Adirondack Stories
Historical Sketches, two illustrated volumes of Adirondack history from the weekly newspaper column by Martin Podskoch and artist Sam Glanzman.
Historical Sketches
Written by Martin “Marty” Podskoch and illustrated by Sam Glanzman, this first volume contains 150 illustrated panels covering Adirondack guides, hunters, hermits, hotels, writers, artists, photographers, explorers, lumbering, mining, tanneries, railroads, boats, sports, entertainers, and amusement parks.
Adirondack Stories II: 101 More Historical Sketches
The second book of illustrated “Adirondack Stories” that appeared in area newspapers over two years. It gathers stories on forestry, mining, sports, hotels and inns, hunting, transportation, disasters, crimes, great camps, summer camps, writers, artists, animals, farming, and canals.
Sam Glanzman
Sam Glanzman produced comic art for 60 years for Dell, DC Comics, Marvel, and others. He also illustrated the long-running Outdoor Life feature, “This Happened to Me.”
Continue Your Adirondack Journey
Visit all 102 towns and villages inside the Blue Line with the Adirondack 102 Club passport guide.
Adirondack Stories FAQ
What is Adirondack Stories by Martin Podskoch?
Adirondack Stories: Historical Sketches is an illustrated book of 150 panels on Adirondack history, written by Martin Podskoch and illustrated by Sam Glanzman, published in June 2007.
Is there a sequel to Adirondack Stories?
Yes. Adirondack Stories II: 101 More Historical Sketches was published in June 2009, continuing the illustrated newspaper column with 101 additional stories.
Who illustrated Adirondack Stories?
Sam Glanzman, a comic artist with 60 years of work for Dell, DC Comics, Marvel, and others, illustrated both volumes.
How does Adirondack Stories relate to the Adirondack 102 Club?
Both are by Martin Podskoch. Adirondack Stories collects illustrated historical sketches from the region, while the Adirondack 102 Club is a passport guide encouraging readers to visit all 102 Adirondack towns and villages in person.