Douglas Coupland date of birth:
December 30, 1961
How old is Douglas Coupland?
62
Where was Douglas Coupland born?
Baden-Söllingen, Germany
What is Douglas Coupland's occupation?
Writer, Artist
Short Biography
Douglas Coupland (pronounced KOHP-lənd) OC OBC (born December 30, 1961) is a Canadian novelist and artist. His fiction is complemented by recognized works in design and visual art arising from his early formal training. His first novel, the 1991 international bestseller Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, popularized terms such as McJob and Generation X. He has published thirteen novels, two collections of short stories, seven non-fiction books, and a number of dramatic works and screenplays for film and television. A specific feature of Coupland's novels is their synthesis of postmodern religion, Web 2.0 technology, human sexuality, and pop culture.