Monday 24 February 2025
12:30
Erling Kagge
The North Pole: The History of an Obsession
Throughout recorded human time, few places on Earth have inspired as much fascination as the North Pole. Blending memoir from his intrepid journey to the North Pole in 1990, along with history, philosophy and a stark warning about melting ice, Erling offers a profound meditation about nature and our place within it.
Erling is a Norwegian explorer who was the first in history to reach the ‘three poles’ – North, South and the summit of Everest. In 1993 he became the first person ever to walk alone to the South Pole. He is also a lawyer, art collector and publisher and has written eight books on exploration, philosophy and art collecting. The North Pole, will be published on 27th Feb 2025.
'Erling Kagge is a deeply thoughtful writer who has a strong and very individual style. The North Pole proves to be the perfect subject for him.’
Adventurer, philosopher and acclaimed author
Erling is a Norwegian explorer who was the first in history to reach the ‘three poles’ – North, South and the summit of Everest. In 1993 he became the first person ever to walk alone to the South Pole. He is also a lawyer, art collector and publisher and has written eight books on exploration, philosophy and art collecting. The North Pole, will be published on 27th Feb 2025.
