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Generation X

Generation X, September 1987

They are better educated than those before them, but the jobs are mundane. They are excellent conversationalists, but no one wants to listen to them. They have taste, but those in the power positions have German cars. They wore black, but trend-hungry Baby Boomers drove them to color. They didn't march for peace, and they don't remember the Jack Kennedy assassination.

By published Nov 9, 2009

Generation X

This article, by former intern Douglas Coupland, first appeared in our September 1987 issue. It led to a book deal, and prompted his prolific career

By published Jan 27, 2009

Genesis X

I was designing baby cribs and preparing for an art show. Then I got a message on my answering machine...

By published Sep 1, 2007