SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups by Ed Helms - ISBN: 9781035431007
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History’s biggest screwups, from moon nukes to spy cats, hilariously documented.
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SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups

the hilarious new book from The Office and Hangover comedian

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    8 September 2026

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Summary

From actor, comedian, writer, and host of the hit history podcast SNAFU, Ed Helms brings you an absurdly entertaining look at history’s greatest screwups, complete with lively illustrations.

History contains a plethora of insane screwups-otherwise known as SNAFUs. Coined during World War I, SNAFU is an acronym that stands for Situation Normal: All F*cked Up. In other words, “things are pretty screwed up, but aren’t they always?”

Spanning from the 1950’s to the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035431007
ISBN-10:1035431009
Author:Ed Helms
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Wildfire
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:8 September 2026
Weight:213g
Dimensions:198mm x 128mm x 24mm
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About The Author

Ed Helms

Ed Helms

Ed Helms is an American actor, writer, producer, and comedian. He first gained national attention as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 2002 to 2006.

Helms is perhaps best known for his roles as:

  • Andy Bernard, the quirky paper salesman on NBC’s hit sitcom The Office (2006-2013).
  • Stu Price in The Hangover film trilogy.

He also co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed Peacock comedy series Rutherford Falls alongside Mike Schur and Sierra Teller Ornelas.

Accolades

  • Screen Actors Guild Awards: Six nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, winning in 2008.
  • Writers Guild of America Award: Best Writing for a Comedy or Variety Special for The Fake News with Ted Nelms.

Other Work

Helms hosts SNAFU, an award-winning podcast about history’s greatest screw-ups, currently in its second season.

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