{"product_id":"narcotics-anonymous-fourth-edition-first-softcover-printing-1988","title":"Narcotics Anonymous — Fourth Edition, First Softcover Printing | 1988","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOffered here is an early \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFourth Edition Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, identified as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efirst softcover printing of the Fourth Edition\u003c\/span\u003e, issued in 1988 by the Narcotics Anonymous World Service Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Fourth Edition represents a short and important period in the publication history of the NA Basic Text. Introduced in late 1987, it remained in circulation only briefly before being replaced by the Fifth Edition in 1988, making early Fourth Edition copies particularly interesting to collectors of Narcotics Anonymous literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis softcover copy is identified as a first printing by the complete printing sequence on the copyright page:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:10%209%208%207%206%205%204%203%202%201\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe accompanying year line ends in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e88\u003c\/span\u003e, identifying this softcover printing as dating to 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFourth Edition Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe copyright page states:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e© 1982, 1984, 1987 by World Service Office, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished 1983. Third Edition 1984. Fourth Edition 1987.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdditional identifying features include the blue glossy wrappers, World Service Office imprint from Van Nuys, California, and ISBN \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1-55776-025-X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Fourth Edition also includes the early \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Our Symbol”\u003c\/span\u003e section explaining the meaning of the Narcotics Anonymous symbol and its relationship to Self, Society, Service, God, Goodwill, and Freedom.\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=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Narcotics Anonymous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Fourth Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e First Softcover Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1988\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e World Service Office, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Van Nuys, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Softcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1-55776-025-X\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis copy remains in good collectible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe blue glossy wrappers show rubbing, surface wear, light scratches, and edge and corner wear consistent with use. There is some minor creasing and handling wear to the covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe interior remains complete and generally clean, with light age toning and occasional handling wear. Binding remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the most complete representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEarly editions and printings of the Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text document the rapid development of NA literature during the 1980s. The Fourth Edition had a particularly brief publication life, making identifiable early printings an appealing part of a serious Narcotics Anonymous literature collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis copy is especially desirable as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efirst softcover printing of the Fourth Edition\u003c\/span\u003e, retaining the complete \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1–10 printing line\u003c\/span\u003e and original 1988 softcover format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Couey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67574519529714,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/D1853578-99CE-4FA7-86C5-56865002285B.jpg?v=1790449443","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/narcotics-anonymous-fourth-edition-first-softcover-printing-1988","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}