F.M.: The Life of Frederick Matthias Alexander: Founder of the Alexander Technique

by Michael Bloch

In 1892 a young Australian actor found himself afflicted by a strange hoarseness whenever he started to recite. Observing himself in mirrors, he worked out that his problem arose from habitual 'misuse' in the relationship of the head, neck and back. He also noticed that most people suffered from such habits, which explained much of what went wrong with them. The man was F.M. Alexander and his method became know as the Alexander Technique, a unique...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316860484
• ISBN13: 9780316860482
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Little Brown and Co. (UK)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"