An interview with james bowen, street musician and author of a street cat named bob categories. How one man and his cat found hope on the streets, you already know how much i loved the book. Aug 10, 20 exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street cat named bob categories. He found bob the cat in 2007 and the pair have been inseparable ever since. Following his parents divorce, he moved to australia with his mother and stepfather. Dec 23, 2011 the uks biggest book chain, waterstones, has apologised after one of its branches pushed adolf hitlers manifesto mein kampf as the perfect christmas present. Explore books by james bowen with our selection at waterstones. The world according to bob by james bowen there are stories that, for whatever reason, capture the hearts of the nation. The world according to bob by james bowen waterstones. Best friends james bowen and street cat bob have been on a remarkable journey together. How to set up a book signing as an independent self.
James bowens first book, a street cat named bob, did that. The little book of bob is a collection of the lessons james has learnt from bob over the years. Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Waterstones chester are delighted to welcome john connolly back to our store, who will be signing copies of his latest book the dirty south. A small bookshop with a lot of heart and a huge passion for books. I really would love to see bob the smart cat who helps his owner, james bowen, to have a life change. No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with.
Born on january 22, 1975, james murray came from manchester, greater manchester, england, uk. Life lessons from a streetwise cat collects together pieces of wisdom bowen has accumulated during his years sharing his life with his streetwise cat. Buy the little book of bob by james bowen from waterstones today. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. James bowen and cat bob at a book signing at waterstones in coventry. I couldnt put it down, but at the same time, i didnt want it to end. Jun 20, 2016 hi everyone, and welcome back to part 2 of the street cat bob event report. Home life was tense and, because the family moved frequently, james was unsettled at school. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. An interview with james bowen, street musician and author of a street cat named bob. Huge queues at waterstones for james bowen and cat bob. The further adventures of one man and his street wise cat paperback.
Dec 09, 2012 setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. James bowen is a former big issue seller and author of a street cat named bob, which tells his life story. The street cat bob books chart the reallife story of james. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Author, sarah forbes and illustrator, james brown will be instore to launch elspeth hart, the first book in their new series for children aged 79. Waterstones newbury book signing february 5, 2012 12. Hi everyone, and welcome back to part 2 of the street cat bob event report.
Molly murphy always knew shed end up in trouble, just as her mother predicted. James bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of london to survive. From the author of a street cat named bob, this delightful little book is a collection of wisdom that author james has learnt from his friendship with bob the cat. Book signing with james bowen events at waterstones. Becoming a member of the lovereading community is free. The book was released in the us last week, and is already climbing the bestseller lists.
James bowen signing a street cat named bob whsmith blog. The uks biggest book chain, waterstones, has apologised after one of its branches pushed adolf hitlers manifesto mein kampf as the perfect christmas present. An illustrated childrens picture book prequel to the worldwide bestseller a street cat named bob and the world according to bob perfect for. The little book of bob james bowen hardcover life lessons from a streetwise cat.
A former drug addict who slept rough on the streets of london, james began selling the big issue in islington in 2008 with feline sidekick bob. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information displayed here is accurate, always check with the venue before attending especially during the coronavirus pandemic, more advice. James bowen and his cat bob attract huge queues at. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Find information and tickets about book signing with bob the streetcat and james bowen. Together james and bob the cat faced the world and won. James bowens story is an inspirational one, the sort of miraculous twist in life that few people ever enjoy. Nottingham, united kingdom book signing events eventbrite. Book signing with bob the streetcat and james bowen. His memoirs a street cat named bob, the world according to bob and a gift. And how he saved my life, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. How one man and his cat found hope on the streets, and the world according to bob. James bowen is the author of the bestselling a street cat named bob and the world according to bob. Find james bowens phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information.
James bowen and bob attend a busy signing at islington waterstones book store to sign copies of their book a street cat named. Over the course of his career, james has worked with executive teams of bluechip companies on a range of engagements with the achievement of stepchange performance improvement as their common goal. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. The further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat. James anthony bowen born 15 march 1979 is an english author and busker based in london. Books i have been in love with bob ever since i read the british edition of a street cat named bob back in april of last year. We are shadows walking in the world, angels of death flying from one victim to another, without comfort. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. Street cat bob and james bowens signing location, need help watch this topic. Any busestaxis nearby the train station if it will be too far away from station to. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon.
Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. How a street cat helped one man learn the meaning of christmas paperback. The pairs popularity drew the attention of a literary agent who helped them get a book deal.
