In spring of 2007, street busker james bowen found an injured orange tabby in the hallway of his shelter home in north london. Bob cats james bowen gives an exclusive behindthescenes look at a street cat named bob the film fans have been purring about. He has now found love with monika which he also credits to his pet cat bob. James bowen was born in surrey in 1979, though he did not stay there long. His memoirs a street cat named bob, the world according to bob and a gift from bob, written with author garry jenkins, were international bestsellers. Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out for the signing of new book a gift from bob 1 of 17. James bowen from surrey has written a series of books about his pet cat bob. James bowen talks to us about how life has changed. Come and meet james bowen in leeds where he will be signing copies of his book a street cat named bob. James bowen and bob book signings, events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Jul 30, 20 a friend recommended the book, a street cat named bob.
The further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat, and more on. James bowen and cat bob at a book signing at waterstones in coventry. When bob finds a lost little puppy in the park, he remembers what its like to be homeless and hungry so he does all he can to help his new friend. James bowen garry jenkins this is a fullyillustrated, 32page picture book for children by the authors of a street cat named bob. Hundreds wait for hours to meet author of a street cat named bob. And how he saved my life kindle edition by bowen, james. Home life was tense and, because the family moved frequently, james was unsettled at school. All the attention is a bit scary but so is sleeping rough on the streets of london for the first. Book signing with bob the streetcat and james bowen. Following his parents divorce, he moved to australia with his mother and stepfather. A street cat named bob is an international sensation, landing on the bestseller list in england for 52 consecutive weeks and selling in 26 countries around the world. James bowen and bob attend a joint book signing of their story the world according to bob.
Fans, some bearing feline treats, queued around the block at james and bobs first signing at the islington branch of waterstones last week. The amazing story of james bowen and bob the cat heart. Jul 25, 2019 james bowen, 40, from surrey has written several books about how is ginger cat bob saved him from a lifetime of homelessness and addiction. James bowen and his beloved street cat bob have been through a lot since they met in 2007. His memoirs a street cat named bob, the world according to bob and a gift from bob, were international bestsellers. Bowen wrote a book titled a street cat named bob about how a stray kitten turned his life around, and its now an international bestseller thats been translated into 28 languages. Come and meet james bowen in sheffield where he will be signing copies of his book a street cat named bob. Hi there, we are james bowen and bob, soulmates, former street dwellers and the subject of the book a street cat named bob and how he saved my life. Aug 10, 20 exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street cat named bob categories.
Their friendship changed both of their lives and led to the internationally bestselling book a street cat named bob. Find the perfect james bowen and bob the cat stock photo. Bob cat pet james bowen talks to us about how life has changed for him and bob, the upcoming movie, and more. With a little pinch of the little book of bob thrown in for good measure. The little book of bob is a collection of the lessons james has learnt from bob over the years. We have the pawfect duo of james bowen and bob in store to sign copies of their latest book the little book of bob.
Once again saw bob the cat with his companion james on the street in covent garden also see my video from last year. Huge queues at waterstones for james bowen and cat bob. Click thumbnails for enlargements javascript should be enabled in 2007 james bowen was living in a onebedroom council flat in north london, recovering from heroin addiction and a life on the streets, and earning a meagre living as a busker street musician. Bob the street cat james bowen and bob the street cat attend a busy signing at islington waterstones book store to sign copies d6p5d6 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors.
Besides his books, which he writes with author garry jenkins, james also works with a lot of charities to support causes like literacy and homelessness. James bowen books list of books by author james bowen. James bowen is an author and musician currently based in london. When james bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no. He credits the ginger cat with changing his life around from living on the streets. Welcome to all our friends and fans, come join in on our chat live. James bowen and bob the street cat street cat bob, cats, bob. See all books authored by james bowen, including a street cat named bob. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Now a major motion picture starring luke treadaway. Bowen %27s agent has called the book a %27story of great. James bowen and his cat bob attract huge queues at. Bob the street cat books sell 1m copies in uk this article is more than 6 years old homeless busker james bowen was helped in his struggle against. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
James bowen born 15 march 1979, surrey is an author and busker based in london. A street cat named bob signing books with james bowen binneystreet. Bob the street cat books top 1m copies in uk books the. Written by garry jenkins, produced by adam rolston and directed by charles martin smith a dolphin tale and a dogs journey home, it will be based on a gift from bob, the muchloved third book in the james and bob series. May 15, 2012 once again saw bob the cat with his companion james on the street in covent garden also see my video from last year. The moving story has now been adapted for the big screen, and opened in london on friday. He is author of a street cat named bob, which tells his life story.
