James Bowen (author)

James Bowen
Bowen and Bob in February 2013
Born (1979-03-15) 15 March 1979
Surrey, England
OccupationAuthor, busker, musician
Notable worksA Street Cat Named Bob
The World According to Bob
A Gift from Bob

James Anthony Bowen (born 15 March 1979) is an English author based in London. His memoirs, A Street Cat Named Bob, The World According to Bob and A Gift from Bob, written with Garry Jenkins, were international bestsellers. A film adaptation based on the first two books was released in 2016, followed by a sequel in 2020. Bowen now dedicates his time to supporting various charities concerned with homelessness, literacy and animal welfare.