Chris Shepherd
Next and last stop for 2025 is Kracken Comics in Bebington, Wallasey, Liverpool. It is tonight so please do come along. Tickets are just £8, and signed copies of the book will be available for £10. Perfect timing for those looking for a Christmas gift with heart and story. Liverpool friends — come on down, join the fun, … Read more
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 £10. Perfect timing for those looking for a Christmas gift with heart and story. Liverpool friends — come on down, join the fun, and let’s celebrate together! Grab your tickets here … Read more
Big milestone alert! The 300th customer at my @etsyshop has just snapped up the very last copy of Anfield Road with its special anniversary book plate. To celebrate, I tucked in some extra postcards as a thank-you. I’m truly grateful to everyone who has supported my work—whether through buying the book, picking up artwork, or simply … Read more
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, insightful, and always extraordinary. For me, and for many others, her “Graphic Novel of the Month” column was a highlight of the paper. Rachel was a true pioneer in championing … Read more
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 year, Ashley reviewed the book, and I’m incredibly proud that it’s now featured on his list. If you’d like to dive into his review and explore the other titles he recommends, you can … Read more
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 at an illustration festival! Folkestone Illustration Festival Folkestone, Kent 6–9 November Chris leads a masterclass and joins a panel with Astrid Goldsmith at Folkestone’s first-ever … Read more
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 the reins and curated a hand‑picked programme of his work. The line‑up was a treasure trove of rarities, featuring The Laughter House, London, Thirteen, Start/Finish, and The Artist—each piece a reminder of his bold, distinctive voice. One of the evening’s … Read more
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 black-and-white animated short about Pete, a misfit who rejects society and chooses to live alone in the forest. Commissioned by Channel 4 and Animate Projects, the film struck … Read more
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 Who I Am and What I Want, a black-and-white animated fever dream created by me and the inimitable David Shrigley. It told the story of … Read more
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 Artists Alley. This amazing Scouse combo is not to be missed! Full details on how to get tickets are here. This is not all! We have … Read more
