AA Today — 25th Anniversary, First Printing (1960)
Offered here is AA Today, a First Printing from 1960, issued by The AA Grapevine, Inc. to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous. The copyright page expressly states “First Printing.” This is the illustrated anniversary volume, rather than a convention program.
The book presents the Fellowship at its quarter-century milestone through articles, photographs and contributions from A.A. members and friends. The photographed contents include Bill W.’s “The Language of the Heart,” along with pieces on A.A.’s work across different settings and communities. It preserves a contemporary view of the Fellowship’s growth and experience in 1960.
Book Details
- Title: AA Today
- Publisher: The AA Grapevine, Inc.
- Year: 1960
- Printing: First Printing, as stated
- Occasion: 25th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous
- Binding: Green cloth hardcover
Condition
The spine and binding are very fragile and require careful handling. The green cloth shows rubbing, corner and spine-end wear, scattered dark marks and stains. There is mottled discoloration to the rear board and apparent liquid-related staining.
The front endpapers have heavy brown toning around a noticeably paler rectangular area, together with a handwritten gift inscription. The interior has age toning, scattered marks and some waviness. No dust jacket is present. This copy should be handled as a fragile vintage volume, rather than a sound reading copy.
Collector’s Notes
An original first printing of the Grapevine’s 1960 anniversary publication. The binding defects and staining materially affect this copy’s condition. Its interest lies in the original publication and contents, and the photographs allow direct comparison with the other separately listed copies.
Please review all photographs for the condition of the specific copy offered.
