With a flaming holographic cover, the new GWR 2011 edition explodes with new and updated records. There's 100% new photography and hot new categories and features including TV's 75th anniversary, eye popping 3-D cinema, the historic Space Shuttle and a 270 city record-breaking GPS World Tour.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Bibliophile
Format:Hardcover
Bought this as a present for my 15-year-old nephew who had enjoyed reading last year's edition. He also liked the 2011 edition but said that it was not quite as interesting, too similar to last year's. So I guess it would have got five stars if he did not own the other one already.
Personally I would rate it 3 stars maximum because to me it seems an unorganised jumble of more or less useless information, trying to be most spectacular, not matter how meaningless the record is. Yes, I know, it is the "Guinness Book of Records" but having grown up with the older editions I do not really like the new design and the chaotic structure.
To the new owner it is like a big magazine with a jumble of colourful photos and lots of amusing and/or faszinating information.
But on the whole it was worth the money, because it managed to get a 15-year-old boy to read for hours. For this reason only I rate it four stars.
Personally I would rate it 3 stars maximum because to me it seems an unorganised jumble of more or less useless information, trying to be most spectacular, not matter how meaningless the record is. Yes, I know, it is the "Guinness Book of Records" but having grown up with the older editions I do not really like the new design and the chaotic structure.
To the new owner it is like a big magazine with a jumble of colourful photos and lots of amusing and/or faszinating information.
But on the whole it was worth the money, because it managed to get a 15-year-old boy to read for hours. For this reason only I rate it four stars.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Tollu
Format:Hardcover
Wonderful book. I got one initially for my 8 yr old son. I got two more as presents for other people...love it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Hardcover
This book was purchased for my 10 year old son. He loves the facts and records set and to read about them.
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Not very interesting
Not how I remember these books when I was young! Text very small. Not particularly interesting records. Had a quick flick and put on the shelf.
Published 14 days ago by jellen
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A pure bargain
A birthday present for my brother. As his birthday is in March it was still a new addition but at a very good price.
Published 1 month ago by Bluebell
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great gift
brought this for my nephew who has had many a great read and a good laugh, hours of amusement for one and all
Published 1 month ago by social-butterfly
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Christmas Gift
This was purchased for my Grandson who was pleased with the choice but we could subsequently have purchased same a little cheaper locally.
Published 1 month ago by D. S. CULLEN
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Buy GWR...
... Every year. You can't really go wrong with it. It's always beautifully designed with an eye catching interesting cover. And the content is always awe inspiring.
Published 4 months ago by Andrew
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Great series!
Love this Guiness series. Buy one each year for my son who loves reading about the amazing feats people have accomplished....and indeed some very unusual ones too!
Published 4 months ago by Pauline Price
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A must
Bought at a very reduced price after the year end. Excellent value for money, a sturdy book to keep young minds entertained for hours.
Published 6 months ago by Happy customer
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A record in itself
Could not believe the quality of this so called used book it was excellent ie. as new.
The cost was probably less than what it was to post it. Read more
The cost was probably less than what it was to post it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by John F
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Excellent
My son loves this book and wants the new one now. I have also given several copies to 8 year olds as presents and they love them.
Published 17 months ago by John3:16
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very pleased
Great book, was excellent part of last xmas present for boy age 12! Would recommend it for sure to buy for kids!
Published 17 months ago by Caramelgirl
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