Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism.

WILSON, William [Bill W.].

Item Number: 136384

New York: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc, 1955.

First new and revised edition of Alcoholics Anonymous, one of the most influential books of the twentieth century. First issue with ‘realy’ on p. xx and 6000 on p. 16. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Mildred With all my affection and gratitude. Ever, Bill NY 7/27/56.” The recipient was a very active member of Alcoholics Anonymous in the Pasadena area. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon in this condition and scarce signed.

Alcoholics Anonymous "The Big Book" is one of the best-selling books of all time, having sold 30 million copies. In 2011, Time magazine placed the book on its list of the 100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923, the beginning of the magazine. In 2012, the Library of Congress designated it as one of 88 "Books that Shaped America."