The Importance of Being Rhythmic

Pennington, Jo; Emile Jaques-Dalcroze; Walter Damrosch (introduction by); Paul Thevenaz (drawings by); Edwin F. Townsend (photography by). The Importance of Being Rhythmic. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons/ Knickerbocker Press, 1925. First edition. Large octavo. (xi) 142pp. [4]. Dark blue buckram boards with gilt lettering on the front cover and spine. Photographic frontispiece with tissue guard. The work is a detailed analysis of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze’s pioneering theories on rhythmic movement-based education methods, known as Eurythmics. The work can also be seen basically as a translation/adaptation of Dalcroze’s work “Rhythm, Music and Education”, for an English speaking audience.

Binding with some rubbing to extremities. Interior with a period inscription to a previous owner in pen on the front free endpaper. Numerous instances of starting or lossening throughout the book block. Interior front cover reinforced with japan tissue along the gutter. Binding and inteiror in good condition. Protected by modern mylar. Hardcover. (45810) $65