A New Pair Of Glasses by Chuck C. - First Printing from 1984 with ODJ
A New Pair of Glasses
Chuck “C”
First Edition · First Printing · 1984
New-Look Publishing Company · Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket
Description
Offered here is a First Edition, First Printing of A New Pair of Glasses by Chuck “C”, published in 1984 by New-Look Publishing Company, with its original dust jacket.
A New Pair of Glasses has become one of the most beloved and frequently recommended recovery books outside of official A.A. World Services literature. The book presents Chuck C.’s powerful message as it was first published, drawn from the now-famous talks he gave at the 1975 Pala Mesa retreat.
Chuck C. was known for the clarity, warmth, humor, and spiritual depth of his message. In these talks, he shares the principles that changed his outlook on life and helped him move from desperation into a life of usefulness, freedom, and spiritual growth. His voice remains direct and deeply human, making this book a lasting favorite among readers seeking emotional sobriety, conscious contact, and a renewed way of seeing.
The title itself has become part of recovery language: “a new pair of glasses” — a new way of looking at oneself, others, God, and life. Often quoted in meetings and passed from hand to hand among friends in recovery, this book continues to speak to those looking for practical spiritual experience rather than theory alone.
This copy is especially collectible as a 1984 First Edition, First Printing hardcover with the original blue dust jacket. Early copies with the jacket are becoming harder to find, particularly in collectible condition.
Edition Details
Title: A New Pair of Glasses
Author: Chuck “C”
Publisher: New-Look Publishing Company
Publication Year: 1984
Edition/Printing: First Edition / First Printing
Format: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket present
ISBN: 0-916733-00-9
Condition
This book is in good condition overall.
The orange hardcover boards show minimal wear and present nicely, with the gold glasses design on the front cover and gold spine lettering still attractive. The binding is sound.
There is a previous owner’s name written on the first page, dated 7-6-87, along with an address stamp on the title page. No other writing or markings are noted inside the book.
Interior pages show age toning and scattered foxing/spotting, visible in the photos.
The original dust jacket is present and shows wear, including edge wear, tears, creasing, staining, rubbing, and fading to the spine. Despite the jacket wear, the presence of the original dust jacket adds strong collector appeal.
Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.
Collector’s Note
A New Pair of Glasses remains one of the most cherished recovery books of the late twentieth century. Its message of spiritual change, new perception, and practical recovery continues to resonate deeply with A.A. members and readers across the broader recovery world.
A solid collectible copy of the 1984 First Edition, First Printing, complete with its original dust jacket — a meaningful addition for collectors of A.A.-related literature, Chuck C. material, recovery classics, and spiritual recovery books.
