Roll out the red carpet for Guinness World Records 2017: BLOCKBUSTERS! It’s virtually exploding with the latest pop-culture records, stellar pictures, behind-the-scenes news, and definitive top 10s. Look right here to find the most-loved movie and TV stars, viral vloggers, chart-topping music, toys, books, attractions, and much, much more. It’s so on trend it deserves the “fist-bump” emoji.
But don’t just take our word for what’s hot; in our exclusive Q&As, hear what it’s like to be Rey’s stunt double in Star Wars, who inspires Wimpy Kid writer, Jeff Kinney, and how YouTube stars Dude Perfect would win the Hunger Games if given the chance. You’ll also meet the people lucky enough to build LEGOŽ for a living – jealous much?
And if all that isn’t enough, try exclusive GWR challenges to see if you can set a blockbuster-inspired record in your very own home!
So whether you’re a fan of Pixar, Spotify, WWE, Pokémon, selfies, eSports, or anything else that rocks the entertainment world, this is for you!
Gr 3–7—With sections such as "Watch," "Browse," "Play," "Go," and "Consume," this title covers a wide array of pop culture and current trends, leaving esoteric world records such as "most people making sand angels" to its big brother, The Guinness Book of World Records. As usual, the photographs are stunning and the infographics noteworthy; both are a large part of the appeal of the Guinness books. Each spread has numerous entry points into the topic, so readers can jump right into whatever subject—be it emojis or console gaming—piques their curiosity. Each fact is clearly boxed and easy to read. Superlatives abound, of course, with entries including the largest collection of Winnie-the-Pooh memorabilia and the most-played trading card game. For added interest, interviews with some of the record-setters—for instance, Steve Blum, the most prolific voice actor—are sprinkled throughout. VERDICT Sure to be a hit among lovers of pop culture. Purchase where budgets allow.—Marie Drucker, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, NY