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Chris Shepherd

@thechrisshepherd.bsky.social

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Artist, writer and filmmaker. You can pre order Chris's debut graphic novel, ANFIELD ROAD at https://anfieldroadstory.com/purchase/ Out Now!

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 18

My debut graphic novel - Anfield Road - is now the
@observeruk.bsky.social graphic novel of the month and is now available in the GuardianBookshop and at anfieldroadstory.com/purchase/
@ComicsTitan

www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n...

Anfield Road by Chris Shepherd review – from Liverpool with love

The writer and film-maker’s affection for the city of his youth shines through in this debut graphic novel about family, football and teenage dreams

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 16h

Come and see me at @livuninews.bsky.social Liverpool Literary Festival in the Albert Gallery on the 19th October 4PM. @comicstitan.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DPpAbr9...

wondermasher on Instagram: "Come and see me at Liverpool Literary Festival next weekend. 17-19th October. I will be in conversation about Anfield Road on 19th …"

Come and see me at Liverpool Literary Festival next weekend. 17-19th October. I will be in conversation about Anfield Road on 19th Oct at 4pm. In the Albert Gallery. #livuni @titancomics

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 22h

Ive just sent one of these out from my Etsy shop. this is part of the animation I did for Big Train with @thehouseofhatch.bsky.social . Getting low on streakers and not doing anymore after this run. If you want one go to the Etsy shop. www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...

Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 2d

Chris is at Liverpool Literary Festival on the 19th October joining a talk at 4pm at the Albert Gallery on Brownlow Hill. Tickets here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/literary-fes...

Chris Shepherd | Liverpool Literary Festival | University of Liverpool

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 3d

To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the publication of Anfield Road there's a very limited edition with a book plate. To find out more check out the Etsy shop. @titancomics.bsky.social www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

Full details of my talk at @livuninews.bsky.social Liverpool Literary Festival on the 19th Oct. @comicstitan.bsky.social Be lovely to see you there. fb.me/e/58SLlWqmv

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 6d

Here's a round up of my talks at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival and @encounters.film . Next stop on the tour is Liverpool Literary Festival @livuninews.bsky.social on the 19th October at 4pm. @comicstitan.bsky.social anfieldroadstory.com/happy-times-...

Happy times at The Lakes International Comic Arts Festival and Encounters Film Festival – Anfield Road

What a whirlwind of creativity, connection, and comic brilliance! Last week was an absolute joy as I dove headfirst into the Lakes International Comic Art Festi

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 17d

I'm at Encounters Film Festival this Thu and to celebrate I've done an interview about Anfield Road with @skwigly.bsky.social . Why not have a read or come and see me at the Arnolfini on Thu at 2:30. @comicstitan.bsky.social anfieldroadstory.com/chris-in-int...

Chris in interviewed by Skwigly’s Laura-Beth Cowley. – Anfield Road

We’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Chris Shepherd back to Encounters Film Festival on Thursday 25th September! To celebrate, Skwigly sat down with Chris fo

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 19d

Liverpool fans. I have just sent out one of these lovely prints. If you would like one why not visit the etsy shop? @comicstitan.bsky.social www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...

Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 21d

I'm truly honoured and am so amazed when I see it out there. Especially in the Pool. ❤️

Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 22d

My Anfield Road book tour part 2 starts next week. Full details are in my blog. Be lovely to see you. anfieldroadstory.com/the-anfield-... @encounters.film @beaconwantage.bsky.social @goshcomics.bsky.social @comicstitan.bsky.social @theguardian.com

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 27d

This load of gear arrived for
@EncountersSFF
on the 25th Sep. If you can't make it along there's some on the site.
@ComicsTitan
anfieldroadstory.com/purchase/

Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 27d

This load of gear arrived for
@encounters.film
on the 25th Sep. If you can't make it along there's some on the site.
@comicstitan.bsky.social
anfieldroadstory.com/purchase/

Purchase – Anfield Road

Order your copy of Anfield Road Story today. Find out how to purchase the graphic novel and bring the story home.

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · 28d

I will be at the Wantage Literary Festival on the 1st Nov. @beaconwantage.bsky.social @titancomics.bsky.social anfieldroadstory.com/chris-shephe...

