
Price New	7s 6d
Pages	158
Preface	Compilers (Norris and Ross McWhirter)
Format	Hardback 7¼x4⅝ inches (184x118 mm)
Copyright	Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Publisher	Oak Tree Press, Ltd., 116, Baker St., London, W.1.

Notes:

This book was published simultaneously in the U.S.A. by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
A paperback version of the book (price 5/-) was published in Australia by "The K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty. Ltd., 142 Clarence Street, Sydney" and printed by "New Century Press Pty. Ltd., 2-5 North York St., Sydney".

1964

Guinness Book of Turf Records

Compiler	George Fisher
Publication Date	March 1964
Cover	Blue
Price New	Two Shillings
Pages	68
Foreword	Viscount Elveden
Preface	George Fisher
Format	Paperback booklet 6½x4½ inches (165x114 mm)
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 8 Baker Street, London, W.1
Printer	Staples Printers Limited at their Stratford, London, establishment

Notes:

George Fisher also contributed to the main Guinness Book of Records, was a London taxi driver, welter-weight boxer, snooker and billiards champion, and still had time to appear on a number of TV quiz shows.
Promotional copies of this edition are known: Guinness distributed some complimentary copies (right), and special editions for companies such as Joe Coral Ltd. were also produced.

1964

Guinness Book of Turf Records (Second Edition)

Subtitle	Winners of all the major races since 1776 Details of Owners, Trainers, Jockeys, Records, etc. Full list of fixtures for 1965
Compiler	George Fisher
Publication Date	November 1964
Cover	Yellow
Price New	2s 6d
Pages	72
Foreword	Viscount Elveden
Preface	George Fisher
Format	Paperback booklet 6⅜x4½ inches (162x114 mm)
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 8 Baker Street, London, W.1
Printer	Staples Printers Limited at their Stratford, London, establishment

Notes:

The horse pictured on the front cover is Lord Elveden's Khalkis.
George Fisher also contributed to the main Guinness Book of Records, was a London taxi driver, welter-weight boxer, snooker and billiards champion, and still had time to appear on a number of TV quiz shows.
Many copies of the book were given away by bookmakers (such as Joe Coral Ltd., The Mark Lane Group and G. E. Boynton) as promotional items:

1964

Dunlop Book of Facts

Publication Date	November 1964
Cover	Blue
Pages	439
Sub-title	Textbook for General Knowledge
Foreword	October 1964, Sir Edward Beharrell, Chairman, Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.
Preface	Compilers (Norris and Ross McWhirter)
Format	Hardback 8¾x4¾ inches (223x121 mm)
Copyright	Dreghorn Publications Ltd.
Publisher	Dreghorn Publications Ltd. 8 Baker Street London W1
Printer	Hazell Watson & Viney Ltd, Aylesbury, Bucks

Notes:

Two bindings were available: "Standard edition" (price 10/-) and "Fully bound library edition" (price 15/-). The standard edition is also know as the "Flexibound edition".
The front dust-jacket flap says, "DUNLOP BOOK OF FACTS is the first new general reference volume to be published in Britain for many decades".
The paperback (Flexibound) edition is slightly smaller at 216x114mm.

1965

Guinness Book of Hurling Records

Subtitle	Complete Roll of All-Ireland Hurling Champions (1887-1964), and National League, Railyway Cup, Provincial and Oireachtas Cup winners.
Compilers	David Guiney and Padraig Puirseal
Publication Date	1965
Cover	White
Price New	Two Shillings
Pages	64
Foreword	David Guiney and Padraig Puirseal
Format	Paperback booklet 6½x4½ inches (165x114 mm)
Published and Printed	On behalf of A. Guinness Son & Co. Ltd. at St. James's Gate, Dublin 8, Ireland

1965

Guinness Book of Turf Records (Third Edition)

Subtitle	An Encyclopaedia of Horse-Racing
Compiler	George Fisher
Publication Date	November 1965
Cover	Yellow
Price New	2s 6d
Pages	72
Foreword	Viscount Elveden
Preface	George Fisher
Format	Paperback booklet 6⅜x4½ inches (162x114 mm)
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 8 Baker Street, London, W.1
Printer	Staples Printers Limited at their Stratford, London, establishment

Notes:

The horse pictured on the front cover is H.M. The Queen's Carozza, with Lester Piggott up.
Our copy was a promotional copy for "Bob Pearce Ltd". A copy from "Fred Binns Ltd." appeared on eBay in March 2009.

1966

Guinness Book of British Empire & Commonwealth Games Records

Subtitle	"being a record and analysis of the results of all 9 sports in all seven celebrations of these Games (1930-1962) with programme details for 1966"
Publication Date	May 1966
Cover	Black/Yellow
Price New	3/6
Foreword	Viscount Elveden
Preface	Norris and Ross McWhirter, May 1966
Pages	80
Format	Paper booklet 6⅜x4½ inches (162x115 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 8 Baker Street, London, W.1.
Publisher	Lamport Gilbert & Co. Ltd., Gun Street, Reading, England.

Notes:

This booklet is produced in the Guinness Book of Records "style", in that it has a foreword by Viscount Elveden and a preface with the facsimile signatures of the McWhirter twins.
The front cover shows the National Stadium at Kingston, Jamaica floodlit at night. This is the main venue for the 8th Games.

1966

Dunlop Book of Facts Second Edition (Illustrated)

Publication Date	November 1966
Cover	Light blue background
Pages	256
Sub-title	Textbook for General Knowledge
Foreword	October 1964, Sir Edward Beharrell, Chairman, Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.
Preface	Compilers (Norris and Ross McWhirter)
Illustrations	8 black and white plates (Second Edition)
Format	Hardback 10x7½ inches (254x191 mm)
Copyright	Dreghorn Publications Ltd.
Publisher	Dreghorn Publications Ltd. 8 Baker Street London W1
Printer	Staples Printers Limited at their Stratford, London, establishment

1968

Guinness Book of Turf Records (Fifth Edition)

Subtitle	An Encyclopaedia of Horse-Racing
Compiler	George Fisher
Publication Date	1968
Cover	Yellow
Pages	80
Foreword	The Earl of Iveagh, January 1968
Preface	George Fisher
Format	Paperback booklet 6½x4½ inches (165x114 mm)
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Limited
Printer	Redwood Press of Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Notes:

Many copies of the book were given away as promotional items, by companies such as City Tote Ltd (pictured above) and Mark Lane (T.A.) Ltd. and A. & P. Stallion Ltd. (pictured right).

