New must-reads

MANILA, Philippines -   Those who have a thirst for knowledge and a love for unbelievable facts and jaw-dropping images have reason to rejoice because National Book Store now has the latest titles from two of the most famous brands in the world: Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 

Guinness World Records 2010 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world. Over 100 million copies have been sold since the first edition was published in 1955, and nearly four million copies are sold every year in more than 100 countries and in 25 languages.

So what’s new in GWR2010? A lot actually — from free downloadable content (videos, photographs, screensavers and interviews), new photographs, fully updated records, new sections and record threads celebrating the first decade of the 21st century, to a brilliant new “steampunk” graphic novel design.

The all-new sixth title in the best-selling Ripley’s Believe It or Not! annual series, Ripley’s Believe it or Not: Seeing is Believing, is a compendium of incredible, bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features all presented in a stunning, bright new design.

Featuring icons that guide readers to astounding video clips on the new fully-integrated website, a dramatic eight-page gatefold section showcasing some extraordinary performers of the past, and additional black and white Ripley archive photographs presented throughout the book, the latest annual in this successful series is a feast of delights.

Guinness World Records 2010 and Ripley’s Believe it or Not: Seeing is Believing are available at National Book Store branches nationwide. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Friendster for exclusive offers.