Viv Groskop

No laughing matter: The Material, by Camille Bordas, reviewed

A graduate course at the University of Chicago teaches stand-up to a group of aspiring young comedians. But the more you analyse humour, the less funny it becomes

Camille Bordas. [Credit: Yann Stofer]
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  • The Material

    Camille Bordas

    Serpent’s Tail, pp. 352, £16

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