Guinnessworldrecords.com can today reveal a sneak
preview of the 57th edition of the world's best-selling
copyright book, Guinness World Records 2013, with these exclusive pictures and
video of the world's Shortest Man, Chandra Bahadur Dangi (54.6 cm), and the
world's Shortest Woman, Jyoti Amge (62.8 cm), who met for the first time for
the production of the new book.
The historic moment was recorded earlier this year and
is the first time in history the shortest male and female in the world have
met. Each wore traditional outfits from their native countries and smiled and
laughed throughout.
To add scale to the picture, the classic Guinness World
Records book - which measures 1ft tall (30cm) - was placed in between them.
Marco Frigatti, Official Guinness World Records
Adjudicator, who also took part in the shoot, said: "It was an
extraordinary moment; they're both such incredible individuals. Everyone knew
this was a special moment, the atmosphere was magical."
The picture and new footage coincides with the recent
announcement that the world's Shortest Woman, Jyoti Amge, will visit the UK on
the 13th of September to help launch the new Guinness World
Records 2013 book.
Jyoti, from Nagpur, India, took the title of Shortest
Living Woman when she reached the age of 18 in December last year.
She has a form of dwarfism called Achondroplasia and
won't grow any taller than her current height. Due to her size, she has to have
clothes and jewellery specially made. She sleeps in a tiny bed and uses special
plates and cutlery to eat. She loves fashion and make-up and is currently
pursuing her dream of becoming successful actress in the movie business.
She has already starred in a number of Indian films.
Jyoti said: "Since being recognised by Guinness
World Records I have been able to visit lots of different countries. I love
travelling. I have visited Japan and parts of Europe and now I can't wait to
visit the UK."
In February this year, Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal
made headlines across the globe when he was crowned the world's Shortest Man,
standing at 54.6 cm (21.5 in). His size also meant that he inherited the
title of Shortest Man in history, breaking the previous record of India's Gul
Mohammed (1957-97) who was 57 cm (22.5 in) tall.
Chandra is 72 years old and weighs 14.5 kg (31 lb 15
oz). Until the recent record announcement, he had spent his entire life in the
remote Nepalese mountain village of Rhimkholi, about 250 miles west of
Kathmandu. He said: "I'm very happy that I'm being recognized by Guinness
World Records and that my name will be written in a book. It's a big
thing for my family, my village and my country. I am very happy."
The latest edition of the world's best-selling
copyright book was first published in 1955 and has sold over 120 million copies
to date in over 100 countries. For more amazing world records including the
latest records in science, nature, sport, entertainment and everything else,
check out the new Guinness World Records 2013 Edition available worldwide on
Thursday 13th September.
God is wonderful.
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