This is my fav sub-genre of sci-fi.

If you've not heard of him, try Jeff Noon. In his first book, Vurt, he plays with the idea of different orders of being. Human, Robo, Vurt. And all the combinations.
A tail all mixed up with feathers and virtual trips. Beware the 'English Voodoo' feather.

You will not have read anything quite like this.

"Too beautiful for bikers, too harsh for hippies."

Sounds pretty good. Will check it out. Thanks!