1970

Birds Eye Book of Record Breakers

Published for	Bird's Eye Foods Ltd.
Booklets	1. Sport 2. Animals 3. Buildings 4. Machines 5. People 6. Woman's World
Copyright	Bird's Eye Foods Ltd. and Guinness Superlatives
Format	Approx. 4x3 inches (102x76 mm)

1970

Guinness Book of British Empire & Commonwealth Games Records

Subtitle	"being a record and analysis of the results of all 9 sports in all eight celebrations of these Games (1930-1966) with programme details for 1970"
Publication Date	May 1970
SBN	900424 52 4
Cover	White
Price New	4/6
Foreword	The Earl of Iveagh
Preface	Norris and Ross McWhirter, March 1970
Pages	88
Format	Paperback c. 6x4 inches (153x103 mm)
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 24, Upper Brook Street, London, W.1.
Printed by	Sir Joseph Causton & Sons Ltd., London and Eastleigh, England

1972

The Guinness Book of Olympic Records

Subtitle	"Complete roll of Olympic Medal Winners (1896-1968) for the 22 sports to be competed in the 1972 Games and all other essential information"
Publication Date	Spring 1972
ISBN	0-140-03526-5
Price New	50p
Pages	203
Preface	Norris and Ross McWhirter
Format	Paperback 7⅛x4⅜ inches (181x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1972
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England.
Printer	Brodard et Taupin, La Flèche.

1972

The Olympics 1896-1972

Subtitle	In support of the British Olympic Appeal
Publication Date	1972
Pages	96
Written by	Ross McWhirter
Edited by	Peter Hildreth
Foreword	Ross McWhirter, Lord Rupert Nevill and Dr. A. W. Pearce
Format	Paperback 300x215 mm
Copyright	Scott International (Marketing) Ltd. and David Mappin (Promotions) Ltd.
Publisher	Esso Petroleum Company Ltd.
Printer	Sir Joseph Causton & Sons Ltd.

1972

Surprising Facts About Plants

Authors	Norris McWhirter and Ross McWhirter
Publication Date	October 1972
Cover	Cerise
SBN	85166 226 9
Price New	95p
Pages	47
Format	Hardback 8⅝x6¾ inches (220x172 mm)
Copyright	Franklin Watts Limited
Publisher	Franklin Watts Limited, Chandos House, 32 Palmer Street, London, S. W. 1.
Printer	Colour Reproductions Limited, Billericay, Essex.

1974

Guinness Book of Turf Records

Compiler	George Fisher
Publication Date	January 1974
Cover	Black
SBN	900424 43 5
Price New	45p
Pages	126
Foreword	Earl of Iveagh
Preface	George Fisher
Format	Paperback 7⅛x4⅜ inches (182x111 mm)
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 2 Cecil Court, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	Hazell Watson & Viney Ltd, Aylesbury, Bucks.

Notes:

George Fisher also contributed to the main Guinness Book of Records, was a London taxi driver, welter-weight boxer, snooker and billiards champion, and still had time to appear on a number of TV quiz shows.
This final section of this edition has some records from other sports.
As with the earlier editions, some copies had promotional branding, such as "Sporting Chronicle", on the front cover (right).

1975

Guinness Book of Games & Puzzles

Publication Date	January 1975
Price New	40p
ISBN	0-552-09750-0
Pages	144
Format	Paperback 7x4⅛ inches (178x107 mm)
Copyright	Sterling Publishing Company, Inc
Publisher	Corgi/Carousel (Transworld Publishers Ltd.) Cavendish House, 57-59, Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London W5
Printer	Arcata Graphics, Buffalo, New York

Notes:

Devised by: Norvin Pallas
Based on the 21st edition of the Guinness Book of Records.

1975

The Titbits Guinness Record Book

Published With	Titbits magazine
Publication Date	1975
Pages	56
Sections	6 ("Man and Woman", "Entertainment", "Space", "Animals", "Mechanical World" and "This Sporting Life")
Format	Paper 9¼x5¾in folded (235x146mm)
Notes	The paper "book" was published in 4 sections, and contained records from the 22nd Edition of the Guinness Book of Records.

1976

Ross

Hardback

Paperback

Subtitle	The story of a shared life
Publication Date	1976
SBN	902782 23-1 (Hardback), 902782 24-X (Paperback)
Pages	240
Author	Norris McWhirter
Foreword	Sir Roger Bannister
Format	Hardback 8¾x5¾ inches (223x146 mm) Paperback 8½x5⅜ inches (215x138 mm)
Publisher	Churchill Press Limited
Printed by	Redwood Burn Limited, Trowbridge & Esher

For any Guinness Book of Records collectors, this book is a "must read". As well as giving an insight into the McWhirters' passion for facts, it also documents how the connection with Guinness came about. Ultimately, of course, it is a rather moving tribute to Ross by his twin brother Norris.

We have a hardback copy signed by Norris (right) and one dedicated by Rosemary McWhirter to Ronald Proyer for his article in Annabel magazine about the death of her husband.

August 2009

In the latter part of August 2009, we were lucky enough to be in conversation with Iain McWhirter (Ross's son), and he kindly agreed to answer a few of our questions. You can read the interview on our people page.

1976

The Guinness Book of Olympic Records

Subtitle	"Complete roll of Olympic Medal Winners (1896-1972, including 1906) for the 28 sports (7 winter and 21 summer) to be contested in the 1976 Celebrations and other useful information"
Publication Date	Spring 1976
ISBN	0-140-04146-X
Price New	75p
Pages	256
Preface	Norris McWhirter
Format	Paperback 7⅛x4⅜ inches (180x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1976
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England.
Printer	Hazell Watson & Viney Ltd, Aylesbury, Bucks

1976

The BBC Book of Record Breakers

Publication Date	July 1976
Cover	Pale blue background
Price New	£1.50
ISBN	0 563 17195 2
Pages	80
Editor	Alan Russell
Published by	British Broadcasting Corporation 35 Marylebone High Street London W1M 4AA
Printed by	Hollen Street Press Limited, Slough, Berkshire.
Format	Hardback 262x200 mm

Notes:

We have one copy signed by Roy Castle, and another signed by Norris McWhirter:

This little book is a really good read for record enthusiasts.
A second edition was published in 1980.

