Book Events and Signings
Craig shares the Sam and Friends book with some of Sam’s friends at the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show has been celebrated with signings or events at The Museum of the Moving Image, New York ComicCon, and the Smithsonian Institution. Author Craig Shemin has also presented virtual Zoom webinars to the Connecticut Puppetry Guild, The Society of American Archivists, and a Jim Henson academic symposium at England’s University of Bristol. If you would like to arrange for a presentation or signing by the author, contact us at samandfriendsbook@gmail.com.
Here are some moments from past events:
The Museum of the Moving Image's Barbara Miller interviews author Craig Shemin on the launch day (which also happens to be Jim Henson's birthday) - September 24, 2022 (Photo by Stephanie D'Abruzzo)
Craig Shemin shows a photo from the book to the Museum of the Moving Image's Barbara Miller. (Photo by Karen Falk)
Craig prepares to sign books, alongside cover artist Dave Hulteen, Jr. (Photo by Stephanie D'Abruzzo)
Craig welcomes the legendary Bob McGrath of "Sesame Street."
Craig signs books at the Museum of the Moving Image on September 24, 2022, as Little Sam (made by Emily Engel) mugs for the camera. (Photo by Stephanie D'Abruzzo)
New York ComicCon 2022 - Moderator Joe Hennes snaps a selfie with the panelists (R-L): Craig Shemin, performer Ryan Dillon, archivist Susie Tofte, and artist Dave Hulteen, Jr. (Photo by Joe Hennes)
New York ComicCon 2022 - The audience's view of the Selfie (L-R): Artist Dave Hulteen, Jr., archivist Susie Tofte, performer Ryan Dillon, author Craig Shemin, and moderator Joe Hennes.
New York ComicCon 2022 - The more than capacity crowd at the "Sam and Friends" panel.
Author Craig Shemin, alongside the original Kermit, Sam and Harry at the opening celebration of the Smithsonian's new permanent "Entertainment Nation" exhibit at the National Museum of American History.
National Museum of American History curator Ryan Lintelman interviews author Craig Shemin during the opening weekend festivities of the "Entertainment Nation" exhibit as the "Sam and Friends" cast looks on. (Photo by Jaclyn Nash, National Museum of American History)
Henson fans at the Smithsonian get a rare up-close look at the "Sam and Friends" characters that are not currently on display in "Entertainment Nation." (Photo by Jaclyn Nash, National Museum of American History)
At the Smithsonian "Sam and Friends" book signing on December 10, 2022 - author Craig Shemin welcomes Jim Henson's cousins Dan Shawhan and Sue Shawhan
Author Craig Shemin shares the "Sam and Friends" book with some members of the cast. They don't seem to be impressed. (Photo by Jaclyn Nash, National Museum of American History)