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Books by F. Matthias Alexander

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F. Matthias Alexander wrote four books and a number of short articles, notes and pamphlets. His writing is not always easy for the modern reader, particularly if he or she has not had much experience with the Alexander Technique. At some point, however, the serious student will probably want to become familiar with Alexander's own words.

Authorized Summaries of FM Alexander's Four Books by Ron Brown/Paperback/Published 1992 These very readable summaries were carefully reviewed by Alexander himself to make sure they accurately represented his basic ideas. Click here to read a review of this book
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The Resurrection of the Body: The Essential Writings of F. Matthias Alexander edited by Edward Maisel/Paperback/Published 1986. A skillfully-edited collection compiled from Alexander's books with an excellent introduction to Alexander and his ideas by Maisel. Click here for Price and Availability information
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The Use of the Self is Alexander's shortest and most accessible book. In it he describes the process he went through in order to make his basic discoveries. Click here for Price and Availability Information (Use of the Self is also available on audio cassette)

Original Writings of F.M. Alexander: Constructive Conscious Control edited by Daniel McGowan/Paperback/Published 1997. A lightly edited version of Alexander's second book. Contains an informative inroduction by the American philosophesr John Dewey. Click here for Price and Availability Information
Articles and Lectures by F.M. Alexander, Edited by Jean Fischer/Hardcover/Published 1995. This book contains virtually everything written by Alexander (apart from his 4 books), including a short autobiography. A wealth of information for anyone interested in the development of his ideas and of the Alexander Technique. Click here for Price and Availability Information
Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual by F. M. Alexander/Paperback/Published 1997. This is the complete text of the original 1946 edition. Includes an introduction by the American Philosopher John Dewey. Click here for Price and Availability Information
The Universal Constant in Living by F. M. Alexander, edited by Jean Fisher/Hardcover/Published 2000. Alexander's final book, originally published in 1941. Click here for Price and Availability Information
Man's Supreme Inheritance by F. M. Alexander/Paperback/Published 1996. Alexander's first book, originally published in 1918. Click here for Price and Availability Information

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