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Black No More
Series: Penguin Science Fiction
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Black No More
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A biting science fiction satire of American racism, and one of the first works of Afrofuturism.
It's New Year's 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.
Series: Penguin Science Fiction
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Black No More is praised for its incisive critique of racial and societal issues in America, particularly addressing themes of capitalism and white supremacy. It stands out for its Afrofuturist perspective, focusing on potential futures rather than dwelling on historical contexts.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241505724
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 181.0mm
Weight: 133g
Pages: 224
About the Author
George S. Schuyler (1895-1977) was one of the most prominent African American journalists of the early twentieth century. Born in Rhode Island, Schuyler spent his early years in New York, before enlisting in the US army in 1912. He returned to New York after briefly being AWOL to pursue a career in journalism. He wrote for black America's most influential newspaper, the Pittsburgh Courier, in addition to The Nation, The Washington Post and H. L. Mencken's The American Mercury.
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