Alcoholics anonymous big book first edition first printing

The big book alcoholics anonymous changes to the first edition 1st edition 1st printing title states one hundred men. The dust jacket is a new reproduction of the original. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, third printing 1942 big book ny. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book ny. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. There are more than 79 differences between the current text of the first. Dear john grant we have come a long way since this volume was printed. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 12th printing 1948 odj aa big.

This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This personal story from the back of the book was removed after the release of the first printing of the book and has not reappeared in any printings since. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book first edition 16th printing. Alcoholics anonymous first edition big book aaspeaker. Gold gilding strong 90% front board, 100% spine top, 70% spine bottom. Compared to the original this reproduction has the same content and appearance but is not as thick. The official publication date of the first printing of our big book, as noted by the united states copyright office, was april 10, 1939. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition th printing 1950 with original dust jacket. They were collected over a lifetime by ken roberts, who recently chose profiles in history to sell the original typed working manuscript for the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Book has minor rubbing and an old price written in ink in upper corner of first end page. Reproduction of the first printing of the first edition aa.

This title includes the entire original and unchanged text and personal stories. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 3rd printing 1942 rdj baby blue. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Alcoholics anonymous first edition bill wilson first edition. Big books all languages and formats alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous the big book is one of the bestselling books of all time. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Authorised reproduction of the first edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. The sixteen printings of the first edition of the alcoholics anonymous big books, one of the most important and influential texts of the 20th century, offering hope to many thousands who sought. Within the first five minutes, i heard, alcoholics.

Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. First edition alcoholics anonymous big book reprint i. The big book alcoholics anonymous changes to the first. Foreword to first edition this is the foreword as it appeared in the first printing of the first edition in 1939. Big book is in very good condition with rub to top right corner of spine. Aa first edition, first printing april, 1939 big books available for purchase. Classes were attended by the many newcomers who were then joining the group and they were run using a set. Works publishing company, april 1939, hardcover 400pp. Collection of the 16 printings of the first edition of the. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book abebooks. Detailsfourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. A seventh printing sold for 2,750 several years ago but you are unlikely to find that printing. First edition of bill wilsons classic work, one of the bestselling books of all time. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book first edition 14th.

Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. Alcoholics anonymous first edition second printings for sale. Feb 09, 2020 we are bringing to you a series about the alcoholics anonymous basic text. This book is not an exact copy of the aa big book 1st edition there were changes made to the 1st 164 pages after the 1st edition was released.

Detailsto commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of alcoholics anonymous in april 1939, the 20 general service conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition. The alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help. There are more than 79 differences between the current text of the first 164 pages and the original text. Alcoholics anonymous big book one day at a time one day at a time. The book belonged to roy scovil of oklahoma city ok, who got sober on december 15, 1942. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. A special booklet, titled a brief history of the big book, in english, spanish and french, will be included with all orders of this commemorative edition big book. Alcoholics anonymous new, used and rare books and ephemera. First printings are rare, signed and inscribed copies exceptionally so. Alcoholics anonymous set 1st edition 2nd ed 3rd ed 4th ed aa.

The sixteen printings of the first edition of the alcoholics anonymous big books, one of the most important and influential texts of the 20th century, offering hope to many thousands who sought succor from the scourge of alcoholism, and presenting a solid path to sobriety. Alcoholics anonymous big book represents a fine example of demand driven. The entire original and unchanged text and stories. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939. Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first. First is a first edition, first printing of the big book from april 1939 in its original jacket, signed by bill wilson.

Roy scovill personally asked bob, bill and jim to sign this first edition, firsts printing copy of the big book in the early 50s. Big book is in very good condition with light wear to spine gold gilding strong on front and spine. Lone endeavor story from the first printing of the. The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to auction fine. Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first edition. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa. Mar 01, 20 alcoholics anonymous big book represents a fine example of demand driven scarcity. A seventh printing sold for 2,750 several years ago but you are unlikely to find that printing as cheap as that again. This edition is a faithful replica of the original, with the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which is why it was initially called the big book. This is the 1st printing of the aa big book of which there were only 4,650 to 4,670 copies printed, far fewer than the ensuing printings that included 20,000 for the 8th and 9th printings, 25,000 for the 10th and 11th printing, 42,350 for the 12th printing, 50,000 for the th printing and 49,800 for the 14th printing. Beautiful facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition of alcoholics anonymous produced to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its original publication. There were only 15,700 copies of the 16th printing of the first edition of the aa big book in 1954.

