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Features unique free downloadable content, the Top 100 Records of the decade, Records for every day of the year and new features on James Bond and the Records that have never been broken - it's the book of the decade.
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I used to be a huge fan of these books, but this is a sad, diluted and dumbed-down version of a classic format. I know that sounds like an adult perspective, but even the kids in this house have expressed surprise - followed by simple indifference and boredom - towards this big mess of garish pictures and pointless facts that aren't related to... anything.
Where are the lists of records and human achievements? Why is there so much focus on American sports? Why are the pages such a sorry mess, making it difficult to extract even the most basic knowledge? It's as if the publishers were embarrassed to include anything so mundane as 'world records' in their books, so they had to hide it behind distracting - and simply ugly - razzamatazz that wouldn't impress even the most easy-to-please 5 yr old.
A sorry mess and a massive disappointment,
Where are the lists of records and human achievements? Why is there so much focus on American sports? Why are the pages such a sorry mess, making it difficult to extract even the most basic knowledge? It's as if the publishers were embarrassed to include anything so mundane as 'world records' in their books, so they had to hide it behind distracting - and simply ugly - razzamatazz that wouldn't impress even the most easy-to-please 5 yr old.
A sorry mess and a massive disappointment,
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first read the Guinness Book of World Records when I was kid back in the 70s, and it's comforting to see it still going strong. I'll say that I definitely preferred the old school text-heavy versions from back in the day to the flourescent lime, 3D photography, picture-fest of today. It's a new world we live in now, so I guess it's hard to fault the Big G for keeping up with the times.
As much as I've long loved the Guinness book itself, I was always a little disappointed that there wasn't a good resource written ABOUT Guinness -- its history, evolution, and especially about how it became the phenomenon that inspires people to carry out such dedicated acts of nuttiness. A few weeks ago in New York, I saw a book profiled in the newspaper titled GETTING INTO GUINNESS by Larry Olmsted. Olmsted is a journalist as well as a two-time GBWR record-holder, and I gave it a try. Well, it's the perfect companion piece to the Guinness book; it puts everything into context and lets you feel like a real insider. 300 pages of fascinating real life stories about the quest for Guinness recordhood, and Amazon has it for under nine pounds. I'll be giving them together as a gift to my nephew. Buy them as a tandem (which is what I should have done) and you'd even get free shipping with Prime! Getting into Guinness: One Man's Longest, Fastest, Highest Journey Inside the World's Most Famous Record Book
As much as I've long loved the Guinness book itself, I was always a little disappointed that there wasn't a good resource written ABOUT Guinness -- its history, evolution, and especially about how it became the phenomenon that inspires people to carry out such dedicated acts of nuttiness. A few weeks ago in New York, I saw a book profiled in the newspaper titled GETTING INTO GUINNESS by Larry Olmsted. Olmsted is a journalist as well as a two-time GBWR record-holder, and I gave it a try. Well, it's the perfect companion piece to the Guinness book; it puts everything into context and lets you feel like a real insider. 300 pages of fascinating real life stories about the quest for Guinness recordhood, and Amazon has it for under nine pounds. I'll be giving them together as a gift to my nephew. Buy them as a tandem (which is what I should have done) and you'd even get free shipping with Prime! Getting into Guinness: One Man's Longest, Fastest, Highest Journey Inside the World's Most Famous Record Book
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this for my daughter who is 9. She has been asking for it since Christmas as all her friends at school have got it. She has been totally engrossed in it since it arrived and loves taking it to school with her. My daughter is an avid reader but I would say that this would be a great buy for any child who isn't keen to read as the pictures will encourage them to read about the records and it's a book they can share with their friends.
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Ok
Arrived quickly and well packaged - however, did find the same product for the same price on the high street which was a bit disappointing but saved carrying it home
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Barbara Speirs
Guinness world recordsgu
This is an excellent product, especially for those, like my brother who is collecting them. Bought it cheaper because it is "out of date" it still boasts a range of weird and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by kizzi
enjoyed
i liked it and my kids liked it
we have been buying the guinness book of records series for about the last ten years and every year it gets better, my local book shop... Read more
we have been buying the guinness book of records series for about the last ten years and every year it gets better, my local book shop... Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by Mr. N. Reid
Guiness
What can be said about this world-renowned publication? A great coffee-table book that gives endless pleasure, with a great many interesting facts and figures.
Published on 7 April 2010 by Mr. Howard H. Samuel
great book
my 10 year old son has found this book amazing he has learnt lots of new facts
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Mrs. Alison Lally
Big book with lots of knowledge, beautifully presented.
A timeless favourite bought for my 10-year-old daughter, and she has lapped up all the weird and wonderful information contained inside, and then proceeded to amaze her friends... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Irene
Really disappointing
I can only echo what Chris Watson has said in earlier review. This is a real let down, full of inconsequential fluff, clearly dumbed down for some imaginary audience of half-wits. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Mudface
Best Present
I purchased this book as a Christmas present for my seven year old nephew (advanced for his age). The feed back from his parents has been excellant. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by Y. Samuels-Walker
Guinness book of records
Excellent 'stocking filla', try to buy the updated version every five years or so, all the family enjoy dipping into it (good one to leave on the coffee table! Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by Jenn
Guinness world records 2010
a very good book to have on the bookshelf, my grandsons all enjoy browsing it
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by M. A. Preston
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