James bowen and his famous ginger cat, bob, were overwhelmed by enthusiastic fans at a book signing at waterstones bookstore in kingstonuponthames this. Andy murray book signing waterstones piccadilly youtube. A movie based on the first two books was released in 2016 and a sequel will be released in 2020. James bowen and his cat bob attract huge queues at. The little book of bob is a collection of the lessons james has learnt from bob over the years. The heavy metal legend will be signing copies of his autobiography what does this button do. Jul 29, 2015 waterstones are delighted to welcome victoria aveyard to the shop to talk about her thrilling fantasy trilogy red queen.
Waterstones sauchiehall street, glasgow city centre whats. Tickets are free and available in store from any bookseller. Neil gaiman secretly signs copy of his book in london. It is the largest book shop in the whole of europe. If you havent read any of joes books before, shame on you. Life lessons from a man who walked on the moon at waterstones piccadilly on saturday, june 4 in london. When she adopts a lurcher called wolfy, the shabby rescue dog saves. In what will be a fabulous and fascinating evening, they will explore the role of parents, grandparents and stressyouout.
James bowens most popular book is a street cat named bob. James bowens first book, a street cat named bob, did that. Waterstones piccadilly expands childrens section the. Seth macfarlane book signing at waterstones piccadilly. Waterstones piccadilly will later this month host an exhibition of childrens illustration featuring artwork from artists such as lucy cousins and childrens laureate chris riddell. Waterstones piccadilly to hold debates series the bookseller. Formerly simpsons of piccadilly the iconic menswear department store the striking building was the first british shop to feature an uninterrupted curvedglass frontage. London regional manager luke taylor said the company decided to rethink the space. Oct 10, 2014 sir david jason book signing waterstones, piccadilly, london 10. 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.
Waterstones is set to host a series of debates in its flagship london piccadilly store, focused on contemporary issues in art, literature and culture. Book signing at hatchards, piccadilly official website for. Similarly, if you would like us to source a particular book for you, however obscure or rare, let us know and we will endeavour to find it for you. Waterstones flagship piccadilly store is expanding its childrens section after a sales increase of 20%. James bowen found the sick, stray cat on his doorstep, in 2007. I first heard of james and bob via their twitter feed and couldnt wait to read their story, although i did have to wait as my local waterstones had sold out within a few days of. Waterstones london piccadilly book signing buzz aldrin. Sir david jason book signing waterstones, piccadilly. James bowen is a british author best known for a street cat named bob. Great books, great stories and writing, love them all. Their friendship changed both of their lives and led to the internationally bestselling book a street cat named bob. Whats on waterstones book signing come to the waterstones stand on saturday for a book signing with kate spicer and her new book lost dog. Nov, 20 andy murray book signing waterstones piccadilly. What type of shop is waterstones piccadilly circus.
Street cat bob and james bowens signing location, need help. My name is bob by james bowen, gerald kelley waterstones. You can find booking and speaking fee information, contacts for booking agent, publicist, agency, manager and biography information on james bowen and other well know. Joe abercrombie, author of the fabulously gritty fantasy novels the first law trilogy, best served cold and the heroes, will be at waterstones piccadilly on 18th october to celebrate the release of his new book, red country. James anthony bowen born 15 march 1979 is an english author and busker based in london. Luke taylor, currently manager of the nottingham and. 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. The evening is focused solely on recognising authors who are either launching their book, or are promoting an existing title. How a street cat helped one man learn the meaning of christmas paperback. Books by james bowen author of a street cat named bob. 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. Will waterstones have a significant future selling books. I stopped off at waterstones in piccadilly to pick up a book, and given that i was there i quietly signed, well, not all of the books in this display, but most of them.
Falling shop sign kills bookseller at waterstones in. Book signing with laura james cancelled chippenham saturday 9th may 11. When i eventually read it, i found out it was signed. Waterstones flagship store on piccadilly, central london. Silverwood author penelope jacobs has been securing some promising media coverage for her novel playing ftse in recent weeks. Was my first visit to liverpool one and thoroughly enjoyed it lovely day, lots of different shops and did lots of shopping really friendly people and icing on the cake was meeting niomi smart for her new book signing at waterstones. An evening with robin lustig at waterstones piccadilly. Book signing with james bowen events at waterstones. The building itself is known to be an important london landmark and used to be the large department store called simpsons. Biography of james bowen and speakers bureau with booking information for famous speakers like james bowen. Taylor to manage waterstones piccadilly the bookseller. He is author of a street cat named bob, which tells his life story.
