Author Stephen Poleskie in conversation about his life, art and his book "The Balloonist."
From: Tish Pearlman
Length: 00:27:28
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Piece Description
In this fascinating interview, Stephen Poleskie discusses his many life adventures as a flyer, an artist, and a writer. He also discusses his book "The Balloonist- The Story of T.S.L. Lowe: Inventor, Scientist, Magician and Father of the US Air Force."
Broadcast History
First aired on WEOS-FM (Geneva-Ithaca, NY) June 14, 2007