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We are very proud to announce that Anfield Road comes South of the river as it touches down in Crystal Palace. Chris will be talking to the author Keiran Goddard. Writer of the brilliant I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning. It should be a great night as the two writers ponder life up North. It’s … Read more

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It’s been a while since Chris has appeared at the London International Animation Festival. Last time was in 2016 when be won Best British Film with Johnno’s Dead. To celebrate the publication of his debut graphic novel Anfield Road Chris and LIAF have programmed a special session about animated films which have been adapted from … Read more

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To celebrate the launch of Chris Shepherd’s debut graphic novel Anfield Road. Chris is programming a very special Bar Shorts. We will be showing Willy Russell’s 1977 play Our Day Out. The film follows a bunch of Liverpool school kids who embark on a disastrous school trip to Wales. Much comedy and mayhem follows behind … Read more

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We are happy to announce that Chris Shepherd will be joining us to sign copies of Anfield Road at our Liverpool Megastore on Saturday 2nd November from 12:00pm-1:00pm! Full Event Info https://forbiddenplanet.com/events/2024/11/02/chris-shepherd-signing-anfield-road/ @chris__shepherd @ComicsTitan @ForbiddenPlanet Full list of events for Anfield Road. 19th October – CARDIFF – Cardiff Comic Con 29th October – PUBLICATION DAY … Read more

With just over a month to go before the release of Anfield Road we can at last reveal our first viral for the book. Directed by the amazing Georgy Carpenter. When playing please play your music LOUD as the music by Liana Aram is just fantastic. Capturing the 80s so well. With endorsements by the … Read more

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Friends in Manchester. Chris will be doing a talk and book signing in the wonderful Manchester Animation Festival on the 11th November. For ticket info click here. Full list of events for Anfield Road. 19th October – CARDIFF – Cardiff Comic Con 29th October – PUBLICATION DAY – Anfield Road is available in shops and … Read more

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As we approach the Anfield Road publication date edges into view we can announce a series of events to celebrate the arrival of Chris Shepherd’s debut graphic novel. Our first date is the 6th November at Central Saint Martin’s Platform Theatre Bar. The event is 6:30 for 7pm. Chris will be in conversation with the … Read more

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A good time was had by all at Nomad London’s incredible exhibition – Nomad Exhibits. Nomad, an incredible film production facilities house, opened their doors to art lovers last night with a special exhibition. Artists with work on display included, Alan Murray, Calum Sharp, Charles Inge, Ewan Jones-Morros, Fern Berresford, Franz Gall, Harry Hall, Jack … Read more

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I’m doing an evening with the wonderful Bernie Connor to talk about my debut graphic novel and 80s Liverpool. The tickets are now up on Eventbrite. It takes place on the 7th November at 6:30. Full ticket details are here.