David Guzman Tells the Untold Story Behind Pole Antarctica: The Doomed 1905 Gabriel Expedition to the Bottom of the World

[NEW YORK, NY] Captain Hugo Gabriel should be remembered as one history’s greatest explorers. Instead, he stood trial for what or may not be the worst expedition ever attempted.

In 1905, Gabriel set out to conquer Antarctica with a crew of questionable talent, zero preparation, and an unwavering belief in his own supposed greatness. What followed was a catastrophic journey filled with delusion, infighting, hallucinations, terrible decisions, and a complete misunderstanding of how exploration works. And they never even found the South Pole.

Pole Antarctica: The Doomed 1905 Gabriel Expedition to the Bottom of the World (ISBN: 978-1954158467) is a work of fiction: a sharp, absurdist, and gloriously silly satire about ego, failure, and the fine line between ambition and delusion. Perfect for fans of dark comedy and adventures, this is the story of a man determined to make history — no matter how badly it goes.

Author David Guzman has written for The Onion as a regular contributor and as a member of the video staff. He’s written for the UCB Theatre in New York and teaches sketch comedy writing at the UCB Training Center. His work has been featured in the New Yorker, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Funny Or Die, the American Bystander, and other outlets. He’s the creator of the satirical podcast miniseries Welcome to Wealthy and he lives in Brooklyn.

Praise for Pole Antarctica:

“There are more fantastic jokes on each page of this book than crew members killed during Captain Gabriel’s ill-fated journey to Antarctica. Not to spoil it, but a lot of people die, which means more jokes for you, the reader! Huzzah!”

—Matt Powers, fmr. ClickHole editor-in-chief, fmr. Creative Director of Team Coco

“I would follow Hugo Gabriel to the ends of the Earth and back. Well, probably just to the ends of the Earth. I doubt we’d make it back.”

—Mike Scollins, writer, Late Night with Seth Meyers

To request a physical review copy of Pole Antarctica: The Doomed 1905 Gabriel Expedition to the Bottom of the World (ISBN: 978-1954158467), or to plan an event featuring David Guzman please contact Humorist Books: brian@humoristbooks.com