Previously know as theGuinness Book of Records, TheGuinness Book of World-Records is a yearly published book that tells about the many different record setting events, people, places, things, etc.
This series of books reveals the achievements of mankind as well as worldly extremities.
The first edition of this famed book was produced in Great Britain in 1955.
The book was made by a compilation of many individuals such as journalists and athletes.
The Guinness Book of World Records may have been founded in Great Britain, but the origin and spirit of this popular book was brought to life by an Irish brewing company.
The initial intent of theGuinness Book of World Records was to settle disputed bar bets.
While the company may be known for its famous brewing, Guinness saw an opportunity to turn this new fad into a book and more importantly, turn it into profit.
Managing Director Sir Hugh Beaver was attending party, when he found himself in a disagreement about whether the golden plover or the grouse was faster.
That very evening at his house, Sir Beaver came to the realization the books like the Guinness Book of World Records did not carry enough information to confirm such disputes.
It was in that moment he saw the potential that could come with creating this book.
Thus, the Guinness World Records was born.
Since the birth of this book, Guinness has produced and sold millions of copies and has become one of the most well known books of all time.
The book itself has even set a world record for being the world's best selling series.
The Guinness Records is also one of the most stolen books from the United States public libraries.
Although it is not a record, theGuinness Book of World Records is one of the most stolen books in US public libraries.