Aa book dust jackets

If a book catches a browsers eye, he or she can then turn to the dust jackets back and flaps to find information about the author and a synopsis of the book. This new addition will be a faithful replica of the original, with the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which is why it was initially called the big book. I protect the dust jackets with a clear archival cover to keep them pristine or in the case of a used book. Except for the authors inscription and a former owners name on the ffep, there is no writing in the book and there are no torn or missing pages, the cover has wear and sunning at the exposed portions and foot of book, the text pages are agetoned. Leather cover selection for alcoholics anonymous big book. This jacket has the printing number of the book eighth, ninth, tenth, etc printed on the spine just as the originals did. Ability to buy only the dust jacket replacement cover. Book collecting, book history, dust jackets as most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book. Turns out there was a extra letter in black font on a black background in lightroom. Feb 06, 2017 i love dust jacketsto me they are a piece of art. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 10th printing.

In the application or software you are using to create your book cover set the size of the page, layer, drawing, canvas or whatever your application uses to define the image object to match the template width and template length height found in the template dimensions section of the template generator window. As most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book. A new york aa member named ray campbell, a recognized artist, was asked to design the dust jacket. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa. All i need is the height, width, and spine width of your book. This book documents a talk he gave to fellow alcoholics and aa members in 1975 at the pala messa retreat.

The front dust jacket flap indicates aa membership was 150,000, which indicates a true second printing dust jacket. Collection of the 16 printings of the first edition of the. Since dust jackets are an integral part of the book, it is a good idea to protect the dust jacket as well as the book in order to protect your investment. The only reasons i can really see for the existence of dust jackets on kids books are aesthetic reasons. To create a facsimile dust jacket that is a perfect reproduction of the original is, of course, impossible. You can protect a dust jacket by purchasing mylar covers designed specifically to protect dust jackets. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism. The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to. We do not currently offer an option to manufacture dust jackets independently, so its not possible to order a dust jacket on its own or with an imagewrap book. Authors of big book stories alcoholics anonymous history. A brief history of the dust jacket book collecting guide. Once intended to be temporary and disposable protection for beautifully. Reproduced in this elegant gift edition with essays and notes by a panel of celebrated aa historians, the. This new addition will be a faithful replica of the original, with the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which is why it was initially called the big.

Alcoholics anonymous first edition, third printing 1942 big book ny. A colorful history of judging books by their covers the. Only 4,650 copies were printed, this book is an exceptional find, especially in the highly soughtafter original dust jacket. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. The original dust jacket has edge wear in the form of small chips and short tears with more loss at the corner and spine ends. Big book all in original dust jackets 16 books published 1955 to 1974 great opportunity at a great price. These reproduction dust jackets are for the 1st edition alcoholics anonymous big books printings 116. Detailsto commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of alcoholics anonymous in april 1939, the 20 general service conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Comes with its original dust jacket in very good condition with an acid free protective cover. Dec 18, 2017 book jackets are, admittedly, a peculiar art. Book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a books longevity.

The most memorable ones usually approach a book indirectly. With brodart econofold book jacket covers, you can cover any book. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. It was printed on thick paper and had wide margins. This collection is truly the holy grail of aa books containing all 16 first edition printings in various colors, each in their original dust jackets for a total of 19 books. Brodart has a wide variety and large selection of book jacket covers for books of many sizes. Alcoholics anonymous complete set of 16 2nd edition aa big. These book covers are easy to apply and really make your books look and feel like they came from a library your personal library. As others have mentioned, i, too, take the dust jacket off while im reading a book and put it back on when im finished.

Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a. See all the book lots available throughout the catalog of alcoholics anonymous in one location. I protect the dust jackets with a clear archival cover to keep them pristine or in the case of a used book, to keep them from deteriorating. Protecting your books should be high on your list of priorities if you are a book lover or intend to keep your book for a long period of time. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. Find alcoholics anonymous, alanon, spirituality, and alcoholism books. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man. The washington post vivid, gorgeous art graced books in the mid20th century, and martin salisbury has collected the most stunning examples in the illustrated dust jacket, 19201970. Gilded book covers digital paper, gold ornamental decorative book dust jackets, printable 5x7 invitation backgrounds, vintage antique books digitalcurio 5 out of 5 stars. A special booklet, titled a brief history of the big book, in english, spanish and french, will be included with all orders of this commemorative edition big book. This book not only comes with the elusive dust jacket, but is also signed by bill wilson making this particular copy the crown jewel of all aa books. His story, an artists concept, appears in the big books. Collection of the 16 printings of the first edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book, each in the original dust jacket author.

I accept visa, master card, checks or money orders. Another important element from the perspective of the publisher is that using the paper cover, you can have one edition, let say, in english, targeted to all the english speaking countries, and print different dust jackets, way cheaper than a different hard cover, where you target the specific market where you are going to sell the book, for. When we get new books in, we take off the dust jackets and, if unclaimed, they get thrown away. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. I received a very nice book 2nd edition 16th printing not what i expected because of your picture. Book and dust jacket are in very good condition, light spots of soiling to lower front corner, two small splits, chip to spine ends, po one name on inside board, only partially hidden by dust jacket flap. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions.

This was an attempt by bill w to give the impression the purchaser was getting something for the price, which was very high in 1939. Special edition with red hardcover binding, the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which was why it was initially called the big book. Aa big book covers leather big book covers vinyl big. Dust jackets provide the vast majority of books published today with their only color and art. If its an investmentquality volume, its wise to make no alterations. The account is inspiring and provides hope of a new. Without their jackets, most books are visually dull.