1978

Barratt World Record Breakers Bubblegum Cards

Publication Date	1978
Number	50 Cards in the set
Dimensions	Each card is c. 2½x1⅜ inches (65x35 mm)
Copyright	FKS Publishers and Guinness Superlatives Ltd
Produced For	Geo. Bassett & Co. Ltd. (Barratt Division), Sheffield, England.

Notes:

Each card has a drawing depicting a particular world record. The first card shows the "Roller Skating Marathon" record held by Randy Reed of Springfield, Oregon. The 50th card (right) shows the record for the "Greatest Electric Shock".
We have been lucky enough to get hold of an original album from 1978. It has eight pages and is 30x21 centimetres (pictured far right).
We also have some original packet sleeves from the same period.

1978

Guinness Book of Record Breakers Collector's Album

Copyright	FKS Publishers Ltd.
Published by	FKS Publishers Ltd., Warwick House, 334 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 2QN
Printed by	Severn Valley Press in association with Visa Press Ltd.
Format	Approx. 11⅞x9 inches (301x229 mm)
Pages	30
Price New	20p
Introduction	Norris McWhirter
Sections	12 ("The Human Being", "Animal Kingdom", "The Natural World", "The Universe and Space", "The Scientific World", "The Arts and Entertainment", "The World's Structures", "The Mechanical World", "The Business World", "The Human World", "Human Achievements" and "Sports, Games and Pastimes")

Notes:

This was a sticker collection album, with 257 stickers to collect.
Packs of 6 stickers (right) cost 5p.

1979

The First Guinness Book of Records Crossword

Publication Date	July 1979
Cover	Crossword background
ISBN	0 906806 00 3
Pages	66
Editor	Dr. Ken Miller, M.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.
Published by	Onsworld Ltd., Guash Way, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 1XJ
Printed by	The Nenedale Press Ltd., Peterborough
Format	Folded Paperback 180x110 mm

Notes:

Unfolded, the crossword half of the book is 2450mm (a little over 8 feet) long.
All of the crossword clues are based on information from the 25th edition.

1980

The Guinness Book of Olympic Records

Subtitle	"Complete roll of Olympic Medal Winners (1896-1976, including 1906) for the 28 sports (7 winter and 21 summer) to be contested in the 1980 Celebrations and other useful information"
Publication Date	April 1980
ISBN	0-140-04765-4
Price New	£1.95
Pages	278
Preface	Norris McWhirter
Format	Paperback 7⅛x4⅜ inches (180x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1980
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England.
Printer	Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press) Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk

1980

Guinness World Record Breakers Collectors Album

Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Limited
Published by	FKS Publishers Ltd.
Printed by	Visa Press Ltd.
Format	Approx. 11⅝x8⅝ inches (295x218 mm)
Pages	30
Price New	20p
Introduction	Norris McWhirter
Sections	12 ("The Human Being", "Animal Kingdom", "The Natural World", "The universe and Space", "The Scientific World", "The Arts and Entertainment", "The World's Structures", "The Mechanical World", "The Business World", "The Human World", "Human Achievements" and "Sports, Games and Pastimes")

Notes:

This was a sticker collection album, with 300 stickers to collect.
Stickers came in packs of 6 (above right) and as uncut sheets of 9 stickers (right).
The collectors' album was also issued free with the Tracy comic.

1980

Guinness Book of Records Diary 1981

Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Limited, and But Is It Art?
Published by	But Is It Art? Guildford
Printed by	Morrisson & Gibb (Edinburgh)
Format	Hardback approx. 8¼x6¼ inches (210x158 mm)

1980

More Record Breakers

Publication Date	July 1980
Cover	Pale grey background
Price New	£3.50
ISBN	0 563 17846 9
Pages	78
Editor	Alan Russell
Published by	British Broadcasting Corporation 35 Marylebone High Street London W1M 4AA
Printed by	Sir Joseph Causton & Sons (Eastleigh) Ltd
Format	Hardback 262x200 mm

Notes:

Other spin-offs from the show included a 1981 LP of songs by Roy Castle (right) and a later tribute VHS video from 1994 (above left).

1980

The Guinness Book of Winners and Champions

Publication Date	1980
Cover	White background
Price New	£5.95
ISBN	0 85112 201 9
Pages	256
Editor	Chris Cook, Peter Matthews
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 2 Cecil Court, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex.
Printed by	Redwood Burn Limited, Trowbridge and Esher.
Format	Hardback c.10x6¾in (255x173mm)

1980

The Guinness Book of Most & Least

Editor	Shirley Greenway
Foreword	Norris D. McWhirter
Cover	Black background
ISBN	0 330 26031 6
Price New	75p
Pages	96
Chapters	5 ("The Natural World", "Music and Musicians", "The World of Plants", "Structures" and "The Bigger They Are...")
Published by	Pan Books, Cavaye Place, London SW10 9PG
Printed by	Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press) Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk
Format	Paperback 197x130 mm

1980

The Guinness Book of Animal Marvels

Editor	Shirley Greenway
Foreword	Norris D. McWhirter
Cover	Black background
ISBN	0 330 26030 8
Price New	75p
Pages	96
Chapters	9 ("Monsters of the Deep", "Reigning Cats and Dogs!", "Cold, Clammy - and Dangerous", "Fur ...", "... and Feathers", "Underwater Oddities", "The World in Miniature", "The Not-so-lowly Worm" and "Lords of the Land")
Published by	Pan Books, Cavaye Place, London SW10 9PG
Printed by	Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press) Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk
Format	Paperback 197x130 mm

1981

The Guinness Book of Winners and Champions

Edition	2
Publication Date	1981
Cover	Multicoloured
Price New	£6.95
ISBN	0 85112 218 3
Pages	256
Editors	Chris Cook, Anne Marshall, Peter Matthews
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Limited, 2 Cecil Court, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6DJ.
Printed by	Redwood Burn Limited, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Format	Hardback c.10x6¾in (255x173mm)

1981

The Guinness Book of Amazing People

Editor	Shirley Greenway
Foreword	Norris D. McWhirter
Cover	Red background
ISBN	0 330 26451 6
Price New	95p
Pages	96
Chapters	5 ("Human hyperbole", "Endurance Tests", "Mind over matter", "Skill and daring" and "Don't you wish you'd thought of that...")
Published by	Pan Books, Cavaye Place, London SW10 9PG
Printed by	Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press) Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk
Format	Paperback 197x130 mm

