The one show with james bowen and his streetcat named bob. James bowen, 40, from surrey has written several books about how is ginger cat bob saved him from a lifetime of homelessness and addiction. Home life was tense and, because the family moved frequently, james was unsettled at school. Fans, some bearing feline treats, queued around the block at james and bobs first signing at the islington branch of waterstones last week. 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. 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. This book is a version of james bowen s original book, a street cat named bob, that is appropriate for young teenagers and older. 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. 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.
James anthony bowen born 15 march 1979 is an english author and busker based in london. Which train station i shall get off, if get off the train station, how far away from the above book stores. A street cat named bob and james bowen the resident. James bowen found the sick, stray cat on his doorstep, in 2007. James bowen was born in surrey in 1979, though he did not stay there long. 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. Jul 21, 2014 only a few years ago james bowen was sleeping rough on the streets of london. 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. I also watched the movie, which followed pretty closely to the book. 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. I really would love to see bob the smart cat who helps his owner, james bowen, to have a life change. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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.
Find the perfect james bowen and bob the cat stock photo. James bowen s autobiography is one of the biggest best sellers centered around an animal. James bowen writes about sleeping rough in london and how. 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. The meeting of james and bob, the cat, in the hallway of an apartment building in london is only the beginning of their adventures. As their book climbed bestseller lists in many countries and their fame skyrocketed, bob began to receive handknitted scarves from all over the world. James bowen and his cat bob attract huge queues at. Our favourite feline bob and his beloved companion james bowen share. Street cat bob is moving on, but hes leaving us with a crazy new. A friend recommended the book, a street cat named bob. 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.
A movie based on the first two books was released in 2016 and a sequel will be released in 2020. The first launch party and signing for bowen s new book, a street cat named bob. The amazing story of james bowen and bob the cat heart. English author and london street performer who cowrote two international bestselling memoirs. Come and meet james bowen in derby where he will be signing copies of his book a street cat named bob. Street cat bob and james bowens signing location, need help london forum. He is now the coauthor of five books, a childrens book series and, in a film of his life story, he is set to. 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.
Their debut novel, a street cat named bob, was published in march 2012 and more than 150 people turned up at james and bob s first book signing in islington. Get the latest james bowen news in the london region on itv news. Bob the cat helps his owner james bowen find love daily mail online. His memoirs a street cat named bob, the world according to bob and a gift from bob, were international bestsellers. Discover our full range of books, gifts, toys, stationery and audiobooks at. Hundreds of book lovers queued in coventry city centre today for a chance to meet famed writer james bowen and his cat bob. James bowens autobiography is one of the biggest best sellers centered around an animal. See more ideas about street cat bob, bob and cat names.
Yet james couldnt resist helping the strikingly intelligent but very sick animal, whom he named bob. The moving story has now been adapted for the big screen, and opened in london on friday. Street cat bob and james bowens signing location, need help. Find information and tickets about book signing with james bowen today. Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most.
James bowen is a british author best known for 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. Bob the cat helps his owner james bowen find love daily. London james bowen s life was saved by a cat named bob. Street cat bob and james bowens signing location, need. To enjoy the new life he has with me living in a new house in south london. Jul 31, 20 james bowen spent nearly a decade battling homelessness and heroin addiction, but in 2007 he saved a kittens life. Street cat named bob by james bowen becomes global bestseller.
Sounds simple, but so began a quite wonderful journey. Jul 28, 20 london james bowens life was saved by a cat named bob. Absolutely loved all these books, they took me from feeling sad to the best happy ending ive ever r. Exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street. James bowen on how movie stardom beckons for him and street cat bob and why a face from the past stopped him in his tracks. James bowen is an author and musician currently based in london. All the attention is a bit scary but so is sleeping rough on the streets of london for the first time. 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. 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. While bob played himself for the most part towards the end of the film. Bowen now dedicates his time to helping numerous charities that involve homelessness, literacy.
