Andrew Ross is Professor of American Studies in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including No-Collar, Fast Boat to China, No Respect, Strange Weather, and, from NYU Press, Anti-Americanism and Real Love.
Jim Smith is the keelest kids' book nose drawer in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake. The current titles in the 'Barry Loser' series are: 'I am Not a Loser', 'I am Still Not a Loser' and 'I am So Over Being a Loser'.