1981

The Guinness Book of Fastest & Slowest

Editor	Shirley Greenway
Foreword	Stan Greenberg
Cover	Purple background
ISBN	0 330 26452 4
Price New	95p
Pages	96
Chapters	6 ("Under their own steam", "On wheels", "On water", "On fins, legs and wings", "Of whips and sneezes and bathtubs" and "In and out of the atmosphere")
Published by	Pan Books, Cavaye Place, London SW10 9PG
Printed by	Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press) Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk
Format	Paperback 197x130 mm

1981

The Guinness Book of Sporting Heroes

Editor	Shirley Greenway
Foreword	Stan Greenberg
Cover	Orange background
ISBN	0 330 26352 8
Price New	£1.25
Pages	96
Chapters	5 ("The Olympians", "Soccer Special", "The American Scene", "Court Games" and "Winter and summer, indoors and out...")
Published by	Pan Books, Cavaye Place, London SW10 9PG
Printed by	Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press) Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk
Format	Paperback 197x130 mm

1982

The Guinness Book of Epic Journeys

Editor	Shirley Greenway
Foreword	Norris D. McWhirter
Cover	Blue background
ISBN	0 330 26351 X
Price New	£1.25
Pages	96
Chapters	5 ("The Never-ending Sea", "The Dark Continent", "The Lonely Places...", "Because It's There..." and "The Longest Walk")
Published by	Pan Books, Cavaye Place, London SW10 9PG
Printed by	Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press) Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk
Format	Paperback 197x130 mm

1982

The Guinness Pocket Book of Facts

Publication Date	June 1982
Cover	Light blue background
ISBN	0-85112-223-X
Pages	160
Format	Hardback 8½x5.66 inches (216x144 mm)
Copyright	Robert Sperry and Guinness Superlatives Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Ltd 2, Cecil Court, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	Hazell Watson & Viney Limited, Aylesbury, Bucks

1982

The Guinness Book of Sporting Facts

Published for	Marks and Spencer plc
Cover	Red
ISBN	0-85112-252-3
Price New
Pages	192
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 2 Cecil Court, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printed by	Redwood Burn Limited, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Format	Paperback 297x212 mm

Notes:

56 sports and games covered in this edition.

1983

The Pint Size Guinness Book of Records

Booklets

1. Feasting
2. Historical Facts
3. Big & Small Feats
4. Gory Facts
5. Winners & Losers
6. Football Facts
7. Crime
8. Animal Facts
9. Money
10. Music

Copyright

Guinness Superlatives Ltd

Format

Approx. 4½x3½ inches (114x90 mm)

Reverse

1983

The Guinness Book of Souperlatives

Published for	H. J. Heinz Ltd
Cover	White background
ISBN	0 330 28405 3
Pages	96
Chapters	5 ("The Bigger They Are ...", "Music and Musicians", "The World of Plants", "Structures" and "The Natural World")
Published by	Pan Books, Cavaye Place, London SW10 9PG
Printed by	Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press) Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk
Format	Paperback 197x130 mm

Notes:

Foreword by Norris McWhirter. Edited by Shirley Greenway.
Reprint of the 1980 Piccolo edition, "The Guinness Book of Most & Least".

1983

The Guinness Book of Sporting Facts 2nd Edition

Published for	Marks and Spencer plc
Cover	Red
ISBN	0-85112-407-0
Pages	192
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 2 Cecil Court, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printed by	Redwood Burn Limited, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Format	Paperback 297x212 mm

Notes:

56 sports and games covered in this edition.

1984

Guinness World of Records - Souvenir Brochure

Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Ltd.
Printed by	Nassus Print and Design (1982) Ltd.
Format	Paperback 298x212 mm
Design	Robin Wade Design Associates
Photography	Peter Chadwick

Notes:

This is the programme for visitors to the Guinness World of Records Museum at the Trocadero in Piccadilly, London.
The Museum closed its doors for the last time in December 1995.

1984

Guinness Video Book - Preparing to meet the Marathon Challenge

Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Ltd.
Distributed by	Holiday Brothers (Audio & Video) Ltd., 172 Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire
Format	PAL VHS Video, 75 Minutes, Colour
Notes	"Be guided by world class marathon runners Leslie Watson and Ian Thompson, as well as by J.P.R. Williams and Jane Griffin."

1984

The Pint Size Guinness Book of Records

Booklets

1. It's a Woman's World
2. Sport for All (Vol. 1)

3. Sport for All (Vol. 2)

4. High Society

5. Not for the Squeamish

6. Close Encounters with the Animal Kind

7. Fishy Tales

8. On the Water Front

9. That's Entertainment

10. Claims to Fame

11. Foul Play

12. Silver Screen

13. Freaks of Nature

14. Flight into the Past

15. It's a Mad Mad World

16. What's Up Doc?

17. Action Man

18. Time Gentlemen Please

Copyright

Guinness Superlatives Ltd

Format

Approx. 5¾x3½ inches (146x90 mm)

Reverse

1984

Guinness Book of Sports Facts

Publication Date	October 1984
ISBN	0-85112-424-0
Price New	£6.95
Pages	192
Editor	Stan Greenberg
Format	Paperback 11¾x8⅜ inches (297x213mm)
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 2 Cecil Court, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex

1984

The Guinness Book of Pet Records

Publication Date	October 1984
Price New	£7.95
ISBN	0-85112-275-2
Pages	167
Sections	7 ("Dogs", "Cats", "Horses, Ponies and Donkeys", "Rabbits and Hares", "Rodents", "Birds" and "Miscellany")
Format	Hardback 10½x7⅝ inches (266x194 mm)
Written By	Gerald L. Wood
Editor	Beátrice Frei
Copyright	Gerald L. Wood and Guinness Superlatives Ltd.
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 2 Cecil Court, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	Redwood Burn Limited, Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

1985

The Guinness Book of Extraordinary Records

Published for	Marks and Spencer plc
Cover	Blue
ISBN	0-85112-801-7
Price New
Pages	192
Chapters	8 ("Human Wonders", "Wellie-Wanging and Other Wonders", "Animal Superlatives", "The Natural World", "Building Big", "That's Entertainment", "Transport Records" and "Sporting Records".
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, Great Britain
Printed by	Jarrold & Sons Ltd, Norwich, Norfolk
Format	Paperback 285x212 mm

Notes:

Twelve modifications in the "stop press" section.

