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What is the prize money for breaking a guinness world record. In doing so, it has inspired generations of record setters and gwr fans alike, and has set its own record for alltime bestselling annual publication over million copies sold. Dec 10, 2018 but the annual book published by guinness for over 60 years nowholds its own record as the bestselling ed book in history. How much does guinness world records pay their record. In this special diamond anniversary book, we share 60 of the most iconic, heartwarming and worldchanging records, year by year from 1955 to today. The honour and recognition is worth more than money so people are not paid to surpass an already achieved and recorded feat. And as always, we have a few more surprises in store for you. A word of caution dont buy the smaller 2012 or 20 paperback edition as it is badly printed and is in black and white. The 12th edition of the worlds bestselling videogames annual is bursting with amazing records, remarkable feats and marvellous achievements by gamers just like you, who have been inspired by the games they love to play. Even expenses incurred by the participants are not covered by the guinness world records. Aug 27, 2015 that first book, written by norris and ross mcwhirter, was published august 27, 1955. Sep 16, 2010 buy guinness world records 2011 revised edition by guinness world records isbn. It is the worlds most sold ed book and holds a record for this in the book source. Easiest guinness world record how to get a guinness.
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