Bill W. Conscious Contact | Kitchen Table Edition — Deluxe Collector Edition
Few figures have had a greater influence on the history of recovery than Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill W. Conscious Contact offers an unusually personal look at Bill’s life through rare photographs, correspondence, historical documents, and the acclaimed documentary film that inspired this remarkable publication.
Created by award-winning filmmaker and author Jay Stinnett, the Kitchen Table Edition is the deluxe collector’s version of the book. Produced as an oversized 11” × 11” navy leather-bound hardcover with elegant hot-gold foil stamping, this edition was designed not simply to be read, but to become a lasting part of a recovery history collection.
Inside, readers will discover intimate photographs of Bill and Lois Wilson, previously unpublished letters, exclusive bonus material, and complete transcripts from the documentary film. Together, these materials provide a deeper understanding of Bill Wilson’s personal journey, spiritual development, relationships, and lasting influence on Alcoholics Anonymous.
Each copy also includes a personally dedicated and signed bookplate prepared by Jay Stinnett. The personalized bookplate is inscribed for the purchaser and mailed separately by the author.
This special edition is not available through Amazon and was created for readers, historians, and collectors seeking the finest presentation of this important work.
Why the “Kitchen Table Edition”?
The title of this deluxe edition pays tribute to one of the most meaningful symbols in recovery history—the kitchen table.
Long before recovery meetings filled church basements and community centers, the message of hope was often shared in homes, across ordinary kitchen tables, where one alcoholic reached out to another through honest conversation and personal experience. It was in these simple settings that the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous took root and were passed from one person to the next.
Jay Stinnett chose the name Kitchen Table Edition to honor that tradition. Beautifully produced and intended to be treasured, this volume serves as both a historical resource and a gift-worthy keepsake for those who appreciate the remarkable story of Bill Wilson and the origins of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Why Recovery Collectibles Chose to Offer This Edition
Recovery Collectibles is pleased to partner directly with Jay Stinnett in offering the Kitchen Table Edition of Bill W. Conscious Contact.
While our collection primarily focuses on historic and out-of-print material, we occasionally feature newly published works that make a meaningful contribution to the preservation and understanding of recovery history. We believe this book belongs in that category.
Beautifully produced and rich with primary historical material, the Kitchen Table Edition is an exceptional addition to any library devoted to Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous, and the broader history of recovery.
Book Details
Title: Bill W. Conscious Contact
Edition: Kitchen Table Edition (Deluxe Collector Edition)
Author: Jay Stinnett
Format: Deluxe Collector’s Art Book
Binding: Navy Leather-Bound Hardcover
Cover: Hot-Gold Foil Stamping
Dimensions: 11” × 11”
ISBN: 978-0-9856063-2-9
Special Features
- Deluxe Kitchen Table Edition
- Oversized 11” × 11” collector format
- Navy leather-bound hardcover with hot-gold foil stamping
- Exclusive bonus content
- Rare and intimate photographs of Bill and Lois Wilson
- Previously unpublished letters
- Complete documentary film transcripts
- Personally dedicated and signed bookplate from Jay Stinnett
- Not available through Amazon
Personalized Bookplate
Each purchaser will have the opportunity to provide the name and personal message they would like included with their signed bookplate. Jay Stinnett will personally inscribe each bookplate before mailing it separately to the purchaser.
From the Author
“Our fondest wish is that you do not consider the musty past, but open this book with the miracle seated across the kitchen table from you.”
— Jay & Jeanine