1985

The Guinness Record Breakers Club

1985 saw the start of the "Guinness Record Breakers Club". Joining the club cost £2.75 and entitled members to a membership card, club badge, personal log-book, 50p off admission to the Guinness World of Records in Piccadilly and a subscription to the club magazine, which was to be published six times a year.

The first magazine (Winter 1985) introduced Gyles Brandreth as its Editor-in-Chief and included a 1986 calendar featuring Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

Notes:

7th December 2007

Today we had a very pleasant conversation with Gyles Brandreth about his involvement with the Record Breakers Club. You can read the interview on our people page.

1986

The Guinness Book of Crazy Records

Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Ltd.
Cover	Light Blue
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 6DJ
Produced by	Keith Faulkner Publishing Ltd.
Printed and bound by	New Interlitho SPA, Milan, Italy
Format	Hardback 206x200 mm

Notes:

Our copy was published by Book Club Associates and Guild Publishing.
The book brings together the records from the Toucan Books above: "Apple Peelers and Coin Stackers", "Bomber Bats and Flying Frogs" and "Bullet Trains and Underwater Tricycles".

1986

The Guinness Book of Extraordinary Records New Edition

Published for	Marks and Spencer plc
Cover	Red
ISBN	0-85112-801-7
Price New
Pages	192
Chapters	8 ("Human Wonders", "Wellie-Wanging and Other Wonders", "Animal Superlatives", "The Natural World", "Building Big", "That's Entertainment", "Transport Records" and "Sporting Records".
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, Great Britain
Printed by	Jarrold & Sons Ltd, Norwich, Norfolk
Format	Paperback 285x212 mm

Notes:

Ten modifications in the "stop press" section.

1986

Trivial Pursuit

Subtitle	The Authorized Game Book from Guinness ~ Publishers of Genius
Description	A book-based version of the popular board game.

ISBN	0-85112-840-8
Price New	£12.95
Format	Hardback and Paperback books, both c. 10½x10½ inches (267x267 mm)

Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Limited and Horn Abbot International Limited
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex.
Printed By	New Interlitho S.P.A.

Notes:

The game has two parts - a hardback book of 120 quizzes of 25 questions each, and a paperback book with the answers. Six bookmarks (used for multi-player quizzes) are included.
A paperback edition of the book (ISBN: 0-552-13332-9, 200x200 mm) was published by Guinness Superlatives and Corgi Books in 1987.
In the same year, five other editions were produced (pictured below). These were the "Young Players Quiz Book" (ISBN: 0-85112-862-9) and four pocket editions: "Rock and Pop" (ISBN: 0-85112-870-X), "Sport" (ISBN: 0-85112-875-0), "The Movies" (ISBN: 0-85112-880-7) and "Genus The Master Quiz" (ISBN: 0-85112-885-8).

1986

Guinness Sports Challenge

Subtitle	A quiz book from the publishers of the Guinness Book of Records
Cover	Green background
ISBN	0-85112-835-1
Price New	£3.95
Pages	128
Sections	72 records quizzes and 6 picture quizzes
Editors	Julian Farino and Chris Rhys
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printed by	R. J. Acford Ltd, Chichester, Sussex
Format	Paperback 234x175 mm

1987

The Guinness Book of Extraordinary Records Revised Edition

Published for	Marks and Spencer plc
Cover	Yellow
ISBN	0-85112-879-3
Price New	£4.99
Pages	192
Chapters	8 ("Human Wonders", "Wellie-Wanging and Other Wonders", "Animal Superlatives", "The Natural World", "Building Big", "That's Entertainment", "Transport Records" and "Sporting Records".
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, Great Britain
Printed by	Jarrold & Sons Ltd, Norwich, Norfolk
Format	Paperback 285x212 mm

Notes:

Ten modifications in the "stop press" section.

1987

Guinness World of Records - The Book of The Show

Copyright	Guinness Superlatives Ltd.
Printed by	Jarrold & Sons Ltd, Norwich.
Format	Paperback 298x212 mm
Design	Alan Hamp
Photography	John Campbell

Notes:

This is the programme for visitors to the Guinness World of Records Museum at the Trocadero in Piccadilly, London.
The Museum closed its doors for the last time in December 1995.
We also have copies of the programme in French and German - if you know of copies in other languages, please let us know.

1987

The Guinness Book of Amazing Records (Scotch Videocassettes)

Published for	3M United Kingdom Plc
Cover	Black background
Price New	Free
Pages	128
Chapters	6 ("TV Records", "Stunts", "Christmas", "Trivia Records", "Entertainments" and "Sports Records").
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd
Format	Paperback 6¼x3¾ inches (159x97 mm)

1987

Guinness Sports Challenge 2

Subtitle	A Quiz Book from the publishers of the Guinness Book of Records
Cover	Red background
ISBN	0-85112-496-8
Price New	£4.95
Pages	126
Sections	63 records quizzes and 10 picture quizzes
Editors	Julian Farino
Published by	Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printed by	R. J. Acford Ltd, Chichester, Sussex
Format	Paperback 230x176 mm

1987

Guinness Olympic Games The Records

Subtitle	776BC to AD1988
Cover	Orange with white dust-jacket
Publication Date	September 1987
ISBN	0-85112-897-1 (book has 0-85112-896-3)
Price New	£9.95 ($17.95 in the USA)
Pages	176
Editor	Stan Greenberg
Format	Hardback 10½x7¾ inches (267x200mm)
Copyright	Stan Greenberg and Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1987
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	R.J. Acford Ltd, Chichester, Sussex.

1987

Guinness Olympic Games The Records

Subtitle	776BC to AD1988
Publication Date	September 1987
ISBN	0-85112-896-3
Price New	£8.95
Pages	176
Editor	Stan Greenberg
Format	Paperback 10x7½ inches (260x191mm)
Copyright	Stan Greenberg and Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1987
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	R.J. Acford Ltd, Chichester, Sussex.

