The Vlog: A Novel

by Marcus Bird

Set in Manhattan circa 2018, The Vlog is a darkly humorous novel about the changes that occur in the lives of three young people after one of them, Zander, goes viral after surviving a life-threatening incident. Marcus Bird dissects the existential and sexual conflicts that arise from living in a world where hookup culture has eroded the need for real connection, fame is just one viral video away and people often risk death for the perfect selfie. As the lines between physical and digital reality become more blurred, we follow these characters on a wild ride through the city that never sleeps as they interact with a carousel of characters, from narcissistic millionaires to self-involved influencers, vapid models and opportunistic agents. A blistering social commentary, The Vlog is a poignant, lively exploration of the Post-Internet era and it’s effect on desire, human behavior and interpersonal relationships.

367 pages, Paperback

Published June 5, 2021

About the author

Marcus Bird was born in Jamaica and received his degree in Film Production from Howard University in Washington D.C. He has written for Comedy Central in New York, the Jamaica Observer, several online publications and had two short stories "Gaijin Girl" and "Sleep" published in the 2010 and 2012 editions of Japanese literary journal Yomimono. He loves traveling, dabbling in languages and having great conversations.