''Top 10 of Everything'' is an internationally distributed illustrated reference book of quantifiable Top 10 lists on a diverse variety of subjects, written by
Russell Ash
Russell Ash (18 June 1946 – 21 June 2010) was the British author of the '' Top 10 of Everything'' series of books, as well as ''Great Wonders of the World'', ''Incredible Comparisons'' and many other reference, art and humour titles, most nota ...
until his death in 2010, by Alexander and
Caroline Ash from 2010-present, and
Paul Terry (2014 'Top 10 for Boys') and published annually since 1989. Facts and statistics about animals, geography, music, films, business, transport, sport and many other subjects are presented. The lists – totalling 700 or more in each volume – often also provide supplementary data about entries outside the Top 10 as well as additional information. ''Top 10 of Everything'' focuses on practical facts and occasional offbeat entries, from the most densely populated countries and the most expensive paintings to the tallest skyscrapers and the most common names around the world. The latest UK edition is the first to include a DVD featuring an interactive quiz based on the book.
Formerly published by
Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley Limited (branded as DK) is a British multinational publishing company specialising in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 63 languages.
It is part of Penguin Random House, a subsidiary of German media co ...
, ''Top 10 of Everything'' has been published by
Hamlyn since 2006 and in other English-language editions. It also appears in a number of translations including, to date, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Gujarati, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Slovakian and Swedish.
''Top 10 of Everything'' was the basis of a children’s TV series broadcast on ITV in 1998–2001.
Related books including ''The Top 10 of Sport'', ''The Top 10 of Music'', ''The Top 10 of Film'', ''Top 10 for Men'', ''Top 10 of Britain'' and (forthcoming) ''Top 10 of Football'' and ''Top 10 of Ireland''. Quiz books, calendars, diaries and other products, have been also issued at intervals.
Current editions
*''Top 10 of everything 2013'' (2014)
*''Top 10 of Everything 2010'' (2009) (UK)
*''Top 10 of Everything 2010'' (2009) (US)
*''Top 10'' (2009) (France)
Related books
*''Top 10 for Men'' (2008)
*''Top 10 of Britain'' (2009)
*''Top 10 for Men USA'' (2010)
*''Top 10 for Boys'' (2014)
External links
''Top 10 of Everything'' collectors’ website
Trivia books
DK (publisher) books
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