The Book of Alternative Records
Published on 5. November 2004
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-84358-126-0 (ISBN)
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Illustrations
Ill.
ISBN-13
978-1-84358-126-0 (9781843581260)
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Ralf Laue became interested in unusual world records over 20 years ago. Since then he has amassed a huge collection of books, articles and other documents relating to bizarre records from every corner of the globe. A multi-record holder himself, Ralf founded an international club for records. Philip J Gould, personal fitness trainer, assisted with the creation of
Content
Welcome to the most eccentric, weird and downright zany record book you are ever likely to find. This incredible tome is the result of many painstaking years of research that has culminated in a crazy compendium of incredible and unusual feats. Ranging from amazing acts of dexterity, strength and agility, to those set down the pub, to others that are just plain ridiculous, the records in this book are inspirational because all of them are achievable - there's nothing stopping you from having a go at any one of them yourself! From pulling aeroplanes and barges to lying on a bed of nails, there really is a challenge for everyone. You've got an alternative task-and-a-half on your hands if you want to be a winner.