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by Herbert Asbury

Asbury presents an illumination of the gangs of old New York that ultimately gave rise to the modern Mafia and its depiction in films like "The Godfather". Published to coincide with the release of Martin Scorcese's film, "Gangs of New York", starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Photos & illustrations.


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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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  • Title The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld
  • Author Herbert Asbury
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 400
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Vintage, New York, New York, U.S.A.:
  • Date August 12, 2008
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780307388988 / 0307388980
  • Weight 0.81 lbs (0.37 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.98 x 5.22 x 0.81 in (20.27 x 13.26 x 2.06 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Cultural Region: Mid-Atlantic
    • Cultural Region: Northeast U.S.
    • Geographic Orientation: New York
    • Locality: New York, N.Y.
  • Library of Congress subjects Gangs - New York (State) - New York, New York (N.Y.) - Social conditions
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008274691
  • Dewey Decimal Code 364.106

Media reviews

"A distinct contribution to Americana. . . . The tale is one of blood, excitement, and debauchery.”
The New York Times

"One of the essential works of the city. . . . It owns a direct pipeline to the city's unconscious.”
—Luc Sante, author of Low Life: Lures and Snares of Old New York

“A univeral history of infamy, the history of the gangs of New York contains all the confusion and cruelty of the barbarian cosmologies.”
—Jorge Luis Borges

“One of the best American books of its kind. Mr. Asbury writes in a direct and engaging manner.”
—Edmund Pearson, The Saturday Review of Literature

About the author

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 seventy-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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