The Rising Tide and the Oxford Group’s Print-Driven Message How a 1937 magazine spotlighted a worldwide movement—and a reading list meant to “turn the tide” In 1937, the Oxford Group was operating at the height of its international reach. Its...
From the red-bound 1939 First Printing to the final navy-blue volume issued in 1954, the First Edition Big Book traces the remarkable growth of Alcoholics Anonymous through sixteen printings. Explore cloth variations, wartime production changes, membership milestones, and the evolution of the Fellowship during its formative years.
The Wartime Big Book Debacle The Curious Case of the 7th & 8th Printings During World War II, even something as unassuming as a book was subject to wartime sacrifice. The United States government imposed strict regulations on publishing,...
In the infancy of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Pioneers had success with altruism and spiritual principles. In the fall of 1937, Bill W. and Dr. Bob Smith had a conversation about how to get their message out to more people. Bill...
We are bringing to you a series about the Alcoholics Anonymous basic text: The Big Book. In this series, we will be discussing much of the history surrounding the First Edition Big Book. The First Printing of the First Edition...
