The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld
by Asbury, Herbert
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn, endpapers lightly foxed, many inexpertly opened pages with ragged edges and some missing
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About This Item
New York and London: Alfred A. Knopf. Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn, endpapers lightly foxed, many . inexpertly opened pages with ragged edges and some missing corners.. 1928. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. xviii, 382pp, glossary, bibliography. Cloth-backed illustrated paper-covered boards. Illustrations, photos. Asbury's classic account of New York City's street gangs, later the basis for Martin Scorsese's 2002 film. Bookseller label on rear pastedown endpaper (American Library Service, NYC). ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
Synopsis
Herbert Asbury , an early 20th-century journalist, made a name for himself by documenting the gangs, pimps, prostitutes, and thieves that thrived in the underbellies of New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and New Orleans. His works, still in print after sevety-five years, are often hailed as the best snapshots of their time period . The Gangs of New York was the basis of Martin Scorcese's 2003 film.
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- Bookseller
- Old Saratoga Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 57483
- Title
- The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld
- Author
- Asbury, Herbert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn, endpapers lightly foxed, many inexpertly opened pages with ragged edges and some missing
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York and London
- Date Published
- 1928
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- New York City History, Street Gangs, Books Into Film, New York City Crime
- Bookseller catalogs
- New York State; Books into Film;
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