'Usurper' from wikipedia.


U.U. Surper - (1908-1991). Russian-American science fiction writer. Born in Bumkrak, near Leningrad he graduated from Leningrad University in 1927 with a first-class degree in phlogiston chemistry. Imprisoned by Stalin 1928-29 he wrote his first novel 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Beetroots?' swiftly followed by its sequel 'No'. Was released on condition that he emigrate to United States on spying mission to find out if rumours were true that Herbert Hoover was in fact one of those vacuum cleaners that have a smiley face on. Was detained at customs for misreading Russian-English phrasebook and declaring himself to be fifteen gallons of bourbon. While in prison awaiting trial for impersonating a banned substance, wrote first book in English entitled 'I Rupert' about an android bear who wears checked trousers and a scarf. Released following repeal of Prohibition which allowed him to be sold to consenting adults. Became US citizen 1939 and went on to write numerous controversial works including the explicit 'Last Bongo in Powys' which told the sleazy tale of an endangered antelope in Mid-Wales and 'Straggler in a String Band', about a Martian who comes to earth to spread enlightenment, but ends up as a banjo player (or 'abject failure' as they are referred to in the book). Died of asphyxiation 19th July 1991, having been accidentally buried 18th July 1991.