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There are many publications about the Alexander Technique, mostly written in English, although a number have now been translated into Dutch. In the sample below you will find general introductions and a number of books about specific applications of the Alexander Technique e.g. to playing music, acting, using the voice, and training for various sports. These books are available at specialist bookshops, as well as from some internet booksellers.
At
http://www.alexandertechnique.com/bookshop you can find short descriptions of many of the recent books in English that you can order online.
Books in English
Books written by F.M. Alexander:
- 'Man's Supreme Inheritance'
by F.M. Alexander
ISBN 09525574-0-1 - 'Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual'
by F.M. Alexander
ISBN 0575-03938-8 (tijdelijk niet verkrijgbaar) - 'The Use of the Self'
by F.M. Alexander
ISBN 0-575 03720-2 - 'The Universal Constant in Living'
by F.M. Alexander
ISBN 0-9525574-4-4 - 'The Books of F. Matthias Alexander' (verzameld werk)
by F.M. Alexander
ISBN 0-9658446-0-9 - 'Authorised Summaries of F.M. Alexander's four Books'
by Ron Brown
ISBN 0-9519304-0-0 - 'The Alexander Technique, The Essential Writings of F.M Alexander
selected and introduced by Edward Maisel '- Thames and Hudson
ISBN 0 500 257950 4
About the Technique:
- 'The Alexander Technique, A Skill for Life'
by Pedro de Alcantara - 'The Alexander Principle'
by dr. Wilfred Barlow - 'The Alexander Technique' - A practical introduction
by Richard Brennan - 'Alexander Technique - An introductory guide to natural poise for health and wellbeing'
by Richard Brennan - 'Thinking Aloud, Talks on Teaching the Alexander Technique'
by Walter Carrington - 'The Act of Living'
by Walter Carrington - 'Personally Speaking'
by Walter Carrington and Sean Carey - 'Principles of the Alexander Technique'
by Jeremy Chance - 'The Undivided Self - Alexander Technique and the Control of Stress'
by Ted Dimon - 'The Alexander Technique in Everyday Life'
by Jonathan Drake - 'F.M. Alexander - A Biography'
by J.A. Evans - 'Body Learning'
by Michael Gelb - 'Freedom to Change - The Development and Science of the Alexander Technique'
by Frank Pierce Jones - 'Mind and Muscle - An Owner's Handbook'
by Elisabeth Langford - 'The Alexander Technique'
by Judith Leibowitz and Bill Connington - 'The Alexander Technique as I see it'
by Patrick Macdonald - 'Secrets of the Alexander Technique'
by Rob McDonald and Caro Ness - 'The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Alexander Technique'
by Glynn McDonald - 'Illustrated Elements of Alexander Technique'
by Glynn McDonald - 'The Alexander Technique in a Nutshell'
by Ailsa Masterton - 'The Alexander Technique in Daily Life'
by Jim Scarano - 'Alexander Technique'
by Chris Stevens - 'How are we living our lives?", interviews and talks 1982-1988
viewpoints on the Alexander Technique in relation to living and child education
by Grete Laub, compiled by Chariclia Chounaris
Alexander Technique and the performing arts:
- 'Befiddled", Novel about the Alexander Technique and music
Aims at 8-14 year-old age group
by Pedro the Alcantara - 'The Actor and the Alexander Technique'
by Kelly McEvenue - 'Indirect Procedures - A Musicians Guide to the Alexander Technique'
by Pedro de Alcantara - 'What Every Musician needs to Know About the Body'
by Barbara Conable - 'Just Play Naturally',
An Account of Her Cello Study with Pablo Casals and the Alexander Technique
by Vivien Mackie and Joe Armstrong - 'The Voice Book'
by Michael Mc Callion
Alexander Technique and sports:
- 'The Art of Running with the Alexander Technique'
by Malcolm Balk and Andrew Shields - 'Golf Myths and Understandings'
by Jorgen Haahr and Neil Holman - 'The Art of Swimming'
by Steven Shaw and Armand D'Angour - 'Body Sense - Revolutionize your Riding with the Alexander Technique'
by Sally Tottle