Sep 02, 2012 this is a followup question from my previous inquiry about creating covers for hardcover books that do not originally come with dust jackets. Is there a place just to buy dust jackets for books. Find out with free research and a free book appraisal. Tls is the leading manufacturer in highquality book jacket covers. Aa book lots abookman, a book man, book collecting. Alcoholics anonymous complete set of 16 second edition a. The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to auction. These reproduction dust jackets are for the fourth through sixteenth printings of the 2nd edition alcoholics anonymous big books. The book that started it all offers fresh insights into the history and foundation of the revolutionary alcoholics anonymous program. The aa big book special edition with red hardcover binding, the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which was why it was initially called the big. This conferenceapproved special edition of alcoholics anonymous is a reproduction of the first printing of the first edition of the big book as it was published in 1939. Rare collection of nineteen alcoholics anonymous books going. Alcoholics anonymous by bill, first edition abebooks.

Jul 26, 20 dust jackets clearly dont actually protect a book from dust, and a quick skim of the wikipedia page for dust jackets shows that they never did. Like to be able to edit the dust cover and just print it. In my view, the use of a pure mylar book cover on a hardcover book without a dust jacket still poses a problem of getting the cover folds to stay in place without the use of tape the books are too. For those who do, it will be nothing less than a thrill. For those who never paused to think much about jackets, this book will be a revelation. First edition big book 75th anniversary reproduction. Jan 09, 2017 i was fine with the remainder of the dust jacket being white. Dust jacket has only modest wear at the corners and edges. I like to take a chance on new authors and hardback first editions. Before altering your dust jackets or any other part of a book, ask yourself what its value is to you. See all the categories above for more alcoholics anonymous collectibles. These second edition reproductions are also reversible, the same as the originals were. This edition is a faithful replica of the original, with the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which is why it was initially called the. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture.

So heres how i created my diy dust jackets and made my bookshelf look 100x better. Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first edition. Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. If you want the entire dust jacket of your book to be covered in coloured paper, you may have to buy some bigger sheets. In fact, salisbury says that visual metaphor is often more effective than explicit. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. A facsimile jacket does not add the same value to an older book that the original dust jacket in the same condition would add. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. Bell used no more than two or three colors for her book designs, but the dust jackets remain some of the most beautiful in literature. A dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a books perfection.

Double covers for twelve steps and twelve traditions aa book also. I collect aa big books, this one signed by bill wilson 1955 new york. So maybe try asking your library if you could have them. Vinyl covers for portable aa big book choice of colors. Aug 11, 2011 dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. The dust jacket is now protected in a clear, removable, archival cover.

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, tenth printing 1946 big book with original dust jacket. Chuck chamberlain was an alcoholic who sought and found recovery through alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Bloomsbury group member vanessa bell gave her sister virginia woolfs books a distinct modern style. Our book jacket covers are constructed of polyester and polypropylene and are available in onepiece and twopiece styles. A first edition published by stackpole sons in 1939. An extraordinary reproduction of the original working manuscript of alcoholics anonymous, with essays and notes by a panel of celebrated aa historians. See all of the alcoholics anonymous book lots now available on one page. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and.

The gatsbys dust jacket is worth more than the book itself. About these facsimiles facsimile dust jackets, llc. Alcoholics anonymous big book dust jacket reproductions. Only 5000 of the 1st were printed and sold out within weeks. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to auction fine. Aa book covers hard, leather, vinyl and more my 12. The original working manuscript first printing september 2010.

We proudly offer six different styles of covers, including center slit book jacket covers, multifit book jacket covers, open edge book jacket covers, polyjac book jacket covers, processor book jacket covers and profit book jacket covers. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large. Those books not shown are in better shape with minimal flaws. Many of the most recognizable dust jackets were designed by artists handpicked by the author or their publisher. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition 1963 signed by bill w aa. In this regard it resembles a tonsil, absorbing abuse on behalf of a larger, more important body of which it is a constituent. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. Rare collection of nineteen alcoholics anonymous books.

Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a summary of the book from the publisher known as a. Jan 22, 2020 all jackets state facsimile dust jackets l. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. The entire collection tells the story of aas explosive growth and the printing changes from april 1939 when the book first appeared, through the final printing of. First edition big book 75th anniversary reproduction alcoholics. A brief history of the big book shipped with all orders. The original dust jacket has edge wear in the form of small chips and short tears with a 4 x 3 irregular piece missing from the front panel. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering to measure how much covering you will need. This listing is for one copy of each printing all in their original dust jackets. Very good condition with light stains to front board, 100% gold gild, no writing or marks to inside of book. The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. Looking for book jacket cover for books without dust jackets. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can.

However, the techniques i use when creating our facsimiles help in producing jackets that are as close to the originals as possible. Alcoholics anonymous books abookman, a book man, book. I used to throw my dust jackets away because they always fall off or get ripped when i put them in my bag, but with these covers i have an inexpensive way to protect them for years to come. The second edition of alcoholics anonymous was printed 16 times between 1955 and 1974. Im a big fan of book design, so, if the designer has a really compelling, visually engaging vision for the dust jacket, i can kind of get onboard with that. Japanese tissue, paper repair, talas, tape removal during a recent visit to my favorite used book store, the brattle book shop, i stumbled across a book that i thought would make a great gift for a friend of mine, who will soon be moving out to chicago to start work on. Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first. What exactly is the value of dust jackets on kids books. Made in usa, available plain or with serenity prayer and coin display. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. Browse all books by category at facsimile dust jackets, llc.