James bowen and cat bob at a book signing at waterstones in coventry. Bob the street cat books top 1m copies in uk books the guardian. James bowens story is an inspirational one, the sort of miraculous twist in life that few people ever enjoy. Flow all the way from penang in malaysia 15 hours flying time and it was worth every seconds. 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. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us.
Only a few years ago james bowen was sleeping rough on the streets of london. Explore books by james bowen with our selection at. A street cat named bob and how he saved my life by james. Find james bowens phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. 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. Since the publication of bowens first book, a street cat named bob. James bowen is a british author best known for a street cat named bob. Discover book depositorys huge selection of james bowen books online. We met back in 2007 when we were both at a lowpoint in our lives. I loved watching the video of the first book signing for the book.
Oct 16, 2015 since the publication of bowens first book, a street cat named bob. Oct 10, 2014 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. Bob islington july 2014 beruhmte katzen, wilde katzen, hunde, tigerkatze, bob. Exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street cat. James bowen has 36 books on goodreads with 98814 ratings. James bowen phone number, email, current address peoplesmart.
Author james bowen and his ginger pal streetcat bob. I dont think that anyone need be a catlover to enjoy this book, although it does help. James is a street musician struggling to make ends meet. James bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of london to survive. For the love of bob by james bowen 9781444794052 booktopia. 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. James and bob book signing at waterstones islington london dec 5 2014. James bowens phone number, email, address, public records. A movie based on the first two books was released in 2016 and a sequel will be released in 2020. Kingston upon thames, london, england, 24th may, 2014. This true story was a combination of sad, hopeful, heartwarming and inspiring.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. For the love of bob is the is the incredible story of james and bobs lifesaving friendship, and the lessons james has learnt from his streetwise cat. See more ideas about street cat bob, cat names and ginger cats. A street cat named bob signing books with james bowen. Aug 10, 20 just finished reading james and bobs third book, a gift from bob which i bought in england. It really is about how a cat comes into recovering drugaddict and street musician james bowens life and they ultimately save each other.
His memoirs a street cat named bob, the world according to bob and a gift from bob, were international bestsellers. Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out for the signing of new book a gift from bob 1 of 17. The former big issue vendor turned bestselling author has just released his sixth book, for the love of bob, and is preparing a gift from bob, which will be ready in time for christmas. But the moment he met an injured stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to change. James will make her first canadian appearance with a book signing event at the chapters robson store, 788 robson, in vancouver on sunday, february 16th, 2014 at 2. Like many animal lovers, james has come to rely on his cat as not just his pet but as a friend and as a source of wisdom. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. James bowen spent nearly a decade battling homelessness and heroin addiction, but in 2007 he saved a kittens life. Bob the street cat books top 1m copies in uk books the. Oct 26, 2014 james and bob arriving at the family pet show on saturday 25th october 2014.
Bob is a stray cat looking for somewhere warm to sleep. James and bob arriving at the family pet show on saturday 25th october 2014. James bowen and his cat bob attract huge queues at. 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. How one man and his cat found hope on the streets, and the world according to bob. And how he saved my life in 2012, the book has become a bestseller in more than 25 countries around the world.
See all books authored by james bowen, including a street cat named bob. James bowen born 4 february 1996 is an english footballer who plays for southern league division one central side halesowen town, where he plays as a left back, he can also be deployed as a winger. A street cat named bob signing books with james bowen binneystreet. My name is bob by james bowen, garry jenkins, gerald kelley. I am thinking about giving this one a try, but i also see a lot of.
Together james and bob the cat faced the world and won. At james book signing at the end of the film, one of the people getting his book signed is the real james bowen himself. My name is bob is a picture book for young children, written by bowen with garry jenkins and. Buy my name is bob by james bowen, garry jenkins, gerald kelley online at alibris. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jul 31, 20 james bowen spent nearly a decade battling homelessness and heroin addiction, but in 2007 he saved a kittens life. Find james latest contact information and social profiles.