About going to waterstones piccadilly using public transport. Genealogy profile for james bowen james bowen 1797 1880 genealogy genealogy for james bowen 1797 1880 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Iron maidens bruce dickinson announces waterstones book signing. Kate is a middleaged woman trying to steer some order into a life that is going off the rails. Come and meet celebrated author amit chaudhuri whose new novel odysseus abroad is a bold and witty contemporary reworking of. See all books authored by james bowen, including a street cat named bob. Buy a street cat named bob by james bowen from waterstones today. When james bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the. Use the map tab to find the location of this big bookshop. The further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat, and more on. James bowen signing a street cat named bob whsmith blog.
C hristmas, even in a recession, is by far the busiest time of year for selling books and this christmas is a crucial test of whether waterstones will have a significant future selling our. We are all given second chances every day of our lives, but we dont usually take them. The author will be here signing copies of his expansive, compelling and deeply moving novel of child migration and one mans search for his mother, i will find you. About the event waterstones is proud to present a special appearance by paul mccartney to celebrate his new book for children, hey grandude customers will have the chance to purchase one of a limited amount of tickets to attend the event with up to two children or grandchildren to meet paul mccartney and have a copy of hey grandude. The financial times described playing ftse as a riveting first novel. I picked up a copy of fortunately, the milk at waterstones piccadilly while in london. I really would love to see bob the smart cat who helps his owner, james bowen, to have a life change.
The founder of waterstones has said he feels no guilt over the aggressive expansion of his chain which led to the closure of nearly 500 independent bookshops in the uk. Waterstones sauchiehall street is the largest bookshop in scotland, and home to glasgows book loving citizens and visitors alike. After a fortnight of pretty grim weather, the sun is out this morning and it looks set to be a lovely day. How one man and his cat found hope on the streets, and the world according to bob. Explore books by james bowen with our selection at. This book is a collection of the insights ive gained during my years with bob. The biggest bookshop in europe, waterstones piccadillys huge floorspace in an attractive 1930s building makes book shopping a real pleasure. 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. If you wish to bring your camera or phone, we will take a photo of you with james and bob at the event. These author showcase events take place midweek between 6. About waterstones sauchiehall street 153157 sauchiehall street, glasgow city centre g2 3ew.
Come and meet james bowen in derby where he will be signing copies of his book a street cat named bob. For more stories from james and bobs adventures, dont miss the little book of bob, a pocketfriendly compilation of wisdom from the worlds. Kingston upon thames, london, england, 24th may, 2014. Exclusive hobbit event 6th december at waterstones piccadilly. Meet the street cat named bob and james bowen waterstones.
On tuesday 9th may waterstones piccadilly will be hosting our wonderful, prizewinning ya author holly bourne, who will be discussing families in young adult literature alongside rachael lucas, tamsyn murray and paige toon. Book launch at waterstones piccadilly silverwood books. The world according to bob by james bowen waterstones. Explore books by james bowen with our selection at waterstones. Access to the queue is on a first come first served basis. James bowen and his famous ginger cat, bob, were overwhelmed by enthusiastic fans at a book signing at waterstones bookstore in kingstonuponthames this morning. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jan 07, 2018 this is how i got my first signed neil gaiman book. Waterstones rose lane canterbury invite you to meet scarlett thomas who will be giving a reading, talk and book signing for her new book the seed collectors. At waterstones, robin discussed his life and the state of the press with rosie goldsmith, and shared anecdotes from an illustrious career in broadcast journalism. Jan, 2015 falling shop sign kills bookseller at waterstones in blackpool this article is more than 5 years old. Margaret sheridan was reportedly trapped underneath the sign and members of the public tried. This former department store has been transformed into a huge waterstones book shop eight floors of literary shopping paradise. Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most.
James bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of london to survive. Waterstones piccadilly is delighted to welcome queen guitarist brian may to sign copies of his new book, queen in 3d, a stereoscopic masterpiece capturing the legacy of queen through the rock stars own 3d camera lenses. Do entertainers, celebrities and speakers like james bowen do paid appearances and speaking engagements. His books a street cat named bob and the world according to bob, written with the author garry jenkins, were both international bestsellers. As a huge cat lover, it will come as no surprise that the most inspirational and affecting book i have read so far this year is a street cat named bob by james bowen. Martins publishing group a thomas dunne book for st. Shes featured in the daily mail and financial times. Book signing with james bowen events at waterstones bookshops. Please join them for this special event which will be followed by a book signing. Busker james bowen and his street cat named bob launched their third book this evening in london. James bowen and his cat bob attract huge queues at waterstones in coventry city centre.
