 First edition cover | |
| Author | Herbert Asbury |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Early 19th-early 20th century crime in New York City |
| Published | 1928 |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 400 |
| OCLC | 8903814 |
| 364.106097471 | |
| LC Class | HV6439 .U7 |
The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld is an American non-fiction book by Herbert Asbury, first published in 1928 by Alfred A. Knopf. It was the basis for Martin Scorsese's 2002 film Gangs of New York.
Asbury published an article, "The Old-Time Gangs of New York", in The American Mercury in 1927, which was incorporated into the book published the following year.[1][2]
- ^ Herbert Asbury (August 1927). "The Old-Time Gangs of New York". The American Mercury. Vol. XI, no. 44. pp. 478–486.
- ^ "Author of "Hatrack" working on story of New York gang life". The Columbia Missourian. October 22, 1927 – via Newspapers.com.