1987

Guinness Olympic Games The Records (Hyundai Special Edition)

Subtitle	776BC to AD1988
Cover	Yellow with white dust-jacket
Publication Date	September 1987
ISBN	0-85112-897-1 (book has 0-85112-896-3)
Price New	£9.95
Pages	176
Editor	Stan Greenberg
Format	Hardback 10½x7¾ inches (267x200mm)
Copyright	Stan Greenberg and Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1987
Publisher	Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	R.J. Acford Ltd, Chichester, Sussex.

Notes:

This special Hyundai edition has the same content as the standard hardback edition, but includes a foreword by Mike Adams (Managing Director of Hyundai Car Distributors UK Limited) and has an additional 8 pages advertising Hyundai cars, Judy Simpson and Seoul.
Unlike the standard hardback, the cover is yellow and additionally has the Hyundai logo on the spine.

1988

The Guinness Book of Longer Lasting Records

Published for	Duracell UK
Cover	Black and Gold
Pages	93
Chapters	3 ("Personal & Public Lives", "The Natural World" and "Human Achievements".
Published by	Guinness Publishing Ltd, 33 London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printed by	Hazell Watson & Viney Ltd., Aylesbury.
Format	Hardback 9¾x7 inches (248x178 mm)

Notes:

The "Introduction" is the story of the Guinness Book of Records, and has photographs of Sir Hugh Beaver and Norris McWhirter (pictured with the standard 1988 edition).

1988

Woolworths Fascinating Facts Cards

Publication Date	1988
Number	24 Cards in the set
Dimensions	Each card is c. 3⅛x2 inches (80x50 mm)
Text	"All these facts and more in the new 1989 Guinness Book of Records."

Notes:

Each card has a picture and several records from one of 4 categories: "The Living World", "The Arts and Entertainment", "Human Achievements" and "Sports, Games and Pastimes".

1989

Guinness World of Records - The 'greatest' show on earth!

Copyright	World of Records Exhibitions Ltd.
Printed by	Cradley Print
Format	Paperback 298x212 mm
Design	Michaelangelo Design Studios
Published by	Ian Wolverson-Astroquail Ltd.

Notes:

This is the programme for the Guinness World of Records at the Trocadero in Piccadilly, London.
We also have a copy of the 1992/1993 brochure (right), which has no attributions, and a copy of the "Information for Schools" binder produced by Sue Rule in 1989 (far right).
The Museum closed its doors for the last time in December 1995.
Other museums produced similar souvenir guide books - the one pictured right is a 1989 guide to the museum at the Empire State Building in New York.

1990

Bassett Guinness Collectors Cards

Publication Date	1990
Number	50 Cards in the set
Dimensions	Each card is c. 3x2 inches (75x50 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd.

Notes:

Each card has a cartoon depicting a particular world record. The first card shows the "Bed of Nails" record held by the Reverend Ken Owen of Pontypridd.
The cards and bubblegum were made in Denmark for Barratt, a division of Trebor-Bassett Ltd., Maidstone, England.
This series of collectors cards was also produced for other countries. We have a few of the Dandy Gum set produced in Denmark for the Turkish market - these are larger (83x66mm) translucent greaseproof paper "cards".

1990

Guinness Book of Records Sporting Diary 1991

Published	1990
Price New	£5.95
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd. and Charles Letts & Co. Ltd.
Published by	Charles Letts & Co. Ltd., Diary House, London, SE1 1DW
Format	Hardback 8½x6⅛ inches (216x155 mm)

Notes:

Text from 'The Guinness Book of Records 1990'

1991

The Guinness Book of Records (1992 International Edition)

Edition	38
Publication Date	October 1991 ^{Note 2}
Cover	Red background
ISBN	0-85112-525-5
Foreword	October 1991, Earl of Iveagh
Pages	704
Chapters	11 ("The Earth and Space", "The Living World", "The Human Being", "The Human World", "Science and Technology", "Building and Structures", "Transport", "The Business World", "The Arts and Entertainment", "Human Achievements" and "Sports and Games")
Format	Paperback 7x4.33 inches (178x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd 33, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6DJ, England
Printer	Cox & Wyman Ltd, Reading

Notes:

"The full international edition of the world's best-selling record book - for the first time in paperback."
This edition contains some revised records compared to the standard hardback edition, so was presumably published slightly later.

1991

Guinness World Records Poster Books

Publication Date	November 1991
Covers	Green/Blue, Blue/Purple, Yellow/Green, Blue/Red
ISBNs	1-85724-041-3, 1-85724-042-1 1-85427-043-X, 1-85427-044-8
Dimensions	14½x10⅝ inches (370x270 mm)
Copyright	Victoria House Publishing Ltd.
Publisher	Victoria House Publishing Ltd.
Printed	in Italy
Notes	There were four publications in this series: 1. Animals 2. Transport and Technology 3. People, Places and Pastimes 4. Nature

1992

The Guinness Book of Records 1492

Subtitle	The World Five Hundred Years Ago
Publication Date	April 1992
Cover	Brown, with dust-jacket
Price New	£14.92
ISBN	0-85112-959-5
Pages	192
Chapters	11 ("The World and Beyond", "The Human Being", "Transport", "Exploration and Discovery", "Industry and Commerce", "Science and Technology", "Buildings and Structures", "The Arts and Entertainment", "Sport", "Religion and Popular Belief" and "Rulers and Lawmakers")
Format	Hardback 11⅝x7¾ inches (295x197 mm)
Editor	Deborah Manley
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Printer	Printer Industria Gráfica S.A., Barcelona

1992

The Guinness Book of Records (1993 International Edition)

Edition	39
Publication Date	October 1992
Cover	Pale gold background
ISBN	0-85112-714-2
Pages	704
Chapters	11 ("Earth and Space", "Living World", "Human Being", "Science and Technology", "Buildings and Structures", "Transport", "Business World", "Arts and Entertainment", "Human World", "Human Achievements" and "Sports & Games")
Format	Paperback 7x4.33 inches (178x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd 33, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6DJ, England
Printer	Cox & Wyman Ltd, Reading

1992

Active Bodies Guinness Book of Sports Records 1993

Published for	Adidas
Edition	Sports records from edition 39
Publication Date	1992
Cover	Black background
Pages	192
Format	Paperback 7x4⅜ inches (178x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Printer	Cox & Wyman Ltd, Reading
Note	This book is a reprint of the sports section of the 1993 edition of The Guinness Book of Records

