The new book is also unique, for though being published for more than a century, for the first time it includes married gay couples. This means that for the first time ever, Sir Elton John's 'husband' David Furnish has found a place alongside the singer on the list, reports the Daily Mail. From heads of state, politicians, religious leaders and ambassadors, to the eminent and successful in business, finance, technology, film, music, fashion, sport, literature and the performing arts, The International Who's Who outlines the lives and achievements of more than 25,000 of the most distinguished men and women from almost every country in the world.
Others who are mentioned on the list include the man responsible for the design of the iPod, Jonathan Ive, as well as Oprah Winfrey, Gerald Ford, Ki-Moon Ban, George Lucas as well as Ewan McGregor, and his uncle Denis Lawson. The book, which has 33,000 entries and costs 145 pounds.
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