Showcasing independent culture
in print, sound, and image.
The Shepherd Moon is an independent publishing house collaborating with authors and artists to create projects rooted in local community.
Introducing
The Chancel is a community arts club in The Inner West of Sydney, bringing together independent musicians, writers, and visual artists for live sessions and creative gatherings. Hosted by The Shepherd Moon, it operates as a salon for Sydney’s creative community, where new work is shared and recorded, helping to shape the ideas and projects emerging from the local arts landscape.
Latest Publications
A Pocketful of Poems
The ultimate treasury for the everyday reader to explore the power of verse.
In collaboration with Red Room Poetry writers.
Baby Koala Goes to the Hospital
Oh no ! Baby Koala had a bad fall ! But with the help of friends and family, love and care can be found everywhere.
40% of profits from this edition are donated to assist the Starlight Foundation’s network of more than 700 children’s hospitals and community health partners.
Publishing Services
At The Shepherd Moon, we believe every story has the power to inspire, connect, and lead. We focus on projects grounded in Australian culture, local scenes, and independent practice. From shaping the text to book design and print management, we keep the process collaborative so the finished object feels true to the work and the people around it.
Bringing Australian Tales To Life
Discover the heart of Australian literature – timeless stories, vibrant voices, and the rich heritage of a nation.
The Australian Collection
The Western Canon Collection
The Western Canon Collection includes twenty titles that form the founding body of the Western literary canon. From Ancient Greece through the Middle Ages and to the Victorian era, our books present the broad range of the works that became a primary source of inspiration for painting, music, theatre and all forms of art around the world.
Hugo - Notre Dame de Paris
Explore the world of fantasy of Alice in Wonderland, the classic fairy tales of the Grimm brothers and the mysterious stories Edgar Allan Poe.
Lady Susan
Jane Austen’s first novella presents a delightful journey of Regency manners through the author’s timeless expression of elegance, charm and wittiness.
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Get in Touch
For collaborations, projects, or questions about what we do, get in touch.
contact [at] theshepherdmoon [dot] com
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