1993

The Guinness Book of Records (1994 International Edition)

Edition	40
Publication Date	October 1993
Cover	Pink background
ISBN	0-85112-772-X
Pages	704
Chapters	11 ("Earth and Space", "Living World", "Human Being", "Science & Technology", "Buildings & Structures", "Transport", "Business World", "Arts & Entertainment", "Human World", "Human Achievements" and "Sports & Games")
Format	Paperback 7x4.33 inches (178x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd 33, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6DJ, England
Printer	Cox & Wyman Ltd, Reading

1993

The Guinness Book of Records Quiz Book

Publication Date	August 1993
Price New	£5.99
ISBN	0-85112-720-7
Pages	127
Sections	10 ("Earth and Space", "Living World", "Human Being", "Science and Technology", "Buildings and Transport", "Business World", "Arts and Entertainment", "Human World", "Miscellaneous Endeavours", and "Sports and Games")
Format	Paperback 9¼x5¾ inches (235x146 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd 33, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	The Bath Press

Notes:

Editor: Peter Matthews, Writer and Compiler: Maria Morgan.
The cover has 14 different Guinness Book of Records editions - the question on the back cover asks the reader to guess the language of each edition and the year of the English ones.

1994

The Guinness Book of Records (1995 International Edition)

Edition	41
Publication Date	October 1994
Cover	White background
ISBN	0-85112-652-9
Pages	704
Chapters	11 ("Earth and Space", "Living World", "Human Being", "Science & Technology", "Buildings & Structures", "Transport", "Arts & Entertainment", "Business World", Human World", "Human Achievements" and "Sports & Games")
Format	Paperback 7x4.33 inches (178x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd 33, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6DJ, England
Printer	Cox & Wyman Ltd, Reading

1994

The New Guinness Book of Sporting Records 1995 (Gillette)

Published for	Gillette
Edition	Sports records from edition 41
Publication Date	October 1994
Cover	White background
Pages	192
Format	Paperback 7x4⅜ inches (178x110 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Printer	Cox & Wyman Ltd, Reading
Note	This book contains records from the Sports section of the The New Guinness Book of Records 1995
Text	With the compliments of Gillette SERIES Special Edition

1994

The Guinness Gold Club

The Guinness Gold Club was formed in 1994 with the aim of recognising — and providing additional information to — serious collectors of the Guinness Book of Records. To qualify for membership, collectors needed to prove to Guinness that they had 30 or more editions of the book. Guinness Gold Club newsletters (in A5 format) were sent out to members from time-to-time, and we have copies of the first 5. There were also 2 magazines issued in A4 format in Spring and Autumn 1998, and an A4 "Hall of Fame 2000" booklet, containing pen pictures of collectors.

(A4 magazine images courtesy of Howard Bradley)

1994

Guinness Book of Records Diary 1995

ISBN	0 09 178348 8
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Limited
Published by	Random House UK Ltd Ebury Press Stationery, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 2SA.
Printed	Printed and Bound in China
Format	Hardback Approx. 6½ x7 inches (166x178 mm)

(Information kindly provided by James McConnell)

1994

The New Guinness Book of Records Quiz Book

Publication Date	August 1994
Price New	£5.99
ISBN	0-85112-635-9
Pages	128
Sections	9 ("The Earth and Space", "The Living World", "Human Being", "Science and Technology", "Buildings and Structures", "Transportation", "Business, Art and Culture", "The Human Community" and "World of Sport")
Format	Paperback 9¼x6⅛ inches (235x155 mm)
Editor	Brian J. Ford
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd 33, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	The Bath Press

1995

The Guinness Book of Animal Records

Publication Date	October 1995
Price New	£14.99
ISBN	0-85112-658-8
Pages	256
Sections	7 ("Mammals", "Birds", "Reptiles", "Amphibians", "Fishes", "Invertebrates" and "Microbes")
Format	Hardback 11¼x7¾ inches (286x197 mm)
Written By	Mark Carwardine
Editor	Beátrice Frei
Copyright	Mark Carwardine
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd 33, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex
Printer	New Interlitho SpA., Milan

1995

The New Guinness Book of Records (1996 International Edition)

Edition	42
Publication Date	October 1995
Cover	Purple background
ISBN	0-85112-018-0
Pages	672
Chapters	11 ("Earth and Space", "Living World", "Human Being", "Science & Technology", "Buildings & Structures", "Transport", "Arts", "Business World", Human World", "Human Achievements" and "Sports & Games")
Format	Paperback 7x4⅜ inches (178x112 mm)
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd 33, London Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6DJ, England
Printer	Cox & Wyman Ltd.

1996

The Guinness Book of Business Records

Publication Date	May 1996
Price New	£15.96
ISBN	0-85112-794-0
Pages	224
Chapters	9 ("The biggest companies", "The first businesses", "Invention and innovation", "Wealth", "The workers", "Markets, competition and conflict", "Risk and exploitation", "The key sectors" and "Looking forward, looking back")
Format	Hardback 9½x6¼ inches (240x159 mm)
Editor	Tom Cannon
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Printer	The Bath Press, Bath

1996

Guinness Book of Records Daily Mail Partwork

Produced by

The Daily Mail

Format

A4 paper magazine (297x210 mm)

Parts (10)

The Human Being (21/09/1996)

Human Achievement (28/09/1996)

The Living World (5/10/1996)

Earth and Space (12/10/1996)

Transport (19/10/1996)

Science and Technology (26/10/1996)

Well Fancy That (2/11/1996)

Arts and Entertainment (9/11/1996)

Sport One (16/11/1996)

Sport Two (23/11/1996).

Notes:

A ten-part series produced in collaboration with the Daily Mail newspaper to promote the 1997 edition of the Guinness Book of Records.
Each part has 15 pages and an advertisement on the back cover.
On the Monday following the publication of each part, the paper contained some "stories behind the records".

1998

The Book of Extremes

Written by	Norris McWhirter
Pages	61
Chapters	5 ("People", "Explosions and Disasters", "Buildings and Travel", "Animals and Plants" and "Sport")
Published	for Tesco Stores Limited by Brilliant Books Ltd, 84-86 Regent Street, London. W1R 6DD
Printed by	Cambus Litho Ltd., Scotland
Format	Paperback 220x210 mm

Notes:

Other books in this series included: "The Book of Time and Space", "The Book of Animals", "The Body Book", "Back to the Future" and "The Book of Inventions".

