It Works: How and Why - Limited Special Edition · May 1993 Printing

It Works: How and Why
Narcotics Anonymous

Limited Special Edition · May 1993 Printing
Numbered Copy #986 of 3,000
With Original Green Protective Box
World Service Office, Inc. · 1993

Description

Offered here is a beautiful limited special edition of It Works: How and Why, published by Narcotics Anonymous World Service Office, Inc. in 1993.

This special edition was issued to celebrate the first printing of It Works: How and Why, one of the cornerstone texts of Narcotics Anonymous literature. This copy is hand-numbered 986 from a limited printing of 3,000 copies.

It Works: How and Why was created to provide a deeper fellowship-approved exploration of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous. While the NA Basic Text presents the foundation of the program, this volume offers expanded commentary, shared experience, and practical spiritual application for members working through the Steps and studying the Traditions.

The book is arranged in two major sections:

Book One: The Twelve Steps
Book Two: The Twelve Traditions

Each chapter presents thoughtful guidance on the principles of recovery, unity, service, honesty, surrender, willingness, and spiritual growth. Since its release, It Works: How and Why has become an essential NA study text used in meetings, workshops, sponsorship, and personal recovery work.

Limited Edition Details

This copy includes the special limitation page stating:

“This special edition was published to celebrate the first printing of It Works How and Why.

This printing was limited to 3,000 copies, of which this is number: 986.”

The copyright page shows the May 1993 printing code: 5/93.

This edition is especially collectible because it includes the original green protective box, making it a strong display piece for collectors of Narcotics Anonymous literature and early NA World Service Office publications.

Edition Details

Title: It Works: How and Why
Fellowship: Narcotics Anonymous
Publisher: World Service Office, Inc.
Date: 1993
Printing Code: 5/93
Edition: Limited Special Edition celebrating the first printing
Limitation: 3,000 copies
Copy Number: 986
Format: Hardcover
Binding: Green hardcover with gilt lettering and NA emblem
Includes: Original green protective box

Condition

Book is in excellent condition with minimal wear. The green hardcover presents very nicely with bright gilt lettering and a clean, attractive appearance. Interior pages are clean and well-preserved with no writing, highlighting, or markings noted. Binding is solid.

Original green protective box is included and shows light handling wear only.

Please review all photos for the most accurate representation of condition.

Collector’s Note

A beautiful numbered limited edition of one of NA’s most important books. With its original protective box, clean condition, and early 1993 printing date, this is a desirable copy for Narcotics Anonymous literature collectors, fellowship historians, and anyone building a recovery-related library.

Good - Cover and interior pages clean.

• Historic Feature: Early coverage of Alcoholics Anonymous in a major national magazine.
• Rockefeller Connection: Details the crucial dinner that helped establish A.A.’s legitimacy.
• Early A.A. History: Documents the fellowship just five years after its founding.
• Condition: Well-preserved copy, good overall with only wear to front cover.

This issue is a historically significant artifact, capturing the moment Alcoholics Anonymous first entered the public spotlight, an event that shaped the fellowship’s future growth into a worldwide movement.

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