Cartoonist and author Andy Childress of Louisville will visit his alma mater, East Central Community College, for a book signing scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, on the Decatur campus. 

Childress, who attended ECCC from 1987-89, will be available to sign copies of his eight self-published books from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gordon Room of Mabry Memorial Cafeteria. 

His work includes collections of his multiple comic strip titles from his “BUBBAWORLD COMIX site,” in addition to humorous spins on Halloween and work he described as “Horror Graphic Novel Anthologies.”  Fellow ECCC alumnus Shane Sullivan of Louisville also contributed stories for the publication.

Childress’ books vary in price from $15 to $20 in print form. The publications can also be downloaded for $5 each from his Web site. CD’s of his work will also be available for $5 each at the book signing.  

Childress’ work can be viewed on his Web site, http://bubbaworldcomix.com. 

For more information on the book signing, contact Dr. Stacey Hollingsworth, executive director for foundation and alumni relations at ECCC, Ph 601-635-6237 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 327. The e-mail address is sholling@eccc.edu.