On November 4, 2009, Bowne & Co., Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are included herewith:

 Exhibit
 Number                                   Description

    99 .1   Press release dated November 4, 2009 announcing results of operations
            for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009