Are you ready for Christmas? Are the stockings up on the fire place? Thank you to everyone who picked up a copy of Anfield Road this year. It’s been an extraordinary ride, made possible by the brilliant support of so many bookshops — Forbidden Planet, Gosh!, Dave’s Comics, La Belle Adventure, Kraken Comics, and Waterstones … Read more
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 gem on the Wirral is far more than just a bookshop. Run with passion by Cathy and Gaz, Kraken Comics has quickly become a creative hub for local … Read more
I’m another year older today and to celebrate here’s my 2010 film Bad Night For The Blues. I made this film with the late greats Maria Manton and Jean Boht. It’s a Christmas movie so let’s kick off the festive season. Watch the whole film here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVl_-eqaRQQ If you need any Christmas delights don’t forget … Read more
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