Chris Shepherd Brings Anfield Road to Wantage Literary Festival 2025 – Anfield Road

On Saturday, November 1st, the Wantage Literary Festival welcomes a unique voice in graphic storytelling, Chris Shepherd, acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and now d

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Sep 5

signed a couple of Anfield Roads which are sitting in
@goshcomics.bsky.social

Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Sep 5

Bar Shorts returns to the The Garden Cinema on the 30th Sep where our guests are the brilliant Ruth Fielding and Camilla Deakin! We will be showing some classic films and celebrating all things Lupus. It's out 10th show at the Garden Cinema. Tickets on sale. www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/bar-sho...

Bar Shorts presents an evening of short films and animation curated by Lupus Films / The Garden Cinema

Launched in 2002 by Camilla Deakin and Ruth Fielding, Lupus Films has become one of the UK’s leading film and television production companies. Among their award winning productions are The Snowman and...

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Sep 5

I'm very proud to announce that I will be appearing at SE Bookfest at Morocco Bound (London Bridge) on the 9th November at 2pm. Check out the blog for details of the event and the book tour. @comicstitan.bsky.social anfieldroadstory.com/anfield-road...

Anfield Road comes to SE London BookFest! 9th November 2025 – Anfield Road

We’re thrilled to announce that Chris will be joining the lineup at this year’s SE London BookFest . A vibrant celebration of literature held in South Eas

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Sep 3

Very sad to hear of the passing of Jonathan Main of The @booksellercrow.bsky.social. He was such a great supporter to so many and will be missed. Condolences to Justine and the family. anfieldroadstory.com/in-memory-of...

In Memory of Jonathan Main – Anfield Road

Beloved Bookseller, Community Pillar, and Literary Champion It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Jonathan Main, the extraordinary bookseller behi

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Aug 30

I’ve just sent this to sunny Woking from my @Etsy shop. There’s more copies if you fancy one. @titanbooks.bsky.social www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...

Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Aug 29

I will be at Folkestone's very first illustration festival this November! @comicstitan.bsky.social anfieldroadstory.com/illustration...

ILLUSTRATION TIME! – Anfield Road

Chris Shepherd APPEARS AT Folkestone’s First Illustration Festival Dates: 6th – 9th November 2025 Location: Folkestone, Kent Folkestone is about to

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's just been announced that I will be appearing at Liverpool Literary Festival this October! Full details on the blog. @comicstitan.bsky.social anfieldroadstory.com/big-news-chr...

Big News: Chris & Anfield Road Head to Liverpool Literary Festival! – Anfield Road

We’re thrilled to announce that Chris and Anfield Road will be appearing at this year’s Liverpool Literary Festival , taking place from Friday 17 to Sunday

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Aug 20

There's only two tickets left for next weeks Bar Shorts Dog Judo special on the 28th August. I have practised my judo moves so I can host it. Get your tickets here. www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/bar-sho...

Bar Shorts presents cult Dog Judo animated shorts / The Garden Cinema

Bar Shorts hosts a retrospective of the cult UK animated series, Dog Judo, which has just turned 21 years old. It follows a pair of dysfunctional anthropomorphic dogs trying to do "proper Judo". The ...

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Aug 19

I really enjoyed The Life of Chuck. It was a treat to see
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social,
@tomhiddlestonbr.bsky.social and
@karengillan.bsky.social
there.

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Chris Shepherd @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social · Aug 19

I've just done a little interview with Andrew Sumner about the refit of the new FORBIDDEN PLANET LIMITED Liverpool. Also uploaded some pictures from the Caption Cartoon Festival. anfieldroadstory.com/anfield-road...

Anfield Road’s Chris Shepherd celebrates Forbidden Planet Liverpool! – Anfield Road

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

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Titan Comics @comicstitan.bsky.social · Aug 18

Recently, @forbidden-planet.bsky.social Liverpool celebrated its Grade II listing with a classic makeover! 🎉

To celebrate this, we chatted with Anfield Road's @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social, one of the special guests from that day!

Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_XB...

Anfield Road's Chris Shepherd celebrates Forbidden Planet Liverpool!

YouTube video by Forbidden Planet TV

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Peter Morey @petermorey.bsky.social · Aug 18

Feat. @mrphoenix.bsky.social @acmedarryl.bsky.social @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social and MORE!

Peter Morey @petermorey.bsky.social · Aug 18

HAUL SHOT! @captioncomicfest.bsky.social

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