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'''''The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld''''' is an American [[non-fiction]] book by [[Herbert Asbury]], first published in 1927 by Garden City Publishing Company.
'''''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.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Old-Time Gangs of New York|work=The American Mercury|author=Herbert Asbury|date=August 1927|volume=XI|number=44|pages=478-486|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1GIeAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA478}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Author of "Hatrack" working on story of New York gang life|work=The Columbia Missourian|date=October 22, 1927|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/columbia-missourian-author-of-hatrack/138819979/|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
{{Further|List of identities in The Gangs of New York (book)}}
{{Further|List of identities in The Gangs of New York (book)}}
The book details the rise and fall of 19th century [[gang]]s in [[New York City]], prior to the domination of the [[Italian-American Mafia]] during [[Prohibition]] in the 1920s. Focusing on the saloon halls, gambling dens, and winding alleys of the [[Bowery]] and the [[Five Points, Manhattan|Five Points]] district of [[Lower Manhattan]], the book evokes the destitution and violence of a turbulent era, when colorfully named criminals like "Dandy" [[Johnny Dolan]], [[William Poole]] (also known as Bill the Butcher), and [[Hell-Cat Maggie]] lurked in the shadows, and infamous gangs including the [[Plug Uglies]], [[Dead Rabbits]], and [[Bowery Boys]] ruled the streets. It includes a [[rogues' gallery]] of [[prostitutes]], [[pimps]], poisoners, [[pickpockets]], murderers, and thieves.
The book details the rise and fall of 19th century [[gang]]s in [[New York City]], prior to the domination of the [[Italian-American Mafia]] during [[Prohibition]] in the 1920s. Focusing on the saloon halls, gambling dens, and winding alleys of the [[Bowery]] and the [[Five Points, Manhattan|Five Points]] district of [[Lower Manhattan]], the book evokes the destitution and violence of a turbulent era, when colorfully named criminals like "Dandy" [[Johnny Dolan]], [[William Poole]] (also known as Bill the Butcher), and [[Hell-Cat Maggie]] lurked in the shadows, and infamous gangs including the [[Plug Uglies]], [[Dead Rabbits]], and [[Bowery Boys (gang)|Bowery Boys]] ruled the streets. It includes a [[rogues' gallery]] of [[prostitutes]], [[pimps]], poisoners, [[pickpockets]], murderers, and thieves.

The book contains detailed accounts of the [[New York City draft riots]] in 1863. It also elaborates on numerous other criminal influences of the time, including river pirates and the corrupt political establishment such as [[Tammany Hall]].


==Adaptation==
==Adaptation==
The book was loosely adapted into the [[epic film|epic]] [[historical drama]] film ''[[Gangs of New York]]'' (2002) by director [[Martin Scorsese]].
The book was loosely adapted into the [[epic film|epic]] [[historical drama]] film ''[[Gangs of New York]]'' (2002) by director [[Martin Scorsese]]. A television adaptation is in the works with Scorsese set to return as executive producer and director of the first two episodes. [[Brett C. Leonard]] is writing the series, which will be a new take with characters not included in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://deadline.com/2022/10/gangs-of-new-york-tv-series-brett-leonard-martin-scorsese-miramax-tv-1235142088/|title= ‘Gangs Of New York’ TV Series In Works At Miramax With Writer Brett Leonard; Martin Scorsese To Direct|date= October 13, 2022|access-date= October 6, 2023|first= Nellie|last= Andreeva|work= Deadline}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[1928 in literature]]
* [[Books about New York City]]
* [[Books about New York City]]
* [[History of New York City]]
* [[History of New York City]]
* [[List of non-fiction works made into feature films]]
* [[List of non-fiction works made into feature films]]
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{{Clear}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015008590856&seq=9&q1=%22forty+thieves%22 Full text of ''The Gangs of New York''] at HathiTrust Digital Library
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* {{worldcat|oclc=8903814}}
* [https://archive.is/20110704110644/http://207.234.158.22/gangsofnewyork/ Comparison of the book and movie] at herbertasbury.com
* [https://archive.today/20110704110644/http://207.234.158.22/gangsofnewyork/ Comparison of the book and movie] at herbertasbury.com

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Latest revision as of 21:18, 15 January 2024

For the 2002 film and similarly named topics, see Gangs of New York (disambiguation).

The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld
First edition cover
AuthorHerbert Asbury
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEarly 19th-early 20th century crime in New York City
Published1928
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages400
OCLC8903814
364.106097471
LC ClassHV6439 .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]

Description[edit]

Further information: List of identities in The Gangs of New York (book)

The book details the rise and fall of 19th century gangs in New York City, prior to the domination of the Italian-American Mafia during Prohibition in the 1920s. Focusing on the saloon halls, gambling dens, and winding alleys of the Bowery and the Five Points district of Lower Manhattan, the book evokes the destitution and violence of a turbulent era, when colorfully named criminals like "Dandy" Johnny Dolan, William Poole (also known as Bill the Butcher), and Hell-Cat Maggie lurked in the shadows, and infamous gangs including the Plug Uglies, Dead Rabbits, and Bowery Boys ruled the streets. It includes a rogues' gallery of prostitutes, pimps, poisoners, pickpockets, murderers, and thieves.

The book contains detailed accounts of the New York City draft riots in 1863. It also elaborates on numerous other criminal influences of the time, including river pirates and the corrupt political establishment such as Tammany Hall.

Adaptation[edit]

The book was loosely adapted into the epic historical drama film Gangs of New York (2002) by director Martin Scorsese. A television adaptation is in the works with Scorsese set to return as executive producer and director of the first two episodes. Brett C. Leonard is writing the series, which will be a new take with characters not included in the film.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Herbert Asbury (August 1927). "The Old-Time Gangs of New York". The American Mercury. Vol. XI, no. 44. pp. 478–486.
  2. ^ "Author of "Hatrack" working on story of New York gang life". The Columbia Missourian. October 22, 1927 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 13, 2022). "'Gangs Of New York' TV Series In Works At Miramax With Writer Brett Leonard; Martin Scorsese To Direct". Deadline. Retrieved October 6, 2023.

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