George S. Schuyler's Black No More is a satirical novel imagining a world where a scientific procedure allows Black people to become white, following Max Disher as he transforms himself to pursue a white woman. Through sharp satire exposing both white racism and Black bourgeois pretensions, Schuyler created a provocative comedy about race in 1930s America. The novel becomes both science fiction and social critique, proving that Schuyler's satirical vision was ahead of its time and that some comedies cut deepest.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Schuyler used science fiction to skewer everyone, showing how racial categories are absurd and how both Black and white communities are complicit in maintaining them. This daring satire reminds us that the joke is on everyone, that passing narratives can be funny and tragic, and that Schuyler's 1931 novel remains provocative.

DETAILS: • Author: George S. Schuyler • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 16, 2018 • ISBN: 9780143131885 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days