Description
A biting 1931 science fiction satire of American racism, and one of the first works of Afrofuturism It's New Years Day in 1933 in New York City and Max Disher, a young black man, has just heard the news: a mysterious doctor has discovered a strange process that can turn black skin white - a new way to "solve the American race problem." Max, who is tired of being rejected and abused because of his dark skin, leaps at the opportunity. After receiving the "Black-No-More" procedure, he becomes Matthew Fisher, a white man who is able to attain everything he has ever wanted: money, power and a beautiful wife. But it soon becomes apparent that America, whiter than ever, is becoming more and more dangerous . . . An extraordinary, cutting satire, Black No More is an utterly unique work of science fiction, and one of the first works of Black speculative fiction.
Details
Author: |
George S. Schuyler |
ISBN 10: |
0241505720 |
Pages: |
224 |
Publisher: |
Penguin Group |
Publication Date: |
May 1, 2022 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.81lbs |