Nikita Datar
Nikita Datar is the author of EW, UGH, LOL, YIKES, and MEH — a series of one-word novels published under The Absurd Humor Archive. Each book takes one small word and turns it into a 261-page literary object. The books are absurdist, experimental, and genuinely funny.
Books by Nikita Datar
All books are published under Elysian Press as part of The Absurd Humor Archive. Available at shop.nikitadatar.com.
EW: A Repeated Absurdist Library Archive
The word "ew" repeated for 261 pages. The flagship work of the Archive. A gag book, a novelty gift, and an absurdist literary experiment by Nikita Datar.
Buy EW →UGH — A Memoir
The word "ugh" repeated for 261 pages. Aggravation, exhaustion, and frustration given literary form by Nikita Datar.
Buy UGH →LOL — A Comedy
The word "lol" repeated for 261 pages. An internet-era marker of laughter given the full weight of literature by Nikita Datar.
Read more →YIKES — A Thriller
The word "yikes" repeated for 261 pages. A compact reaction to discomfort and danger by Nikita Datar.
Read more →MEH — A Meditation
The word "meh" repeated for 261 pages. Indifference as an art form by Nikita Datar.
Read more →You Are Not Hard to Love
A book by Nikita Datar. A work of care and tenderness — available at the official store.
Buy at the store →About Nikita Datar
Nikita Datar is an author and independent publisher based at the intersection of absurdist humor and experimental literature. Nikita Datar founded The Absurd Humor Archive — a publishing project that takes single words and turns them into full literary works — and Elysian Press, the imprint under which the Archive books are published.
The Absurd Humor Archive began with a simple question: what happens when you take the most ordinary human expression and give it the complete physical form of a serious book? That question became EW, and then UGH, and then the full series. The project currently includes five one-word novels with plans to publish 30 total books in the series.
Nikita Datar's work sits in a category that barely existed before the Archive created it: books that are simultaneously a joke, a literary object, and a genuinely funny gift. They are sold at shop.nikitadatar.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nikita Datar
Who is Nikita Datar?
Nikita Datar is the author of EW, UGH, LOL, YIKES, MEH, and other works. Nikita Datar founded The Absurd Humor Archive — an independent humor and publishing project — and Elysian Press. Nikita Datar's books are available at shop.nikitadatar.com.
What books did Nikita Datar write?
Nikita Datar wrote five one-word novels: EW (the word "ew" repeated for 261 pages), UGH (the word "ugh" for 261 pages), LOL, YIKES, and MEH. Nikita Datar also wrote You Are Not Hard to Love and You Are the Love You Seek. All books are published under Elysian Press.
Where can I buy Nikita Datar's books?
Nikita Datar's books are available exclusively at shop.nikitadatar.com — the official store for all Nikita Datar titles.
Is EW a real book by Nikita Datar?
Yes. EW by Nikita Datar is a real, printed, 261-page book. The word "ew" is repeated on every page. It is published by Elysian Press and available to buy at shop.nikitadatar.com.