Waterstones piccadilly is a must for a visit if you enjoy reading and literature. 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. Following his parents divorce, he moved to australia with his mother and stepfather. 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. Offering some of the best views in london and the chance to catch up on a good book, this slick bar. Comfortable sofas, an excellent cafe, and a pretty good french restaurant all conspire to make the shopping experience as comfortable as possible. Buzz aldrin will be signing copies of his new book, no dream is too high. Buy for the love of bob by james bowen from waterstones today. Hundreds wait for hours to meet author of a street cat named bob. 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. Book signing at waterstones liverpool one, liverpool. In the spring of 2007, busker james bowen came across an injured. Paul mccartney hey grandude book signing waterstones.
James bowen has 37 books on goodreads with 98390 ratings. James bowen is an author and musician currently based in london. Waterstones was the last highstreet book chain standing and mamut, who made his fortune in banking and had a track record of interest in the arts, was willing to. An illustrated childrens picture book prequel to the worldwide bestseller a street cat named bob and the world according to bob perfect for. In fact i was inspired to adopt a ginger kitten after the loss of our faithful jasper last year thinking it would be a great companion for. Waterstones piccadilly to host illustration exhibition. Courtesy of bruce dickinson in uk book signing tour iron maiden fans can meet bruce dickinson in person at a series of book signing sessions next month. Waterstones piccadilly 203206 piccadilly london w1j 9le tel. The world according to bob by james bowen there are stories that, for whatever reason, capture the hearts of the nation. The book selection is, of course, excellent its particularly good for new publications. Glasgow sauchiehall street on wednesday 12th august at 17. Jul 03, 2012 waterstones has appointed a new manager to run its piccadilly store as part of a plan to distinguish it as the chains flagship outlet. Following the initial email, you will be contacted by the shop to confirm that your item is available for collection. James bowen is an author and busker based in london.
With a spot of sea air and an entertaining lineup of music, comedy, theatre, film, author and childrens events, north berwicks multiarts festival offers a respite from the madness of edinburgh. Waterstones boss james daunt on taking the fight to amazon. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. How one man and his cat found hope on the streets james bowen ebook. Book launches at waterstones piccadilly filament publishing. James bowen garry jenkins this is a fullyillustrated, 32page picture book for children by the authors of a street cat named bob. The autobiography book signing at waterstones piccadilly. The phenomenal bestseller a street cat named bob, featuring best friends james and street cat bob, now available as a special edition for children aged 11 and above.
I will find you charts the journey of young robbie spalding and his path from a dr. I shall be signing copies of watchers in the swindon waterstones brunel plaza shopping centre from around 11. Book signing with bob the streetcat and james bowen. Jan 31, 2017 its a fantastic book, both an irresistible personal memoir and an insightful reflection on world events over the past fortyfive years. 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.
Waterstones founder has no guilt over loss of small. Home life was tense and, because the family moved frequently, james was unsettled at school. James bowen born 15 march 1979, surrey is an author and busker based in london. Will waterstones have a significant future selling books in. They are hoping that the world according to bob will repeat the success of their first one which sold over 700,000 copies in the uk and is now being published around the world. Waterstones newbury book signing february 5, 2012 12. Find information and tickets about book signing with bob the streetcat and james bowen. In spring of 2007, street busker james bowen found an injured orange tabby in the hallway of his shelter home in north london.
We hold regular events at waterstones flagship bookstore in piccadilly, the largest bookshop in europe. My other signed book in this category is one from james bowen and his cat bob. James daunt, the waterstones managing director, says that the plateauing of ebook sales means the uks largest dedicated highstreet bookseller. Find information and tickets about meet the street cat named bob and james bowen today. Peppa pig books display, waterstones bookstore, piccadilly, london uk. James bowen books list of books by author james bowen. Dec 21, 2012 c hristmas, even in a recession, is by far the busiest time of year for selling books and this christmas is a crucial test of whether waterstones will have a significant future selling our. Join us here at waterstones chippenham as we welcome the fabulous laura james who will be here signing copies of her wonderful new book, fabio the worlds greatest flamingo detective. 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.
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