Corresponding with History
The Art & Benefits of Collecting Autographs (Etc Pubns, 1997) John Schlimm’s now classic, first published book, Corresponding With History, is part memoir, part Pop Culture time capsule, and part how-to. In it, he tells of his early brushes with fame, in person and as pen pals, with the likes of Jackie Kennedy Onassis and [...]
The Art & Benefits of Collecting Autographs
(Etc Pubns, 1997)
John Schlimm’s now classic, first published book, Corresponding With History, is part memoir, part Pop Culture time capsule, and part how-to. In it, he tells of his early brushes with fame, in person and as pen pals, with the likes of Jackie Kennedy Onassis and other White House inhabitants, Hollywood royalty such as Betty White and Bette Midler, newsmakers such as John Glenn and John Wayne Bobbitt, and even Mother Teresa, which marked the beginning of his historic autograph collection that now numbers more than 4,000 signed pieces and which was also widely chronicled in his more than decade-long “Book Collector” column and feature articles in Autograph Magazine.
In discussing over 44 different genres of autographs, spanning politics, art, royalty, sports, and more, John provides easy-to-follow instructions for other aspiring autograph collectors as well as a chapter of projects that teachers can do with their students to inspire them to become more engaged with newsmakers and events around the world.
It is John’s goal to amass an autograph collection that will chronicle the who, what, where, when, why, and how of his lifetime.
Saturday, June 1, 2013:
Speaking and signing cookbooks at the first Rehoboth Beach VegFest
~ Presented by Compassion Over Killing and VegRehoboth.com ~
Location: Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971
Time: 3:25 p.m. (booksigning to follow)
For more information, please visit www.RehobothVegFest.org
Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RehobothBeachVegfest
Sunday, June 2, 2013:
Attending the Rehoboth Beach VegFest Benefit Brunch
Location: Nage Restaurant, 19730 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets, please visit www.RehobothVegFest.org
Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RehobothBeachVegfest
Saturday, July 6, 2013:
Delivering the opening “Embrace Compassion, Change the World” Keynote Address at VegFest Colorado Health and Environmental Fair
Location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West 6th Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401
Time: 11:00 a.m. (booksigning to follow)
For more information, please visit www.VegFestColorado.org
Follow: On Twitter ~ @VegFestColorado and on Facebook
Past Appearances
Saturday, February 9, 2013:
Accepting the “Heart in the Arts” Award at the Elk County Council on the Arts’ 2013 Annual Gala
Location: Aiello’s Cafe, 102 N. Broad St., Ridgway, PA 15853
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.eccota.com
Follow: On Twitter ~ @ECCOTA and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ECCOTA
Thursday, January 17, 2013:
*Sorry, this event is sold-out*
Hosting the Grubwithus Inauguration Kick-Off Vegan Dinner
Location: Mandu, 453 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.Grubwithus.com
Follow: On Twitter ~ @Grubwithus and on Facebook at Facebook.com/Grubwithus
Saturday, October 27, 2012:
Delivering “The Tipsy Vegan Tells All” speech and signing books at Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
Location: Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Time: 3:45 p.m.
For more information, please visit: www.bostonveg.org or Speakers’ Schedule
Wednesday, October 10, 2012:
Meeting with students and appearing at Friends of Hanley Library book event at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Location: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford, PA
Time: Friends of Hanley Library book event begins at 7:00 with refreshments and sampling of recipes, followed by the author Q&A and booksigning at 7:30
Follow: On Twitter ~ @PITTBradford and on Facebook at Facebook.com/PittBradford
Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 6-10 p.m.:
Attending American Humane Association’s “Super Heroes Among Us” Fundraiser
Location: Gotham Hall, New York City
Follow: On Twitter ~ @AmericanHumane and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/americanhumane
For more information, please visit: www.AmericanHumane.org
Sunday, April 29, 2012 ~ 2:00 p.m.:
Delivering the Commencement Address at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Location: KOA Arena of Sport and Fitness, Univ. of Pittsburgh at Bradford
For more information, please contact: Kimberly Marcott Weinberg at (814) 362-0248
Follow: On Facebook ~ Facebook.com/PittBradford and On Twitter ~ @PittBradford
Saturday, April 28, 2012 ~ Doors Open 4:30 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m.:
Attending Elk County Humane Society’s 2012 PAWS Gala, which is featuring a buffet of dishes & cocktails from The Tipsy Vegan and The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Cookbook
Location: The Red Fern, St. Marys/Kersey, PA
For more information, please visit: ElkCountyHumaneSociety.org or CALL (814) 834-3247
Follow: On Facebook ~ Facebook.com/ElkCountyHumaneSociety
Friday, April 27, 2012:
Co-Hosting (with St. Marys Public Library) “A Night of Recollections of John F. Kennedy, Jr.” with RoseMarie Terenzio, New York Times Best Selling Author of Fairy Tale Interrupted and Former Personal Assistant & Confidante to JFK, Jr.
Location: St. Marys Public Library, 127 Center St., St. Marys, PA
Time: 7:00-7:30p.m.~Refreshments; 7:30-8:00p.m.~Author Q&A; 8:00p.m.~ Booksigning (Books will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Marys Public Library)
For more information, please visit: StMarysLibrary.org or CALL (814) 834-6141
Thursday, February 9, 2012 ~ 7:00 p.m.:
Appearance & Charity Booksigning at DC Vegan Drinks event at DC Meat-Free Week
Benefitting The Kindness Collective (www.kindnesscollective.org)
Location: Meridian Pint, 3400 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
For more information, please visit: DCVeganDrinks.org & DCVegan.org
Follow: On Twitter ~ @DCVeganDrinks @DCVegan @MeatFreeWeek @KindCollective
On Facebook
Saturday, January 28, 2012:
Delivered “There Are No Limits” Keynote Address at “From Backpack to Briefcase” Conference
Location: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford, PA
Follow: On Twitter ~ @PITTBradford and on Facebook at Facebook.com/PittBradford
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John Schlimm is the award-winning author of eleven books on cooking/entertaining, history, how-to, and fiction.
His latest work is The Tipsy Vegan: 75 Boozy Recipes to Turn Every Bite into Happy Hour. In this hip cookbook, John breaks new ground once again by showcasing a collection of plant-based recipes using favorites from the bar circuit–wine, beer, vodka, etc.–as key ingredients.
In the summer of 2011, John expanded into yet another literary genre, releasing his debut novel, Twang, to rave reviews as an e-Book exclusive worldwide. A former Country Music publicist, John peels back the industry-crafted cliché of Nashville and its beloved superstars as he follows a special group of fictionalized Country Music singers and their entourages through one unforgettable year in their lives. He takes readers backstage of the sold-out concerts, inside the homes and heads of Nashville’s elite, and introduces them to a side of show business that has yet to be revealed.
Coming Soon
Coming Soon.
