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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2026

byRipley

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Every year Ripley's Believe It or Not! storms the bestseller list as it unveils the latest collection of weird but true stories, bite-size, jaw-dropping facts, and amazing photographs gathered from all over the world.

This year...
  • Gasp at the paddle-steamer made entirely out of ice
  • Discover the whereabouts of the volcano that blasts out gold
  • Meet Fedy, the cross-eyed cat, who has 400,000 followers on Instagram
  • Visit the city of Chefhaouen in Morocco, where every building is painted blue
  • Shudder at the Australian mosquito that sucks blood from frogs' nostrils
And much, much more!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is perfect for:


  • Gifting moments: whether it’s a kids stocking filler or an adult Secret Santa, give the gift of interesting facts this Christmas
  • Readers young and old: Got a trivia mad niece? Or a pub-quiz-going father-in-law? Either way, this is sure to delight readers of all ages!
  • Those with curious minds!

No Christmas can possibly be complete without Ripley's, the bestselling annual full of weird and but true stories and facts to delight both kids and adults!

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Praise for Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

'My grandson loves it — packed with weird and wonderful facts and vivid pictures that spark his curiosity!'

'Another brilliant Ripley’s! Stunning visuals and unbelievable facts for every curious mind.'

'A family favourite — every year!'

'Fun, fascinating, and a little gross — a hit with kids and adults alike!'

'A Christmas morning must — pure excitement every year!'

About Ripley

Robert Leroy Ripley was an American cartoonist who created and developed the world-famous Ripley’s Believe It or Not! cartoon strip in the years after the First World War. He travelled the globe in search of unusual objects and stories, and built up an extraordinary collection of everything from shrunken heads to dinosaur eggs and iron maidens. These are now exhibited in Ripley museums around the world. The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is an annual international top-ten bestseller.
Details
  • Imprint: Century
  • ISBN: 9781529961027
  • Length: 256 pages
  • Dimensions: 299mm x 22mm x 236mm
  • Weight: 1451g
  • Price: £22.00