Read more about the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, of the rev. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. The description says 2nd edition big book, not the same 164 pages and the same forewords that. Personal stories removed from big book editions now published by a. Alcoholics anonymous paperbk first edition 25 personal stories big book 1939 aa. Richard scarrys great big mystery book hc 1969 2 stories 1st edition 1969. Biographies if the authors of stories in the big book who are deceasde last names are included only of deceased members the short biographies of the various authors of the stories in the back of the book alcoholics anonymous have been graciously supplied by nancy o. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and. Its core members were kenny rogers lead vocals and bass guitar, mickey jones drums and percussion and terry williams guitar and vocals. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book with new reproduction dust jacket.
Bill renumbered the pages of the 2 nd edition so that page one be. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. The big book of stories by wilhelm hauff goodreads. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The following is a copy of a report on the history of the big book that was prepared by the aaws staff, and circulated among the conference, area and district literature committee members, to give them. He was silenced by the group which contended he was not reading a. In april 1939, 4,730 copies of the 1st edition of alcoholics anonymous were published at. Lone liness, great physical and mental agonythese were the common lot. As for the other books in the list, we have found that most of them come to market.
In my first year, my dad gave me one of his first editions. I wanted a 2nd edition aa big book to read the different stories in the back. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Some fading, age discoloration, and worn spots to cover. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
A short biography is included for historical purposes volume 1 paperback april 23, 2012. This book is a collection of 56 stories which were found in either the multilith 1938, 1st 1939, 2nd1955, or 3rd 1976 editions of alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, but are not contained in the 4th 2001 edition. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 7th printing for. Starting the trail20 personal stories, aa big book, 1st edition posted on august 26, 2012 by mauihistorian 20 personal stories in the printers copy of alcoholics anonymous. Modern firsts first edition of a book published after 1900. This is the fifth article in the grapevines series by authors of the personal histories in the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Because this book has become the basic text for our. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Big ideas simply explained and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Each story has the authors name and in most cases, where they were from. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly all. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Abebooks offers an immense collection of first edition books for sale, including some of the most famous books ever published.
He submitted various designs for consideration including one that was blue and in an art deco. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. Jul 21, 2017 aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big booklast names. I went through it to read the stories that were later dropped. Starting the trail20 personal stories, aa big book, 1st edition. First edition of the big book the west baltimore group home page.
The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets. The following is a copy of a report on the history of the big book that was prepared by the aaws staff, and circulated among the conference, area and district literature committee members, to give them some background as they approached their work in the then proposed 4th edition. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939 for sale. The description says 2nd edition big book, not the same 164 pages and the same forewords that are in the 3rd and 4th editions.
The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Each book arrives in pristine condition with its jacket in a transparent protective wrapping to extend the life of the book. Find a first edition of your favorite book to add to your own collection or. Youll also receive a specially made harvard book store signed first edition club. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Find a first edition of your favorite book to add to your own collection or as a gift for the bibliophile in your life.
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. The birth of our society dates from his first day of permanent sobriety, june 10, 1935. The first edition big book stories these are the original stories as they appeared in the first edition of the big book. Big ideas simply explained and millions of other books are available. New hampshire intergroup adopted from akron archives big book stories. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. This book is a collection of 56 stories which were found in either the multilith 1938, 1st 1939, 2nd1955, or 3rd 1976 editions of alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, but are not. I have read that the 3rd edition is the unchanged original text of the 1939 print but that. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, seventh printing 1945 big book. Richard scarrys great big mystery book hc 1969 2 stories.
Posted with permission from alcohol research documentation, inc. In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Alcoholics anonymous big book special edition including.
I have read that the 3rd edition is the unchanged original text of the 1939 print but that part ii has more stories for those who are not sure they are alcoholics. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. A seventh printing sold for 2,750 several years ago but you are unlikely to find that printing as cheap as that again. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles second edition big book stories big book alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.
The corners and edges of cover are slightly rubbed and frayed. Several more expensive copies are available via abebooks. Youll also receive a specially made harvard book store signed first edition club bookmark, featuring a few words from a harvard book store staffer on why they loved this book. The exception to this, to a certain extent, is the first edition 200200 of seusss milestone book, the cat in the hat, and to a large extent, is the first state stickered of green eggs and ham the first state of green eggs does not surface too often. Personal stories removed from big book editions now published. All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text. It was ray, a recognized artist, who was asked to design the dust jacket for the 1st edition of the big book. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles second edition. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Jan 20, 2012 personal stories removed from big book editions now published by a. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Remember when collecting first editions that condition and scarcity are the main contributing factors to the price of a book. Works publishing company, april 1939, hardcover 400pp. These are the original stories as they appeared in the first edition of the big book. The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to auction fine. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book with original dust jacket. The 2 nd edition big book was introduced 16 years later at the historic 1955 international convention in st louis. This section has personal stories from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Many tried everythinghospitals, special treatments, sanitariums, asylums, and jails. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. On page 29 of the big book, it says, each individual, in the personal stories, describes in his own language and from his own point of view the way he established his relationship with.
Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. The first edition stories the second edition stories the original manuscript. Personal stories removed from big book editions now. You can use any of our indexes with either edition. The first edition big book stories barefoots world. All nineteen books are first edition printings and are signed by the. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. If you are unfamiliar with the grading scale for book conditions you can find it on our used books page. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29. Book is in near fine condition strong 100% gold gild, tight binding, clean pages with no writing other than a gift inscription on first blank page tommy may this book be a great help to you in time of.
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