The Art of Doing Nothing (And Getting Paid for It)
The Art of Doing Nothing (And Getting Paid for It)
by Atharva Inamdar
The Art of Doing Nothing (And Getting Paid for It) is a satire & comedy book by Atharva Inamdar with a focus on Social Satire. Using humor as a lens, this book exposes absurdities and contradictions in society with sharp wit. Satire does the important work of making us laugh at what should make us think. Written in 2019 and published in 2022 by The Book Nexus, this work spans 54,299 words across approximately 217 pages.
The social satire focus gives this book a specific angle within the broader satire & comedy genre, offering readers a targeted exploration of ideas and themes that matter within this space.
Reading Experience
At 54,299 words (approximately 217 pages), this is a full-length book. Expect around 4.5 hours of reading time. At this length, there is room to build complex arguments, develop characters with real depth, or explore a topic from several angles. A satire & comedy book at this scale can take its time and still hold your attention.
About the Author
Atharva Inamdar wrote The Art of Doing Nothing (And Getting Paid for It) in 2019, the same year he founded Authorva Private Limited at age 22. He was building a publishing company while continuing to write across every genre. Satire and comedy provide the release valve in a catalog that also spans brain surgery memoirs, philosophical essays, and dark fiction.
Publication History
The Art of Doing Nothing (And Getting Paid for It) was published on April 9th, 2022, one of 17 books released that month as part of a catalog-wide publishing effort. Originally written in 2019, it reached publication 3 years later — not unusual for a catalog where some books waited years for the right moment. Published through The Book Nexus, the Indian publishing entity that handles ISBN management and distribution for the full catalog. ISBN: 978-93-7184-538-0. 2022 saw 152 titles published in total across the catalog.
Explore This Genre
The Art of Doing Nothing (And Getting Paid for It) is one of 11 books in the satire & comedy category within this catalog. Readers who enjoy this book may find themselves drawn to other satire & comedy titles in the collection, each approaching the genre from a different angle and with a different focus. The social satire focus specifically connects this book to a tradition of writing that values depth over breadth, offering readers something targeted rather than general.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- The Book Nexus
- ISBN-13
- 978-93-7184-538-0
- Year Written
- 2019