As Christmas time is here I thought it was time to share my 2010 BBC festive film Bad Night For The Blues. It stars the late great Jean Boht with Kieran Lynn. It was produced by Maria Manton, who is also no longer with us. I will be raising a glass to Maria and Jean … Read more
I was up in Liverpool last week and did an interview with LA Productions about my career. I spoke quite a bit about my book and films. It was a lot of fun to go back in the Pool and hang around Westminster Road like old times. There’s so much activity round there. Jack and … Read more
Straight on the back of last night’s appearance at Brighton’s Cartoon County, I’m off again! This time in London. As the ANFIELD ROAD book tour comes closer to an end for 2024 I’m excited to be presenting a special programme of films for the London International Animation Festival. Each film we have picked has been … Read more
I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone who came to our Bar Shorts Anfield Road book launch. I had the absolute pleasure of sharing the stage with comedy legend Alexei Sayle. You can see from the photos that I’m laughing my cake off on every picture. I’d like to thank Alexei for … 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
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
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I had a great time at last night’s ANFIELD ROAD book launch at Waterstones Liverpool. It was so amazing to do the talk with Bernie Connor. He is amazing music journalist and DJ. Bernie has also been a big influence on me over time and is one of the Pool’s finest. Big thanks to legendary … Read more
