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Chris Shepherd

@thechrisshepherd.bsky.social

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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Celebrating 20 Years of Who I Am and What I Want – Anfield Road Twenty years ago, I was deep in the woods—creatively speaking—making a film with the brilliant David Shrigley. The film was  Who I Am and What I Want , a b

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Who I Am and What I Want we are showing a new version at Bar Shorts at The Garden Cinema on the 4th November. David Shrigley will be there! To find out more click this link. anfieldroadstory.com/celebrating-...

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To celebrate the first birthday of Anfield Road there's a special version on my @etsy shop. It comes with a limited edition book plates which is a run of 60. There are only 4 left on my shop. Here's a link. @comicstitan.bsky.social www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

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On this day…. – Anfield Road 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&nb

On this day 1 year ago my debut graphic novel Anfield Road was published. Happy birthday Conor, Maureen and co. Big thanks to the never-ending support of @comicstitan.bsky.social and everyone who bought a copy 💕. Check out the story here. anfieldroadstory.com/on-this-day/

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On this day…. – Anfield Road 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&nb

On this day 20 years ago Who I Am and What I Want was screened for the first time at BFI London Film Festival. Myself and David Shrigley are celebrating at Bar Shorts on the 4th Nov. @onedotzero.bsky.social @animateprojects.bsky.social Check out the story. anfieldroadstory.com/on-this-day/

29.10.2025 18:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Chris will be at MCM London Comic Con with a special guest! – Anfield Road Chris will be tabling with a special guest on 24th-26th October. He will be joined by the wonderful cartoonist Francis Todd. They will both be at table J09 in A

MCM London Comic Con friends! I will we on table J09 on artist alley all weekend with the wonderful Francis Todd. Why not come and say hi? @titancomics.bsky.social s anfieldroadstory.com/chris-will-b...

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I’m at Liverpool literary festival this weekend. Why not come and say hi or come and see me talk tomorrow (Sunday) at 4pm. @livuninews.bsky.social

18.10.2025 09:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Chris Shepherd | Liverpool Literary Festival | University of Liverpool

I'm on my way to Liverpool Literary Festival. I will be there 17-19 Oct. My talk is at the Albert Gallery on Sun 19th at 4PM. I never imagined I'd be allowed into such a posh place! @titancomics.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social Tickets here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/literary-fes...

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A little reminder Liverpool folks that I'm will be at Liverpool Literary Festival this Sunday (19th Oct) talking about Anfield Road. 4PM at Victoria Gallery and Museum. @titancomics.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social ‬ Be great to see you there! Tickets here: www.facebook.com/events/17673...

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Have one for me. I'm not there this year.

14.10.2025 08:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bar Shorts celebrates 20 years of Who I Am and What I Want with David Shrigley and Chris Shepherd / The Garden Cinema To celebrate the 20th anniversary of David Shrigley and Chris Shepherd’s Who I Am and What I Want's first release Bar Shorts have invited David along to select some of his films. After which he will b...

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the release of Who I Am and What I Want - why not join David Shrigley and Chris Shepherd at a very special Bar Shorts screening at The Garden Cinema. It's on the 4th November at 7:30. Tickets now on sale. www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/bar-sho...

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Chris takes the Stage! – Anfield Road Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as Chris dives into the heart of  Anfield Road  at the iconic  Albert Gallery , Brownlow Hill, Liverpool.

Describe my book in three words?? O my! I will be using more words at the Liverpool Literary Festival on the 19th October. @livuninews.bsky.social @comicstitan.bsky.social anfieldroadstory.com/chris-takes-...

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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

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...

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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...

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Chris Shepherd | Liverpool Literary Festival | University of Liverpool

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...

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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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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

04.10.2025 13:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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

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-...

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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

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...

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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...

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

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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

19.09.2025 11:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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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/

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

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/

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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

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

12.09.2025 16:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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signed a couple of Anfield Roads which are sitting in
@goshcomics.bsky.social

05.09.2025 15:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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...

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...

05.09.2025 13:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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

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...

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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

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...

03.09.2025 09:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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...

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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

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

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