The Warriors (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780802139924)

The basis for the cult-classic film The Warriors chronicles one New York City gang's nocturnal journey through the seedy, dangerous subways and city streets of the 1960s. Every gang in the city meets on a sweltering July 4 night in a Bronx park for a peace rally. The crowd of miscreants turns violent after a prominent gang leader is killed and chaos prevails over the attempt at order. The Warriors follows the Dominators making their way back to their home territory without being killed. The police are prowling the city in search of anyone involved in the mayhem. An exhilarating novel that examines New York City teenagers, left behind by society, who form identity and personal strength through their affiliation with their "family," The Warriors weaves together social commentary with ancient legends for a classic coming-of-age tale. This edition includes a new introduction by the author.

Author: Sol Yurick
ISBN-10: 0802139922
ISBN-13: 9780802139924
Publisher: Grove Press
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2003
Pages: 181
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.70d