The boys of Sheriff Street
(Book)

"Dover comics & graphic novels"--Cover.

"The boys of Sheriff Street, first published by Dover Publications, Inc., in 2016, is a republication of the artwork contained in Les Frères Adamov, published by Casterman in 1991. A new English translation of the original French text has been provided by Jerome Charyn, who also has written an introduction"--Title page verso.

"Amid the tenements and riverfronts of the Loer East Side, twin brothers Max and Morris rule the seedy streets as chieftains of a crew of thieves and hoodlums. Tensions rise when a rival gang encroaches upon their Sheriff Street territory, leading to a wave of violence that threatens to develop into an all-out war. The setting becomes even more exposive when a femme fatale enters the scene and tests the brothers' loyalty to each other. With its moody, atmospheric images of New York City's underworld during the 1930s, this graphic novel conjures up the timeless allure of film noir. The haunting illustrations are the work of French artist Jacques de Loustal, who is also a noted painter and graphic artist. This edition includes a series of the artist's preliminary sketches. Author Jerome Charyn ... provides a new introduction and translation for the tale, which was originally published in French"--Back cover.

"Suggested for mature readers."