This true story was a combination of sad, hopeful, heartwarming and inspiring. Oct 25, 2016 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. London events alastair stewart hosts an evening with james bowen and streetcat bob in aid of ebony horse club, brixton. His eight books, including the first, a street cat named bob, have. I am thinking about giving this one a try, but i also see a lot of. Fast forward to 2015 and james bowen and his feline friend bob are stars and now hoping to open their very own cat cafe how has the relationship between you two changed over time or is it the same as you delightfully expressed in a street cat named bob. Only a few years ago james bowen was sleeping rough on the streets of london. He found bob the cat in 2007 and the pair have been inseparable ever since. James, when we last spoke via email in may of last year, i asked you how your life had changed since the book came out in the uk. Bob the street cat books top 1m copies in uk books. Book signing with james bowen events at waterstones bookshops. James bowen and bob attend a joint book signing of their. Posted by editor on april 11, 2016 in london events leave a comment.
A street cat named bob goodreads meet your next favorite book. Book signing with bob the streetcat and james bowen. Come and meet james bowen in sheffield where he will be signing copies of his book a street cat named bob. James bowen, 40, from surrey has written several books about how is. Their friendship changed both of their lives and led to the internationally bestselling book a street cat named bob. When i do a book signing there is sic 400 people queued around the. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Before fame in 2007, he first encountered his beloved cat, bob the subject of his popular books, in the streets of london.
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. From walking the streets of london selling the big issue to walking the red carpet at the premier of the film about their life, its been. Book signing with james bowen events at waterstones. James bowen writes about sleeping rough in london and how meeting bob changed his life. The moving, uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Bob is male, what the british call ginger but what americans may think of as orange, although an amateur in the catcolor game might.
When i was sleeping rough in london in my twenties i was asked something similar on an almost daily basis. Exbig issue vendor james bowen and his feline friend have. The chance to meet james bowen and street cat bob happens on tuesday the 16th of july 20 at waterstones, 49 high street southend from 1pm. A street cat named bob and its sequel, the world according to bob. Things to do london events you can stream online now. James and bob book signing at waterstones islington london dec 5 2014. We have the pawfect duo of james bowen and bob in store to sign copies of their latest book the little book of bob. 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. All the attention is a bit scary but so is sleeping rough on the streets of london for the first. A street cat named bob by james bowen 9781444737110 booktopia. Oct 21, 2016 with 500,000 facebook followers, five million books sold and now a movie to his name, bob who started out as a neglected stray is the animal kingdoms biggest star. He is author of a street cat named bob, which tells his life story. In spring of 2007, street busker james bowen found an injured orange tabby in the hallway of his shelter home in north london. Urgent appeal to support the big issue during this coronavirus crisis, our street vendors need you more than ever.
Wonderful accessible books with a human and feline. We met back in 2007 when we were both at a lowpoint in our lives. 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. A movie based on the first two books was released in 2016 and a sequel will. Other editions 112 all editions add a new edition combine. See more ideas about street cat bob, cat names and ginger cats. James bowen things to do in london time out london. Author james bowen and his ginger pal streetcat bob. James bowen author james bowen is the author of the bestselling a street cat named bob and the world according to bob. They are now in talks to sell the film rights to a book. Book signings with bob, of course became very popular in london left. Explore books by james bowen with our selection at.
Garry jenkins author garry jenkins is an author and journalist. It didnt used to be like that but there are so many fans. Continue to next page below to see how much is james bowen really worth, including net worth, estimated earnings, and salary for 2019 and 2020. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of london, barely making enough money to feed himself, and the last thing he needed was a pet.
Your answer at the time was it hasnt changed a huge amount really, i still play music most days with bob around covent garden in london. James bowen signing a street cat named bob whsmith blog. Ten years ago, james bowen had a methadone habit, no fixed address and no real job. 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. Just from having this little man bob on my shoulders so many eyes have been opened. James bowen and his famous ginger cat, bob, were overwhelmed by enthusiastic fans at a book signing at waterstones bookstore in kingstonuponthames this morning. The little book of bob is a collection of the lessons james has learnt from bob over the years. To ask other readers questions about a street cat named bob, please sign up. Cat bob sits with the coins thrown to street musician james bowen in london march.
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