DOUGLAS COUPLAND first came to prominence as the author of Generation X (1995). He followed that with a sequence of ever-more daring and inventive novels, including Shampoo Planet, Life After God, Girlfriend in a Coma and, most recently, Hey Nostradamus!. He lives in Vancouver.

'An hilarious, moving read… Brilliantly observed, sharply written and constantly entertaining.' NME'A funny and stridently topical novel. Coupland continues to register the buzz of his generation.' Jay McInerney, New York Times'The writing is astonishing, the emotions genuine and the characters fully formed… Microserfs shows yet again Coupland's ability to create rather than imitate.' Irish Times'A witty novel with real heart.' Sunday Telegraph