{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-second-edition-sixteenth-printing-1974-odj-8","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Edition, Sixteenth Printing (1974)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinal Printing of the Second Edition | Original Dust Jacket (ODJ)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOffered here is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition, Sixteenth Printing (1974) of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the foundational text of the Fellowship commonly known as the Big Book. Published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., this copy represents the final printing of the Second Edition, which was introduced in 1955 and remained in publication until the arrival of the Third Edition in 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Second Edition reflected the extraordinary growth of Alcoholics Anonymous during its first twenty years. While preserving the basic text outlining A.A.’s program of recovery, the revised edition introduced expanded historical material, updated introductory sections, and a substantially revised collection of personal recovery stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBy 1974, A.A. had grown to more than 725,000 members in over 22,000 groups across more than 90 countries, as documented in the updated Foreword of this printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAs the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esixteenth and final printing of the Second Edition\u003c\/span\u003e, this 1974 issue marks the conclusion of an important chapter in the publication history of the Big Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis copy retains its original blue Second Edition dust jacket, featuring the familiar cream-colored lettering and circle-and-triangle emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe jacket also includes the distinctive anonymity statement encouraging owners to turn the jacket inside out when carrying the book, concealing its title from public view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous — The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Second Edition — New and Revised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e Sixteenth Printing — Final Second Edition Printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Original blue hardcover with embossed front cover lettering and gold spine lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Dust Jacket (ODJ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good condition overall, with an attractive and well-preserved original blue hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe blue boards retain a bright, even color with light surface rubbing and minor wear at the corners and spine extremities. The embossed front cover lettering remains prominent, and the gold spine lettering is bright and clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe binding appears sound, with no significant structural damage visible in the photographs. The front and rear endpapers appear clean, with light age-related discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe title page, copyright page, and Foreword shown in the photographs are clean and well preserved, with minimal age toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe previous condition record notes a red pen marking inside the front cover, with no other writing or markings reported. Please refer to the photographs and condition information for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e Original blue Second Edition dust jacket in Poor to Fair condition due to substantial wear and structural separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe jacket has \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esplit completely into two separate pieces at the spine fold\u003c\/span\u003e, with the front cover and spine forming one section and the rear cover forming the other. Both original sections are present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAdditional wear includes considerable surface rubbing, fading, scuffing, creasing, and numerous tears and chips along the edges. There are areas of paper loss along the upper edge, corners, and spine area, along with a noticeable tear extending upward from the lower edge of the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDespite its condition, the jacket retains its original printed panels and distinctive Second Edition design. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe jacket is placed in a protective clear plastic cover and presents well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePlease carefully review all accompanying photographs for additional condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe 1974 Sixteenth Printing holds particular interest as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efinal printing of the Second Edition Big Book\u003c\/span\u003e, preceding the introduction of the Third Edition in 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis copy combines a well-preserved original blue hardcover with its heavily worn but surviving original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eFor collectors interested in assembling a complete printing history of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Sixteenth Printing represents the conclusion of the Second Edition’s publication period and an important transition in A.A. literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67735662625010,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/668BE655-B84D-4DEA-8DB9-9141ABB206F9.jpg?v=1792016319","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-second-edition-sixteenth-printing-1974-odj-8","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}