Last week was another action-packed week in Liverpool! On October 9th, to mark the 130th anniversary of Everton Library, Chris joined an event hosted by the Merseyside Civic Society at St George’s Church. The gathering set out the Everton Library Trust’s plan to save the iconic building, which has stood empty for 26 years. The … Read more
Catch Chris on the 2026 Convention Trail! Ahead of Chris tabling at The Lakes, Liverpool Comic Con, and Thought Bubble, get an exclusive look into his creative process. Watch Chris in conversation with Forbidden Planet COO Andrew Sumner in 2025 as they sit down to discuss Anfield Road, the story’s Liverpool roots, and what went into bringing the book … Read more
A celebration of animation, storytelling, and the creative journey behind Anfield Road Birmingham’s animation community is in for a treat this February as award‑winning filmmaker, writer, and graphic novelist Chris Shepherd heads to the Overlap Animation Meetup on 11th February. Known for his bold blend of documentary realism, dark humour, and deeply human storytelling, Chris … 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 Shepherd APPEARS AT Folkestone’s First Illustration Festival Dates: 6th – 9th November 2025 Location: Folkestone, Kent Folkestone is about to get a whole lot more animated—literally. This November, the seaside town will host its very first Illustration Festival, and leading the creative charge is none other than Chris Shepherd, the acclaimed director, writer, and illustrator known for … Read more
Exciting News from Liverpool! To mark the grand reopening of the newly revamped Forbidden Planet on Bold Street, Chris sat down for a special interview with Andrew Sumner, COO of Forbidden Planet. They chatted all things comics, culture, and what makes this iconic store such a fan favourite. Catch the full interview right here on the blog—it’s a must-watch … Read more
To celebrate the Liverpool Forbidden Planet, I was invited to do a signing alongside legendary horror writer Ramsey Campbell. It was such a fun day, and a real privilege to return to the shop for a second time—especially since Liverpool is my favourite place in the world. I thought I’d share a few pictures from … Read more
THE STORY CONTINUES: Anfield Road Heads to Liverpool The summer is over but the book tour isn’t slowing down! Next up, Chris Shepherd will be at Forbidden Planet in Liverpool, marking the exciting refit of the Bold Street store with a book signing event on 9th August at 3:30PM. It’s a brilliant opportunity to meet Chris in person and … Read more
What an inspiring time we had at the Newark Book Festival! On 12th July, Newark Town Hall played host to a lively and thought-provoking discussion about creativity that left audiences buzzing. Chris Shepherd captivated attendees with insights into his project Anfield Road, offering a glimpse into the heart and grit of storytelling. Lucy Mangan enchanted the room as … Read more
We’ve got something special in store—literally! To make Chris’s signing even more memorable, we’re rescheduling the event to June, aligning it with the grand launch of the brand-new Forbidden Planet Liverpool store. This means even bigger celebrations, an even better atmosphere, and the perfect opportunity to mark the occasion in style! We’ll be announcing the new date very soon, so stay tuned … Read more