Mar 18, 2014 bob the street cat books sell 1m copies in uk this article is more than 6 years old homeless busker james bowen was helped in his struggle against addiction by the companionship of a stray cat. Hayley chamberlain please contact me regarding usage. Book signing with james bowen events at waterstones. This true story was a combination of sad, hopeful, heartwarming and inspiring. Waterstones cambridge is delighted to announce that james and bob. As their book climbed bestseller lists in many countries and their fame skyrocketed, bob began to receive handknitted scarves from all over the world.
Author james bowen and his ginger pal streetcat bob. The now former busker and big issue vendor and bobs minder, so to speak is a softly spoken man named james bowen. Exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street cat named bob. Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Bob the cat helps his owner james bowen find love daily. Sounds simple, but so began a quite wonderful journey. Everyday wisdom from street cat bob hardback number of books with named dedications, after that books will have. James bowen signing a street cat named bob whsmith blog. James bowen was a street musician in london who found bob the cat in spring 2007 and the pair, now famous around the world, has been inseparable ever since. For bob is the famous ginger moggy belonging to onehomeless busking big issue seller james bowen, whose a street cat named bob hit bookshop shelves last week. Street cat named bob book signing talking about this. At the end of the movie, during the book signing scene, we can see the complete discworld atlas of terry pratchett behind the father of james bowen and his wife.
A friend recommended the book, a street cat named bob. An international phenomenon library journal from the new york times bestselling author of a street cat named bob comes an uplifting book of wisdom and advice from the most streetsavvy cat of them all. Book signing with james bowen in cambridge, cam nov 3. Exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street. Book signing with james bowen the phenomenal number one bestseller about best friends james and bob. A street cat named bob by james bowen 9781444737110 booktopia. A street cat named bob signing books with james bowen. James bowen and his cat bob attract huge queues at waterstones in coventry city centre. I really would love to see bob the smart cat who helps his owner, james bowen, to have a life change.
A street cat named bob put addict on road to recovery. Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out for the signing of new book a gift from bob 14 of 17. Exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street cat. A street cat named bob by bowen, james 9781444737103 orange cat katzen read a street cat named bob how one man and his cat found hope on the streets by james bowen available from rakuten kobo. James bowen waterstones cambridge is delighted to announce that james and bob will be in shop on saturday, 3 november, for a book signing in celebration of their new book. A movie based on the first two books was released in 2016 and a sequel will be released in 2020. How one man and his cat found hope on the streets, and the world according to bob. Bob, the cat as himself luke treadaway as james bowen from the remarkable true story, a street cat named bob 2016 james bowen made a cameo at the book signing scene. Dear james and bob, i read your 3 books and i like it so muchit is so touching and very true to life. When james bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change.
Find information and tickets about book signing with bob the streetcat and. Bob the street cat james bowen and bob the street cat. A street cat named bob signing books with james bowen youtube. All the attention is a bit scary but so is sleeping rough on the streets of london for the first time. Mr bowen, 40, at the time was battling against homlessness and addiction.
Now, james and bob are ready to share their true story with the u. James bowens autobiography is one of the biggest best sellers centered around an animal. James bowen and bob attend a joint book signing of their. James bowen signing a street cat named bob whsmith blog theres a host of events going on in reading this weekend from cats to diwali and remembrance sunday to christmas markets. Tune in live on facebook at the end of next month and check out the event below to find out how you can book a five minute. James bowen we have the pawfect duo of james bowen and bob in store to sign copies of their latest book the little book of bob.
Oct 24, 2014 james bowen and cat bob at a book signing at waterstones in coventry. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a street cat named bob. Bob cat pet james bowen and bob james bowen was living on the streets when his friendship with a stray moggie lead to the book a street cat called bob and a hollywood film deal he tells us his story. Oct 26, 2014 james and bob arriving at the family pet show on saturday 25th october 2014. Find information and tickets about book signing with bob the streetcat and james bowen.
Jul 28, 20 james bowen %27s cat bob helped him beat an addiction to heroin %27a street cat named bob%27 charts bowen and bob%27s early life together. Street cat bob and james bowens signing location, need help. James bowen, the author of the street cat named bob book series, will be doing book signings with readers at waterstones alongside his characterful tomcat bob. I also watched the movie, which followed pretty closely to the book. Bob cats james bowen and cat james bowen was living on the streets when his friendship with a stray moggie lead to the book a street cat called bob and a hollywood film deal he tells us his story the mother of bestselling author james bowen fears that he could spiral into depression and end up back on the streets, with his loyal cat bob. Book signing at waterstones islington photo credit. While bob played himself for the most part towards the end of the film.
Jul 31, 20 james bowen spent nearly a decade battling homelessness and heroin addiction, but in 2007 he saved a kittens life. Waterstones cambridge is delighted to announce that james and bob will be in shop on saturday, 3 november, for a book signing in celebration of their new book. James bowen is a british author best known for a street cat named bob. We met back in 2007 when we were both at a lowpoint in our lives. James anthony bowen born 15 march 1979 is an english author and busker based in london.
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