David Pollock, Bob and Ray: Keener Than Most Persons (Applause, $27.99). A straightforward, comprehensively informative study of the life and work of the soft-spoken radio comedy team whose deceptively dry spoofery of their chosen medium concealed a streak of sheer anarchy. Not for those who aren’t already familiar with their work–the author takes it for granted that you’re already a Bob and Ray buff–but if you recognize the names of Wally Ballou and Mary McGoon, this book’s definitely for you (TT).
Terry Teachout on the arts in New York City
