Chris Shepherd
A huge shout out to Alexei and Talal for name checking Anfield Road while chatting about Liverpool’s rubble years when mass slum clearance ruled the land . So much of Everton and Anfield was demolished in the 80s. It forms the backdrop for Anfield Road. Road layouts with only the streets left. That was home … Read more
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 lovely people we met. The ANFIELD ROAD show is in full flow. Here is what is coming up. Be great to see you at a launch event. … Read more
Thanks to everyone who came to the Bookseller Crow last night. Keiran Goddard did an amazing interview. If anyone has any photos please do give me a shout as it was the only event where I didn’t take any photos. A big thanks to Val Canning who turned up. Val posed for me when I … Read more
I am very proud to announce that ANFIELD ROAD is The Observer’s graphic novel of the month. Thanks to Rachel Cooke for her amazing review of the book. I’m really touched and amazed. You can read the review here or download a PDF below. Anfield Road by Chris Shepherd is published by Titan (£21.99). To support … Read more
Thanks for much for giving a shout out for my book Robin. It means a lot! Ive joined Bsky now. It looks like a lovely place! I”l be in conversation tomorrow with Keiran Goddard about the book at the best bookshop in London. The beloved Bookseller Crow. Tickets here. The ANFIELD ROAD show is in … Read more
I had a lot fun in Manchester at MAF. I was at Home talking through how I went from making films to writing my debut graphic novel. The talk meant a lot to me as I dedicated it John Burrows. Last time I was at MAF was in 2016 and John sadly passed away and … Read more
Here’s a news story by Katie Westwood about Anfield Road’s release. The ANFIELD ROAD show is in full flow. Here is what is coming up. Be great to see you at a launch event. Next stop is the Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace, London, on the 14th of November. See you there? 14th November – … Read more
We are very excited to announce that we have. a new date on the Anfield Road book tour. Chris will be in conversation with legendary artist, writer and illustrator Steven Appleby. They will be in conversation about the book and about graphic novels. This really is an unmissable event as Chris and Steve are both … Read more
We had a real laugh at the Anfield Road book launch. Lots of old friends and students were there as myself a Helen Serafinowicz recalled Liverpool times passed. It was such a hoot! A massive thanks to Central Saint Martins. In particular Michael Ste-Croix who set us up with the biggest screen ever made!!! Big … Read more
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