About the author james bowen is a street musician in london. Oct 12, 2014 book signing at waterstones covent garden, 10. Quick reads 2015 by james bowen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 21, 2014 only a few years ago james bowen was sleeping rough on the streets of london. To ask other readers questions about a street cat named bob, please sign up. I also watched the movie, which followed pretty closely to the book. Worldwide sales of books stand at more than five million. He found bob the cat in 2007 and the pair have been inseparable ever since. Discover our full range of books, gifts, toys, stationery and audiobooks at. James anthony bowen born 15 march 1979 is an english author and busker based in london.
Find the perfect james bowen and bob the cat stock photo. Buy a street cat named bob and how he saved my life by james bowen 9781250048677 2014 from. It really is about how a cat comes into recovering drugaddict and street musician james bowen s life and they ultimately save each other. 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 anthony bowen born 15 march 1979 is an english author based in london. The further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat, and more on. Seus livros a street cat named bob e the world according bob, escritos com o autor garry jenkins, sao ambos bestsellers internacionais. James bowen books list of books by author james bowen. Oct 22, 2014 james and bob japanese morning news program 170803 duration. James bowen and his beloved street cat bob have been through a lot since they met in but through it all, bob has remained the same. Bowen now dedicates his time to helping numerous charities that involve homelessness, literacy.
Bowen, 70, of boonville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on sunday, april, 2014. The authors tale was optioned for a movie adaptation back in 2014. Book signing for a street cat named bob at waterstones, islington green, mar 2012 street cat. His book signings have been absolutely massive attracting up to 500 people at times. Once again saw bob the cat with his companion james on the street in covent garden also see my video from last year. Street cat bob and james bowens signing location, need help. After his retirement from nordyne he worked for the department of corrections. When street musician james bowen found an injured cat curled up in the hallway of his apartment building, he had no idea how much his life was about to change. Just finished reading james and bobs third book, a gift from bob which i bought in england. 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. James bowen and his famous ginger cat, bob, were overwhelmed by enthusiastic fans at a book signing at waterstones bookstore in kingstonuponthames this morning. A street cat named bob goodreads meet your next favorite book.
As their book climbed bestseller lists in many countries and their fame skyrocketed, bob began to receive handknitted scarves from all over the world. Was in england in novdec 2014 and with some last minute changed of plan just to get the 3rd book and have it signed and personally dedicated by james and bob. The movie, which starred luke treadaway, was finally released in 2016 in the united kingdom. The sequel, the world according to bob, also became an instant bestseller. Huge queues at waterstones for james bowen and cat bob. James bowens most popular book is a street cat named bob. Oct 24, 2014 hundreds of book lovers queued in coventry city centre today for a chance to meet famed writer james bowen and his cat bob the criticallyacclaimed author of a street cat named bob arrived to a. As well as the sequel book, the world according to bob, there have been four childrens books, a picture book that was a spinoff from the blog around the world in 80 bobs, and then a gift from bob, which is a short story about bowen and bobs final christmas on the streets together. James and bob japanese morning news program 170803 duration. James bowen signing a street cat named bob whsmith blog. A friend recommended the book, a street cat named bob.
The world according to bob by james bowen used very good. I really would love to see bob the smart cat who helps his owner, james bowen, to have a life change. James bowen found the sick, stray cat on his doorstep, in 2007. Books by james bowen author of a street cat named bob. Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out for the signing of new book a gift from bob 1. Join facebook to connect with james bowen and others you may know. See more ideas about street cat bob, cat names and bob. Hundreds of book lovers queued in coventry city centre today for a chance to meet famed writer james bowen and his cat bob the criticallyacclaimed. Now he cant walk down them without being mobbed by fans. Other editions 112 all editions add a new edition combine. When james and bob meet, they forge a nevertobeforgotten friendship that has been charming readers from thailand to turkey. In march 2014, a street cat named bob was listed at no. The further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat by james bowen, in very good condition.
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