From best friends james bowen and street cat bob, stars of the number one bestselling a street cat named bob, comes a special edition of the world according to bob for children aged 11 and above. James bowens phone number, email, address, public records. James bowen is an author and musician currently based in london. An interview with james bowen, street musician and author. In 2007, busker james bowen met an injured ginger tom cat in the hallway of his shelter in north london. James was paired with author garry jenkins, and the two wrote a book that has since been translated into nearly two dozen languages.
Ian will be signing copies of his latest rebus novel, rather be the devil, at waterstones dunfermline. Fifty shades of grey writer e l james will attend her first bookshop book signing at waterstones flagship store on piccadilly on 6th september. Into this scheme are thrust copyeditor sophia last and her boss hugh grover, as well as. 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. How one man and his cat found hope on the streets paperback. Street cat bob and james bowens signing location, need help. James bowen is an expert in strategy and organisational design and a performance consultant with over 15 years of advisory experience. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. James murray booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info.
See all books authored by james bowen, including a street cat named bob. Aug 06, 2012 fifty shades of grey writer e l james will attend her first bookshop book signing at waterstones flagship store on piccadilly on 6th september. Eventbrite, and certain approved third parties, use functional, analytical and tracking cookies or similar technologies to understand your event preferences and provide you with a customized experience. Books book signings and author talks in light of the quicklyevolving public health situation around covid19, and following government guidance on public gatherings, it is with regret that we have made the decision to cancel or postpone all our events. Books by james bowen author of a street cat named bob. James bowen born 15 march 1979, surrey is an author and busker based in london. James murray contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. But the moment he met an injured stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to change. Hundreds of book lovers queued in coventry city centre today for a chance to meet famed writer james bowen and his cat bob. Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out for the signing of new book a gift from bob 1 of 17.
In this thrilling prequel to the charlie parker series, we are transported to 1997 where we discover the origins of this legendary detective. My name is bob by james bowen, gerald kelley waterstones. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. James bowen and bob attend a busy signing at islington. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
Meet the street cat named bob and james bowen waterstones. When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease. Following the initial email, you will be contacted by the shop to confirm that your item is available for collection. Meet the street cat named bob and more things to do in berkshire. Find information and tickets about book signing with james bowen today. Appearance and book signing at family pet show, event city. He is author of a street cat named bob, which tells his life story. Apr 30, 2015 author, sarah forbes and illustrator, james brown will be instore to launch elspeth hart, the first book in their new series for children aged 79. James bowens most popular book is a street cat named bob.
He is the greatgrandchild of richard hollins murray who invente. Street cat bob and james bowen book signing at waterstone. It was interesting to see how they changed things in the book and how one sentence in the book coul. Lets celebrate the new harry potter knitting magic book with some harry potter knitting. How one man and his cat found hope on the streets absolutely for free at. In light of the quicklyevolving public health situation around covid19, and following government guidance on public gatherings, it is with regret that we have made the decision to cancel or postpone all our events. James murray contact information name, email address, phone number. The further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat paperback. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the world according to bob. James coburn, monstre sacre des westerns et des films daction, james coburn 72 ans, revient sur ses debuts, ses metteurs en scene, et plus encore sur ses personnages, recueilli par baptiste piegay.
So, when she commits murder in selfdefense, she flees her cherished ireland, and her identity, for the anonymous shores of america. Quick reads 2015 by james bowen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A street cat named bob meets wheres wally in this hilarious illustrated book of bob and his best friend james bowen on their roundtheworld. The further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat kindle edition by bowen, james. From the day james rescued a street cat abandoned in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, they began a friendship which has transformed both their lives and, through the bestselling books a street cat named bob and the world according to bob, touched. Tuning techniques for open vmsvax and open vmsaxp by coburn, james w. An interview with james bowen, street musician and author of. The criticallyacclaimed author of a street cat named bob arrived to a frenzy of fans when he staged a book signing at the citys waterstones book store. Book signing with james bowen events at waterstones bookshops. Murphys law is the captivating first entry of rhys bowens new york times bestselling molly murphy series. Five years on we cant wait to welcome bob and james back to reading to sign their fabulous new book the little book of bob. Waterstones birkenhead, birkenhead, united kingdom. James bowen books list of books by author james bowen.
Explore books by james bowen with our selection at. Come and meet james bowen in derby where he will be signing copies of his book a street cat named bob. James bowen has 37 books on goodreads with 97796 ratings. Exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street. Exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street cat. The further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat, and more on. Exclusive interview with james bowen, author of a street cat named bob. James bowen, the author of the street cat named bob book series, will be doing book signings with readers at waterstones alongside his. The little book of bob is a collection of the wisdom james has learnt from bob throughout the years and it could be the purrfect christmas gift. In addition to his books, james bowen has released music regarding his story and relationship with bob.
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