What people are saying

about the

Sam and Friends book:

  • “It’s delightful…the story of Jim and Jane’s early years told in a comprehensive yet accessible way. It’s a gift to Henson fans everywhere!"

    — Lisa Henson, CEO, The Jim Henson Company

  • "...a remarkable document of Jim and Jane’s early career. All Muppet fans – and all fans of early television – should pick it up."

    — ToughPigs.com

  • "While I'm always cautious about applying the word "definitive" to anything, I find it hard to believe we'll ever see a more thorough, accurate work on the topic.."

    — Mark Evanier, NewsFromMe.com

  • “The Sam and Friends book is a pure delight from start to finish. The archival photos, recollections, summaries, and scripts are a Muppet fan’s map to a long-lost treasure.”

    — MuppetCentral.com

  • "...meticulously researched and very readable."

    — The Puppetry Journal

  • "Craig has the goods on Sam and the gang. You're gonna love it. Get it."

    — Brian Jay Jones, author, Jim Henson: The Biography

  • "A rewarding read for Henson/Kermit fans!"

    — Frank Santopadre, Comedy Writer, Co-Host, Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!

  • "...a major if forgotten chapter in Henson’s career, as fascinating, possibly moreso, than any that came after. And Shemin more than does it justice in this book."

    — Trav S.D., Travalanche

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Photo courtesy of The Jim Henson Company