R. L. Shep is the professional name of Robert Lee "Robb" Shep (born 27 February 1933), an American artist, writer, publisher, textile scholar, shiatsu practitioner, and member of the Mendocino Healing Community. Shep is most widely known for known for his first book, Cleaning and Repairing Books: A Practical Home Manual, and for his publications on textile arts and dress in the United States and Great Britain from the late 18th century through the early 20th century.