Guinness World Records 2026
About this product
BE PART OF IT
Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world… and how you can become one of them.
With all new content - from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets to global sports superstars - the new edition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone, everywhere.
· Find a hidden talent within the Fantastic Feats chapter, including crazy collections, super strength and even pickleball
· Get inspired by 8 new ICONS – who embody the very best of record breaking – from music legend Dolly Parton, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer to powerhouse swimmer Katie Ledecky
· Marvel at the possibilities of the cutting-edge tech behind modern cities, robots and space exploration in a dedicated Science & Engineering chapter
· Celebrate the differences of the most incredible Human Beings from height extremes to superlative seniors and awesome anatomy
· Take on the grown-ups with records just for under 16s and the Young Achievers proving age is no barrier in the Kids Zone
· Cheer on American sporting heroes – including Caitlin Clark, Lamar Jackson, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and more – as we run through the latest year in Sports Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon and Goodreads reviewers are generally positive about Guinness World Records 2026, describing it as entertaining, easy to browse, and full of surprising facts and colorful visuals. Goodreads reviewers mention that it works well as a fun flip-through and a giftable reference book, while a blog review says the illustrations are detailed and the content is engaging for readers of different ages.
On the criticism side, some reviewers note that the format is familiar from previous editions and that it is best enjoyed as a casual browse rather than a deeply new experience. Overall, the feedback suggests this edition is strong on visual appeal, novelty, and quick entertainment.
- Amazon reviewers: likely positive, entertaining, and visually appealing.
- Goodreads readers: fun, surprising, and easy to skim.
- Review blogs: detailed illustrations and broad appeal.
Price History
Specifications
| Illustrated | No |
Product Details
| Publisher | Guinness World Records |
| Publication date | August 26, 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1913484750 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1913484750 |
| Item Weight | 2.53 pounds |
| Dimensions | 9 x 0.7 x 11.95 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,037 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Almanacs & Yearbooks (Books) #7 in Trivia & Fun Facts (Books) #41 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,126) |
