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Chris Shepherd
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Artist, writer and filmmaker. You can pre order Chris's debut graphic novel, ANFIELD ROAD at https://anfieldroadstory.com/purchase/ Out Now!
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My debut graphic novel - Anfield Road - is now the
@observeruk.bsky.social graphic novel of the month and is now available in the GuardianBookshop and at anfieldroadstory.com/purchase/
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Anfield Road by Chris Shepherd review – from Liverpool with love
The writer and film-maker’s affection for the city of his youth shines through in this debut graphic novel about family, football and teenage dreams
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Had a Kraken time in Bebington's newest comic shop and more copies of Anfield Road have landed at the Etsy shop for Christmas! anfieldroadstory.com/had-a-kraken...
Had a Kraken time in Bebington – Anfield Road
As the year draws to a close, I had the real pleasure of giving a talk about  Anfield Road  at a fantastic new comic shop in Bebington:  Kraken Comics . This ge
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December 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
You can catch me online at LIAF on Sunday 7th Dec at 12:00. I'll be nattering to Babak Jani, Ellie Land and Rory Wt. liaf.org.uk/schedule/lia...
LIAF 2025: INDUSTRY EVENT 4 SKETCH TO SCREEN - HOW STORYBOARDING BRINGS ANIMATION TO LIFE - London International Animation Festival
Ever wonder how your favorite animated worlds begin? Join a crew of brilliant animators as they share how storyboarding sparks their ideas, shapes their stories, and brings their creations to life - o...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Today is the last day of my Black Friday sale. If you want a cheap print or book you have till midnight to grab some gear. chrisshepherdart.etsy.com
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November 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Friends in Liverpool and the Wirral. Tonight I'm doing a talk at Kraken Comics in Bebington. The wonderful new comic shop. Why not come along? Tickets are available here. krakencomics.co.uk/blogs/events...
Chris Shepherd - Meet the Author
We are very excited to announce that Chris Shepherd will be finishing his book tour with an event at Kraken Comics. Chris Shepherd is a double BAFTA award nominee, and author/artist of Anfield Road. A...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
There’s lots of Black Friday bargains on my @etsy shop. All of the prices go back up again after Sunday night. chrisshepherdart.etsy.com
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November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Black Friday begins. Massive savings on my Etsy. Folkestone Roundup and last got of the year at Kracken Comics. Check out the blog. @comicstitan.bsky.social anfieldroadstory.com/next-stop-kr...
Next stop Kracken Comics Bebington – Folkestone Illustration festival – Black Friday. – Anfield Road
Next and last stop for 2025 is Kracken Comics in Bebington, Wallasey, Liverpool. Tickets are just  £8 , and signed copies of the book will be available for
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November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The 300th customer at my Etsy shop just bought the last Anfield Road with an anniversary book plate. I added in some postcards. Thanks to everyone who has bought book and artwork from me. Black Friday week is coming up and there will be reductions galore. www.etsy.com/shop/ChrisSh...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The next customer on my @etsy shop will be my 300th! To celebrate I will give that shopper a special gift. Here’s the link if you fancy something. chrisshepherdart.etsy.com
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November 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Very sad to hear of the passing of Rachel Cooke (1969-2025). This time last year she championed my book. Which I will always be so so grateful for. Thank you Rachel. x Gone far too young. I've written a tribute on my blog. anfieldroadstory.com/rachel-cooke...
Rachel Cooke (1969-2025) – Anfield Road
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of  The Observer’s  brilliant journalist, Rachel Cooke. She was a writer of rare talent, whose voice was sharp, insi
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November 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Good luck to everyone at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. I'm not there this year. 😢 Will miss you lot. But here's what happened in 2024 anfieldroadstory.com/thought-bubb... and you can but a copy of Anfield Road on the site. @titancomics.bsky.social
Thought Bubble was a blast! – Anfield Road
Here's some images from Thought Bubble 2024. Myself and Jaid Mindang manned a table selling Anfield Road. It was such fun. Here's a picture round up of the love
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November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Comics Bulletin top ten, personalised prints and last the Anfield Road event of 2025. See you at Wallasey on the 29th Nov? @comicstitan.bsky.social

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Comics Bulletin’s 10 Best Coming of Age Graphic Novels you’ll never forget. – Anfield Road
Big News for  Anfield Road I’m thrilled to share that  Ashley Hurst has selected  Anfield Road  as one of the Best Coming-of-Age Graphic Novels! Earlier this ye
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November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Friends in London and Folkestone. I will be SE London Book Festival on Sun 9th at Morocco Bound in convo with Paul Ferguson. While on Sat 8th Im at Folkestone Illustration Festival. Talking about Anfield Road . Be ace to see you there. Ticket details here. anfieldroadstory.com/friends-in-s...
