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Life after god by douglas coupland, 1994, pocket books edition, in english. Read generation a by douglas coupland available from rakuten kobo. Full of word games, visual jokes and sideways jabs, this book throws a sharp, pointed lawn dart into the heart of contemporary life. Original title isbn 9780887842801 published on 2010925. Download ebook microserfs douglas coupland the geekculture chronicler douglas coupland s ninth novel since his debut, generation x. Ethan jarlewski and five coworkers whose names start with j are bureaucratically marooned in jpod. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2006, and was written by douglas coupland. A life for eleanor rigby short story download ebook pdf. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1997, and was written by robert t.
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