{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-iws-study-edition-with-index-nov7-2026","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — IWS Study Edition with Index | Black Flexible Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eIWS Study Edition of \u003cem\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was designed for close reading: black flexible binding, silver lettering, section tabs and generous lined margins for personal notes. A separate folded \u003cem\u003eBig Book Index: The Principles of the Program\u003c\/em\u003e accompanies this copy, adding another practical aid to its study format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Big Book Built for Study\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Big Book has always been more than a book on a shelf for its readers. Familiar passages become meeting topics, sponsor conversations and words returned to during difficult days. This edition gives that habit of returning to the text a physical form, pairing the recovery chapters with space for reflection and tabs for frequently consulted sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe visible tabs identify How It Works, The Promises, A Vision for You, Spiritual Experience, Original Manuscript, Index and Phone List. Its cover carries a 1935–1995, “60 Years” anniversary design. Published independently by IWS, Inc., Croton Falls, New York, this is \u003cstrong\u003enot an Alcoholics Anonymous World Services publication\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThis Edition and Included Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack flexible binding with silver cover and spine lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLined note margins and section tabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate folded Principles of the Program index, photographed on both sides and included with this copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in the United States; the photographed publication statement does not specify a printing date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication-leaf ISBN: 0-9637666-3-5; rear-cover ISBN: 0-9637666-1-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe binding shows patchy surface wear, scuffing and loss of sheen, with creasing and wear at the edges and spine ends. Marks and discoloration appear on tabs and preliminary leaves, and a small hole or tear is visible near the upper inner edge of the publication leaf. The separate index has fold creases, toning and edge wear. Please examine the photographs for the condition of this particular copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore Big Book History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the original editions that inspired these later publications, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/pages\/first-edition-big-book-collectors-guide\"\u003eCollector’s Guide to First Edition Big Books\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/blogs\/historical-reference-center\/the-first-edition-big-book-a-printing-by-printing-history-1939-1954\"\u003eFirst Edition printing-by-printing history\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69129865494770,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/01-alcoholics-anonymous-iws-study-edition-with-index-IMG_1019.jpg?v=1794041158","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-iws-study-edition-with-index-nov7-2026","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}