{"product_id":"the-warriors-9780802139924","title":"The Warriors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe basis for the cult-classic film and the inspiration for a concept album written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, executive produced by Nas, releasing from Atlantic Records on October 18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 attempts at order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Warriors\u003c\/i\u003e follows the Dominators as they make their nocturnal journey 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,\" \u003ci\u003eThe Warriors\u003c\/i\u003e weaves together social commentary with ancient legends for a classic coming-of-age tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes a new introduction by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-619080\"\u003eSol Yurick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grove Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 181\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802139924\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0802139922\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC019000\"\u003eLiterary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC021000\"\u003eMedia Tie-In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC043000\"\u003eComing of Age\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolomon Yurick\u003c\/b\u003e was born on January 18, 1925, in Manhattan, New York City. He received a bachelor's degree in English from New York University and a master's degree in English from Brooklyn College. He worked for many years as an investigator for the New York City Department of Welfare. His first novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Warriors\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 1965. It was adapted into a movie in 1979 and inspired popular video games for Xbox and PlayStation 2 that were released in 2005. His other novels include \u003ci\u003eFertig\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bag\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRichard A\u003c\/i\u003e. He died due to complications of lung cancer on January 5, 2013, at the age of 87.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grove Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44480759791853,"sku":"9780802139924","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_87d1ab49-cc65-48c2-95f8-cce4b4538146.jpg?v=1747498435","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-warriors-9780802139924","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}