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
It has been a whirlwind week of events for Chris, starting with a weekend in Kendal and leading right into a stacked lineup for the coming days. Here is a recap of what went down and where you can catch Chris next! Lakes International Comic Art Festival Last weekend, Chris was tabling at the Lakes International … Read more
Autumn is shaping up to be an incredible season for Chris and his debut graphic novel, Anfield Road! We have a stacked lineup of appearances, panel chats, and exclusive events coming up over the next few months. Here is where you can catch him live: Can’t make it to a show? No problem at all! You can … Read more
Calling all comic lovers, football fans, and pie aficionados: Anfield Road has landed in two incredible spots, fresh off a massive signing session with Chris! Where to Grab Your Copy Can’t make it to London or Liverpool? No worries—you can order your copy online right here.
I’m heading back to Liverpool on 2nd May for an author talk at Liverpool Central Library, and I honestly can’t wait. I’ll be diving into Anfield Road, sharing stories behind the book, and talking about the films that shaped it. This one feels special — I used to sit in that very library, soaking up … Read more
The amazing Donegan Silk has written a song inspired by my graphic novel Anfield Road. It premiers tonight (20th April) at 8pm on the Chris Currie Presents show on Mersey radio. Why not tune in? Click here to join the show. Marc Kenny at In Demand Radio is also giving it a spin this evening, 9pm-11pm
What a week it’s been up in Liverpool. I’m still buzzing. I had the absolute privilege of seeing my debut graphic novel for Titan, Anfield Road, take on a life of its own as Homebaked Café and the Everton Library Trust hosted my first-ever exhibition dedicated to the book. And this wasn’t just a one‑night … Read more
Last year gave me a lot to smile about, but appearing at the Liverpool Literary Festival was right up there at the top. The atmosphere was electric, the conversations were brilliant, and the feedback on the book left me floating for weeks. Which is why I’m absolutely chuffed to bits to see this new review … 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
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as Chris dives into the heart of Anfield Road at the iconic Albert Gallery, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool. 19th October 4:00 PM Expect stories, insights, and a few surprises as Chris shares the journey behind his book. He was challenged to sum it up in just three words—see how he got on. For tickets and … Read more
