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.
During World War II, The United States Government placed regulations on book printings. These regulations were put in place to conserve paper by limiting the size and weight of books. The Alcoholics Anonymous book was given the nickname “The Big...
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...
