Double or Nothing (1971) is a novel by Raymond Federman, originally published by Swallow Press, Chicago.

It begins with the idea that the protagonist is going to lock himself into a room for a year with nothing other than food, toiletries and supplies.

The idea is that this set imposed isolation will spark some creative flare within him and allow him to write his book.

It focuses on a Jewish man, moving into America and experiencing the different form of life.

He falls in love with an African - American woman on the subway and has sexual relations with her.