Very cool book!

Parts of this book were very reminiscent of times gone by, and others were highly educational about aspects of Canada I didn't (but probably should have) known.

Ironic view of Canada by one of its most famous writers and artists. Because I live in that country, it is always interesting to read about some of its traditions and popular culture.

Easily my favourite book by Douglas Coupland. Think Canada is just a weird country north of America? Read this and experience Coupland's Canada as he knows it. A travelogue for the soul of Canada.

I think the beauty of this book lies in the sheer randomness of it. In one sense it's like a peek into a Canadian's home circa 1980 something. It's filled with some lovely colour photographs and pictures that really help to breath life into this alternative guide of sorts. I learned and uncovered a lot of obscure and memorable treasures here like the Ookpik (a cute and furry handicraft toy), it's OK to call Canadians Canucks, (they even have an Ice hockey team after it). Coupland also touches on many of the places throughout the second largest country in the world, like Newfoundland, Baffin Island and the Trans Canada Highway, amongst other Canadian cultural curiosities. This is by no means an attempt at a complete guide, more a left of centre appreciation for one man's idea of his country and the reasons why he loves it and it's this honesty and openness that makes it so easy to warm to and enjoy.

fun, eclectic images of what it means to be Canadian

It was interesting in parts, parts I agree with parts I think he is talking to a specific group that is not all canadians more a certain gereration and geographic demographic. West Coast, big city, and ten or twenty years older than me.

Vancouverite Douglas Coupland examines the products, events, and landscapes that are wholly Canadian while exploring the Canadian psyche, especially in regard to the looming cultural and consumeristic behemoth of its closest international neighbo(u)r.

Fascinating and warm insight into being Canadian.

Canadian pop culture - Who knew? Coupland is truly a cultural treasure.

I'm not the biggest fan of the book's layout, and some of his photo choices are a bit...esoteric. But the pictures and comments that DID speak to me managed to do so with considerable nostalgic depth.

This is such a cool book about national identity, specifically Canadian national identity. It combines text and visuals to try and explain what being Canadian is, and though I’m not Canadian, it’s making me think about what being American is. It’s twenty years old at this point, so I wonder what the author would update or add. To be read if you’re going to Canada or are interested in Canada.