With more than 80% of its content new or updated, the 2027 edition ranges across nature, science, sport, video games, entertainment and culture.
The new edition of the famous book, Guinness World Records 2027, which brings together some of the most extraordinary achievements and curiosities on the planet, is now in Spanish bookshops. Readers will find more than 3,000 records from around the world, over 80% of them new or updated for this edition, in a journey through stories that push the limits of what is possible.
Since the publication of its first book in 1955, Guinness World Records has grown into a global multimedia brand with offices in London, New York, Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai.
The topics in this edition are wide-ranging: nature, science, sport, extraordinary skills, video games, entertainment and culture. The facts are combined with photographs and personal stories to bring readers of all ages closer to the most astonishing feats achieved around the world.
Spain has plenty to tell too
Guinness World Records 2027 includes an exclusive section devoted to new Spanish records, introducing readers to the stories and people who have managed to write their names among the world record holders.
An edition dyed green
Green is the visual thread running through this edition. From its striking cover to some of the pages inside, the book focuses on characters, objects and phenomena linked by this colour: frogs, emeralds, Yoda, the Incredible Hulk and Elphaba from Wicked are all part of this unusual tour.
Among this edition's international stars is Miranda Worby, from the United Kingdom, owner of the world's largest collection of My Little Pony memorabilia, with no fewer than 4,550 items.
Also featured is Italy's Andrea Marazzi, creator of the world's narrowest drivable car, a Fiat Panda just 50.20 centimetres wide that, despite its unlikely dimensions, still works.
From the United States comes the story of Phoenix Giselle Hicks, who became the world's youngest yoga instructor at just five years and 337 days old, after completing a 200-hour training course.
They are joined by Canada's Kyle Landi, who holds several weightlifting records and whose sporting career aims to show how far effort, discipline and determination can take you.
The list goes on with feats as surprising as the world's largest hairdryer, measuring 1.7556 metres long; 87 decimal places memorised underwater; a collection of 13,201 frog-related items; the tallest horse, at 199 centimetres; and the record of 22 standing backflips in just 30 seconds.
The new generations
This edition adds a special section devoted to eight record holders under the age of 16 who have already achieved extraordinary feats.
As well as discovering their stories, younger readers will find record ideas they can try themselves, reinforcing one of the central messages of this edition: anyone can find what they are passionate about, test themselves and try to become part of Guinness World Records history.
As Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records, explains, the new edition brings together stories of courage, determination, passion and joy to encourage everyone to have a go, whatever their age, ability, experience or background.