THE COMPLETE COMPENDIUM
An Essential Archive of Linguistic Indecency
Each volume looks like it has been lifted straight out of the British Library archives, right up until the title ruins everything. Presented alphabetically for the benefit of scholars, collectors, and those looking for one of the greatest gag gifts of all time.
Rude, funny and offensive gift books for adults
The Odyssey of a Word is a 24-book collection of mock-scholarly paperbacks about infamous swear words, insults and adult slang. Each title is designed to look oddly respectable until the cover is read properly. That contrast makes the books work as rude gift books, funny toilet books, Secret Santa presents, stocking fillers and adult humour books.
For safer gifting, start with BOLLOCKS, BULLSHIT, BASTARD or WANKER. For maximum impact, move toward CUNT, FUCK, MOTHERFUCKER or TWAT. If you are buying for a shop, see the stockist page or the wholesale rude gift books guide.
Best all-round giftsWANKER, DICKHEAD, BOLLOCKS, BASTARD and BULLSHIT are strong starting points for adult humour gifts.
Strongest reactionsCUNT, FUCK, MOTHERFUCKER and TWAT are the high-risk titles. Do not choose them for the wrong room.
Retail displaysThe full range works well as a sweary counter display, humour shelf or adult Christmas gift range.