Friends in SE London and Folkestone Anfield Road is coming your way this weekend. – Anfield Road
It's going to be a busy weekend. We have more Anfield Road events coming up! Chris will be doing his last London event for a bit and makes his first appearance
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November 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Read about what a night we had at Bar Shorts with David Shrigley and the 20th anniversary remaster of Who I Am and What I Want is now on Vimeo! anfieldroadstory.com/bar-shorts-a...
Bar Shorts and Who I Am and What I Want – Anfield Road
What a night we had at  Bar Shorts  yesterday, marking the  20th anniversary  of  Who I Am and What I Want ! To celebrate, David took t
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November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Who I Am and What I Want we are showing a new version at Bar Shorts at The Garden Cinema on the 4th November. David Shrigley will be there! To find out more click this link. anfieldroadstory.com/celebrating-...
Celebrating 20 Years of Who I Am and What I Want – Anfield Road
Twenty years ago, I was deep in the woods—creatively speaking—making a film with the brilliant David Shrigley. The film was  Who I Am and What I Want , a b
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October 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
To celebrate the first birthday of Anfield Road there's a special version on my @etsy shop. It comes with a limited edition book plates which is a run of 60. There are only 4 left on my shop. Here's a link. @comicstitan.bsky.social www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
On this day 1 year ago my debut graphic novel Anfield Road was published. Happy birthday Conor, Maureen and co. Big thanks to the never-ending support of @comicstitan.bsky.social and everyone who bought a copy 💕. Check out the story here. anfieldroadstory.com/on-this-day/
On this day…. – Anfield Road
ON THIS DAY 20 YEARS AGO… Pete Returned to the Forest Back in 2005, a strange little film burst onto the scene at the BFI London Film Festival. It was called&nb
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October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On this day 20 years ago Who I Am and What I Want was screened for the first time at BFI London Film Festival. Myself and David Shrigley are celebrating at Bar Shorts on the 4th Nov. @onedotzero.bsky.social @animateprojects.bsky.social Check out the story. anfieldroadstory.com/on-this-day/
On this day…. – Anfield Road
ON THIS DAY 20 YEARS AGO… Pete Returned to the Forest Back in 2005, a strange little film burst onto the scene at the BFI London Film Festival. It was called&nb
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October 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
MCM London Comic Con friends! I will we on table J09 on artist alley all weekend with the wonderful Francis Todd. Why not come and say hi? @titancomics.bsky.social s anfieldroadstory.com/chris-will-b...
Chris will be at MCM London Comic Con with a special guest! – Anfield Road
Chris will be tabling with a special guest on 24th-26th October. He will be joined by the wonderful cartoonist Francis Todd. They will both be at table J09 in A
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October 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I’m at Liverpool literary festival this weekend. Why not come and say hi or come and see me talk tomorrow (Sunday) at 4pm. @livuninews.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I'm on my way to Liverpool Literary Festival. I will be there 17-19 Oct. My talk is at the Albert Gallery on Sun 19th at 4PM. I never imagined I'd be allowed into such a posh place! @titancomics.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social Tickets here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/literary-fes...
Chris Shepherd | Liverpool Literary Festival | University of Liverpool
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October 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
A little reminder Liverpool folks that I'm will be at Liverpool Literary Festival this Sunday (19th Oct) talking about Anfield Road. 4PM at Victoria Gallery and Museum. @titancomics.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social ‬ Be great to see you there! Tickets here: www.facebook.com/events/17673...
October 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the release of Who I Am and What I Want - why not join David Shrigley and Chris Shepherd at a very special Bar Shorts screening at The Garden Cinema. It's on the 4th November at 7:30. Tickets now on sale. www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/bar-sho...
Bar Shorts celebrates 20 years of Who I Am and What I Want with David Shrigley and Chris Shepherd / The Garden Cinema
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of David Shrigley and Chris Shepherd’s Who I Am and What I Want's first release Bar Shorts have invited David along to select some of his films. After which he will b...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM