In spring 2007, Bowen realised he wanted to better himself for the sake of Bob and he decided to quit the heroin he was on and go onto a methadone programme. He continued busking in Covent Garden and living in a supported housing programme in Tottenham, London. In October 2019, it was announced that a film adaptation of the book, directed by Charles Martin Smith and written by Garry Jenkins, would be going into production in late 2019 with a view to a cinema release in 2020. [18] A Gift from Bob, was released on 6 November 2020, with both Luke Treadaway and Bob reprising their roles. https://www.bigissue.com/culture/film/tributes-pour-in-for-street-cat-bob-from-fans-all-over-the-world/ Revealed: Street Cat Named Bob died after being hit by a car, says ex-heroin addict owner of Ginger Tom". whatsnew2day . Retrieved 25 June 2020.

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In time, he began sleeping on the streets. For the next few years, Bowen either slept in the streets or stayed in shelters, most of the time terrified of his surroundings. He began begging and using heroin to deal with the pain from being homeless. McCahill, Mike. "A Street Cat Named Bob review – so much kitty litter". The Guardian . Retrieved 3 March 2017. The Little Book of Bob: Life Lessons from a Street-Wise Cat collects together pieces of wisdom Bowen has accumulated during his years sharing his life with his 'streetwise' cat. It was published by Hodder & Stoughton on 1 November 2018. Macaferri Music (22 November 2018). "James Bowen – And Then Came Bob [Official Video]". YouTube . Retrieved 26 August 2020. McNary, Dave (24 August 2015). "Luke Treadway in 'A Street Cat Named Bob' Movie: Actor to Star in Film". Variety . Retrieved 2 November 2015.

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a b "YouTube: NEW MUSIC FROM JAMES BOWEN WITH THE WILD & STRAY – CHRISTMAS 2018!)". YouTube . Retrieved 23 March 2020.

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I read this in the classroom at the school where I teach. I hadn't seen it before, when one of the children handed it to me to read (a class of 2 and 3 year olds). I had just recently read the actual memoir of Bob and James and when I realized this was a fictional account, I was curious to see how James translated it into fiction for kids. Bob The Streetcat Is in the Studio". London Live. London Live. 7 December 2018 . Retrieved 7 March 2020. [ permanent dead link]James began making some good money, but his drug addiction tormented him. He wanted to do something with his life, for himself and for Bob. With the new burst of encouragement, James decided to attempt to overcome heroin all while selling magazines, hiding from street patrols, and helping Bob overcome his tendency to sneak bites from trashcans. James Bowen is an author and musician currently based in London. He is author of A Street Cat Named Bob, which tells his life story. Allen-Mills, Tony. "Ninth life over for James Bowen's Bob the cat, star of street and screen". The Times . Retrieved 21 June 2020.

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Where in The World Is Bob? is a picture book in which readers have to spot Bob, James and assorted other items in scenes around the world. It mirrors Bob's travels in a blog, Around the World in 80 Bobs, where fans of the book take photographs of the famous cat at various locations around the world. [17] It was published in October 2013. Lobb, Adrian (3 December 2018). "Support Street Cat Bob and James Bowen's bid for Christmas number one". The Big Issue . Retrieved 7 March 2020. Bob was kept as an indoor cat in his later life, occasionally being walked in his harness in a local park by Bowen. A purpose-built catio was commissioned by Bowen to allow Bob secure access to their garden. [6] My Name is Bob is a picture book for young children, written by Bowen with Garry Jenkins and illustrated by Gerald Kelley, published by Random House in the UK in April 2014. It imagines Bob's life prior to him meeting Bowen. Otherwise, this adaptation of James Bowen's autobiography, his account of how he was saved by the unlikely companionship of Bob, is pretty likable stuff. Luke Treadaway's performance is perfectly fine; his depiction of a drug user who's lost everything and is living rough comes across as credible enough. If there's a sense of fantasy about the effect Bob has on his fortunes - Londoners react to Bob as though they've never seen a cat before - then you just have to go with it to an extent. The film makes it clear that Bob personifies James's salvation, and it was a lovely detail to discover one of the feline actors playing the cat was none other than Bob himself.Kanczula, Antonia (15 March 2012). "Bob the cat's star turn". Islington Now.co.uk . Retrieved 2 November 2015. Bowen was born in Surrey on 15 March 1979 to John and Penelope Bowen (née Hartford-Davis). Following his parents' divorce, three years later he moved to Australia with his mother. As they moved frequently, Bowen seldom made friends and was often bullied at school. He later dropped out of education in his second year of high school, becoming a self-confessed "tearaway kid".

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Gruner, Peter (16 March 2012). "Read all about it: how Bob the stray cat became a bookshop star". Islington Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012 . Retrieved 2 November 2015. A film was optioned by London-based Shooting Script Films and its producer Adam Rolston, in March 2014. [11] In August 2015, Variety announced that Luke Treadaway was to star in the film and that Roger Spottiswoode was to direct, with shooting in London to begin in October. [14] During production, it was revealed that Bob played himself in the vast majority of the film's scenes. [15] The film was released in the UK in November 2016. [16] The World According to Bob [ edit ] On 13 June 2020, Bob was fed in the kitchen of their home in Surrey and last seen at approximately 11:00 p.m., before Bowen noticed he was missing half an hour later. [7] On Monday 15 June 2020, two days after going missing, Bob was found dead at the side of a road around half a mile from his home and taken to a nearby vet's practice. Bowen was informed by the vet over the phone. The cause of death was determined to be haematoma from a head-on collision with a car, the driver of which remains unknown. [8] Bob had escaped through a skylight that had mistakenly been left ajar. He was thought to be aged between 14 and 16 years old. My Name is Bob by James Bowen and Garry Jenkins tells the incredible true story of a stray cat who was destined for fame. Bob had not always been a stray. He once belonged to a sweet, old woman. When the woman passed away, Bob had nowhere to go. a b Flood, Alison. "Bob the Street Cat books top 1m copies in UK". The Guardian . Retrieved 2 November 2015.Animal lovers of all ages will be captivated by Bob's journey from stray to celebrity. As told from Bob's point of view, readers will be drawn to his quiet personality and charm. The illustrations by Gerald Kelley are wonderful and rich. I love the depth and emotion that each illustration contains.