Nelson E. Oestreich's prints from his carved wood blocks illustrate this issue of Phantasm, along with an article about the artist.

W. D. Barnes writes about the Coffeehouse in Seattle--before Starbucks was founded in the city of coffee lovers. The establishment was a popular gathering spot for poets. It was originally named Otto's by the former proprietor, Robert Otto Borsodi.

The Literary Advisory Board of the National Endowment for the Arts reviewed 138 applications seeking a total of $399,844 for Special Assistance to Literary Magazines grants. Of these applications 89 were recommended for funding totaling $233,320; 49 were recommended for rejection requesting $166,524. Phantasm was awarded a $2,500 grant.