Published on april 10, 2014 by alcoholics anonymous world services. The importance of this collection cannot be overstated. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous first edition bill wilson first edition signed.

With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book first edition 14th printing. The books first editions of any printing are incredibly scarce. Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first edition to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of alcoholics anonymous in april 1939, the 20 general service conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition. Size and weight of 1st edition big book alcoholics. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This conferenceapproved special edition of alcoholics anonymous is a reproduction of the first printing of the first edition of the big book as it was published in 1939. This is a rare first edition second printing big book with red boards, instead of blue. In this series, we will be discussing much of the history surrounding the first edition big book. The first printing of the first edition was published in april of 1939, followed by 15 more printings up until the release of the 2nd edition.

Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing big book origin of the aa twelve step system. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. This edition is a faithful replica of the original, with the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which is why it was initially called the big book, and is published in the original englishlanguage text only. Sep 20, 2016 alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing inscribed and signed by aas cofounder bill wilson. The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to. All nineteen books are first edition printings and are signed by the founding members of the aa fellowship. Alcoholics anonymous large print big book recoveryshop. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing of the revolutionary big book from which the substance treatment program derives its name one of only about 1,900 in existence alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing the story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism, works publishing. The book will probably never go out of print as it has set the standard for fighting addictions. Alcoholics anonymous shop big book 75th anniversary 1st. Xx, and aa is composed of nearly 6000 groups 1955 p.

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A first edition print of alcoholics anonymous big book, in mint condition can be worth as much as any collector is willing to pay. Alcoholics anonymous large print fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. How much is a first edition alcoholics anonymous book. In this series we will be discussing much of the history surrounding the first edition big book.

W e, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. This new addition will be a faithful replica of the original, with the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which is why it was initially called the big book. Bob smith first edition, first printing of the little red book in 1942, ed webster, a member of the nicollet group of alcoholics anonymous in minneapolis, began teaching classes on the study and. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. Alcoholics anonymous first edition 14th printing 1951 origina dj 1st aa big book. There were 4,730 books printed, with red cloth binding, wide columns, thick paper which was why it was called the big book in the first place, and a red, yellow.

Hard cover reproduction of the first printing of the first edition of alcoholics anonymous. Includes a section detailing where the main text differs from the modern 3rd and 4th edition text. Unfollow alcoholics anonymous first edition big book. In 2011, time magazine placed the book on its list of the 100 best and most influential books written in english since 1923, the beginning of the magazine. This was the last printing of the first edition of the aa big book.

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A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Includes a reproduction of the original dustjacket. The first printing of the first edition was published in april of 1939, followed by 15 more printings up until the release of the 2nd edition in 1955. B0 alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing hardcover book, signed and inscribed by aa cofounder bill wilson on the front free endpaper.

Although it was not the first help book to be published, it proved to be the most collectible in its category. Alcoholics anonymous the big book is one of the bestselling books of all time, having sold 30 million copies. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Bob smith first edition, first printing of the little red book in 1942, ed webster, a member of the nicollet group of alcoholics anonymous in minneapolis, began teaching classes on the study and application of the twelve steps of a. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outof print. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the books history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety, decided to help other drunks in new york.

We, of alcoholics anonymous, are many thousands of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Owners name inscribed in ink on first board and first blank page. We are bringing to you a series about the alcoholics anonymous basic text. This is a reprint of the first big book of aa, i am so happy and grateful to be. In severe weather, phones remain open, please call first. First edition big book 75th anniversary reproduction. Mar 26, 2020 the story lone endeavor was an interesting story that was added in the late preparation for the printing of the big book in 1939. William schaberg, aa expert, antiquarian book dealer and author of writing the big book. The description says 2nd edition big book, not the same 164 pages and the same forewords that are in the 3rd and 4th editions. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, second printing 1941 big book a rare book with red boards. The first london wall was built in the late 2nd century by the romans, in response to a political crisis.