A Street Cat Names Bob

A Street Cat Named Bob (2012) by James Bowen
Hodder and Stoughton
ISBN: 9781444737110
Condition: As New (and believe us, “As New” at Crappy Old Books is rarer than a cat who actually listens when you tell it to get off the table).

This is the heartwarming, whisker-twitching tale that pounced on the world’s affection and refused to let go. James Bowen, a struggling London busker, found himself an orange-furred companion one day—a scrappy street cat named Bob. What followed was not just a friendship, but a partnership that managed to claw its way from the backstreets of Islington to international bestseller lists.

Bob isn’t just a cat; he’s a philosopher in fur, a sage with claws, a streetwise guru who sits calmly on Bowen’s shoulders while traffic, tourists, and life itself swirl by. Together, man and cat navigate addiction, poverty, and the curious way people soften when confronted with a pair of big amber eyes. Bowen may provide the guitar and the words, but Bob provides the magic—and occasionally the attitude.

Inside these pages, you’ll discover:

• How a cat can change not just a man’s fortune, but his sense of self-worth.

• Why London pavements are more bearable with a feline sidekick.

• The sheer marketing genius of having a fluffy co-author.

Perfect for:

• Readers who like their redemption stories with a tail attached.

• Cat lovers who already suspect their pets are secretly saving them.

• Collectors who treasure copies in As New condition, because somehow this one escaped with no scratches, paw prints, or chewed corners.

At Crappy Old Books, we present this copy As New—which means it looks like Bob himself never even batted it off a shelf (though we can’t guarantee he wouldn’t if given the chance).

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