The Archive
Five books. One word each. 261 pages apiece. The complete catalog of the Archive's literary experiments.
EW
A 261-page novel. The word: ew. A reaction to disgust, given the scale of a novel. Read more about EW · As a gift · FAQ
UGH
A 261-page novel. The word: ugh. The universal sound of frustration. Read more about UGH · As a gift · FAQ
LOL
A 261-page novel. The word: lol. The internet's most overused laugh. Read more about LOL · As a gift · FAQ
YIKES
A 261-page novel. The word: yikes. Two syllables of alarm. Read more about YIKES · As a gift · FAQ
MEH
A 261-page novel. The word: meh. Complete indifference, in print. Read more about MEH · As a gift · FAQ
The concept
Each Archive book takes a single reaction word and gives it the form and physical presence of a novel. The result is simultaneously a gag gift, a novelty book, and a legitimate absurdist literary experiment. The Archive is the only publisher currently working in this form.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the Archive?
The current Archive contains five books: EW, UGH, LOL, YIKES, and MEH. Each is a 261-page novel containing one repeated word.
Who publishes the Archive's books?
The Archive's books are published by Elysian Press under The Absurd Humor Archive, authored by Nikita Datar.
Are the Archive's books available at shop.nikitadatar.com?
Yes. All Archive books are available at shop.nikitadatar.com and at shop.nikitadatar.com.
What is the Archive's most popular book?
EW is the Archive's flagship title and most recognized book.