1998

The Book of Time and Space

Written by	Norris McWhirter
Edited by	Kate Tym
Pages	46
Chapters	5 ("The Universe, The Solar System and The Sun", "The Planets", "Time", "Man's Exploration of Space" and "Lost in Space")
Published	for Tesco Stores Limited by Brilliant Books Ltd, 84-86 Regent Street, London. W1R 6DD
Printed by	Cambus Litho Ltd., Scotland
Format	Paperback 220x210 mm

Notes:

Other books in this series included: "The Book of Extremes", "The Book of Animals", "The Body Book", "Back to the Future" and "The Book of Inventions".

1998

Guinness World Records Calendar 1999

Publication Date	30th September 1998
ISBN	2-86300-103-5
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd.
Publisher	Slow Dazzle Worldwide, 38 Cobbold Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 9LW.

Notes:

A month-per-page calendar with pictures and record information on every page.

1999

Guinness Amazing Future

Subtitle	The Indispensable Guide to the Next Millennium
Publication Date	March 1999
Price New	£15.00
ISBN	0-85112-093-8
Pages	179 + Index
Sections	12 ("Lifestyles", "Work", "Media", "Entertainment", "Defence", "Transport", "Architecture", "Health", "Environment", "Space", "New Sciences" and "Science Fiction")
Format	Hardback 12x9 inches (305x228 mm)
Editor	Mark Fletcher
Copyright	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Publisher	Guinness Publishing Ltd
Printer	Printer Industria Grafica, Barcelona

Notes:

The copyright page gives the ISBN as 0-85112-051-2.

1999

The Book of Inventions

Written by	Norris McWhirter
Edited by	Kate Tym
Pages	64
Chapters	5 ("Transport", "Weapons and Crime", "Technology and Medicine", Communications and Music" and "Time-line of Inventions")
Published	for Tesco Stores Limited by Brilliant Books Ltd, 84-86 Regent Street, London. W1R 5PA
Printed by	Printer Trento S.r.l., Italy
Format	Paperback 220x210 mm

Notes:

Other books in this series included: "The Book of Time and Space", "The Book of Extremes", "The Book of Animals", "The Body Book" and "Back to the Future".

1999

Sainsbury's Makers of the Millennium Medal Collection

Produced by	Sainsbury's plc and Guinness Publishing Ltd.
Format	Folder with Silver Sleeve (252x254 mm)
Medals (21)	John Harrison, Albert Einstein, Alexander Fleming, Leonardo da Vinci, James Watt, Henry Ford, Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong, Alexander Graham Bell, William Shakespeare, Vincent Van Gogh, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Live Aid, Charlie Chaplin, Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Elizabeth I, Bill Gates.

Notes:

Coins were collected at Sainsbury's stores, petrol stations and Savacentres. A 4-medal pack is shown above.
A limited number of proof sets in Sterling silver were produced by Pobjoy Mint Limited. Each medal in the set was housed in its own plastic container, and the whole set was presented in a special case.

2000

The Book of Extremes 2nd Edition

Edition	Extensively Updated and Amended 2000
Written by	Norris McWhirter and Victoria Cripps
ISBN	1-84221-135-8
Pages	61
Chapters	6 ("People", "Disasters", "Weather", "Buildings and Transport", "Animals and Plants" and "Sport and Entertainment")
Published	for Tesco Stores Limited by Brilliant Books Ltd, 84-86 Regent Street, London. W1R 5RR
Printed by	Printer Trento S.r.l., Italy
Format	Paperback 220x210 mm

2002

Guinness World Records Top Trumps (Creepy Crawlies)

Produced by	Winning Moves for Guinness World Records Ltd.
Format	30 cards (100x62mm) in plastic pack
Notes	A special set of Top Trumps cards produced to promote the 2003 edition of the Guinness Book of Records.

2004

The Book of Alternative Records

Publication Date	November 2004
Cover	White
ISBN	1-84358-126-4
Price New	£9.99
Pages	260
Format	Hardback 7½x4¾ inches (192x121 mm)
Copyright	Philip Gould and Ralf Laue
Publisher	Metro Publishing Ltd., London W14 9PB
Printed in	Great Britain by CPD

Notes:

Ralf Laue is a record breaker and record collector, and runs the Saxonia Record Club.
In November 2009, Ralf kindly answered a few questions for us; a slightly abridged transcript can be found on our people page.

2005

Guinness World Records Sunday Telegraph Series

Produced by	Sunday Telegraph (Australia)
Date	Starting 20th February 2005
Format	Paper magazine (300x220 mm)
Parts (6)	The Nature of Things Human Beings The Modern World Science and Technology Arts, Media and Entertainment Sport

Notes:

A six-part series produced in collaboration with the Sydney Sunday Telegraph newspaper; inserted in copies of the paper across New South Wales.
The first part has 24 pages; the other 5 parts have 16 pages each.
Guinness World Records provided all content. However, the magazines were designed internally by The Sunday Telegraph editorial department.

2008

Guinness World Records Calendar 2009

Publication Date	June 2008
ISBN	1-4022-1267-4
Price New	£9.99 UK / $11.99 U.S. / $13.99 CAN
Copyright	Guinness World Records Limited and Sourcebooks, Inc.
Publisher	Sourcebooks, Inc., P.O. Box 4410, Naperville, Illinois 60567-4410

Notes:

Each page of the tear-off calendar has a different record.

2008

Getting into Guinness

Subtitle	One Man's Longest, Fastest, Highest Journey Inside the World's Most Famous Record Book
Publication Date	September 2008
Cover	Grey
ISBN	978-0-00-726129-1
Price New	£12.99
Pages	300
Format	Hardback 8¾x5½ inches (222x140 mm)
Author	Larry Olmsted
Publisher	Harper Collins Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8JB
Printed by	Clays Ltd, St Ives plc.

Notes:

Larry Olmsted's book details the highs and lows of setting Guinness World Records. The book also documents some of the history of the Guinness World Records story, so is a "must read" for any Guinness collector.
In January 2009, Larry Olmsted kindly agreed to an informal interview with us. An abridged transcript of our interview can be found on our people page.
In May 2009, a paperback edition (ISBN 978-0-00-728425-2, right) was published in the UK, priced at £7.99.