Guinness World Records 2025

Celebrate an extraordinary milestone with Guinness World Records 2025, the world's most famous and best-selling annual book. Commemorating its 70th anniversary, this platinum edition takes readers on a journey through the past seven decades of record-breaking achievements, while presenting the latest and greatest feats from the past year.

To honour this historic occasion, the opening chapter serves up a delightful feast of retro features that revisit iconic records and milestones throughout the years. From astounding athletic accomplishments to mind-boggling scientific advancements, Guinness World Records 2025 offers a fascinating mix of past triumphs and recent breakthroughs, captured in over 1,000 stunning images.

This fully revised and updated edition is a tribute to human ingenuity, dedication, and the ceaseless quest for excellence. Among many exciting highlights, you'll find the prestigious platinum-grade ICON status bestowed on a select group of outstanding record-holders, including Taylor Swift and LeBron James, who exemplify the very spirit of Guinness World Records.

The new edition also features captivating Poster-style Flashback sections that bring to life the history of key record categories, offering deeper insights into how these records have evolved. Ever wondered about the ultimate limits of human potential? Look no further. Guinness World Records 2025 explores those tantalising questions, such as whether we'll ever see a sub-3-second Rubik's Cube solve.

Readers can also enjoy the whimsical "Dear GWR..." sections scattered throughout the book. These features unearth quirky, never-before-seen record applications that didn't quite make it into the main listings. It's a light-hearted homage to the inventiveness of people worldwide and our unending fascination with earning that coveted Guinness World Records certificate.

The engaging content is beautifully wrapped in a vibrant cover designed by the acclaimed 3D digital artist, Chris Labrooy. His inventive design aligns with the Guinness World Records mission to "find the fun". By twisting everyday objects into unique typographic and sculptural forms, Chris creates an eye-catching cover that hints at the diverse wonders within the book. The cover is adorned with elements representing sports, engineering, exploration, gaming, and nature, inviting readers to embark on a journey of discovery.

A fitting celebration of 70 years of record-breaking, Guinness World Records 2025 remains an essential read for the whole family. Packed with thousands of astounding facts and feats, it promises to entertain, educate, and inspire record enthusiasts of all ages. Dive in and be amazed by the extraordinary achievements of people from around the globe.