Just learned from Jack Foley that Jim passed away in January of this year. I visited him back in ‘94, with students, and then in ‘95 with my future wife. At the first meeting Jim read from his chapbook to the students. Maya and I had pizza with he and his wife in ‘95. It was a great meeting and one that I will always remember. Rest in Peace James Schevill, author of the fine collection of poems, The American Fantasies, some fine plays, and a kind man.

We’ve gotten some great comments on our books over the past several years and they are due, in large part, to the efforts of Joe Z. of Printed Matter Press, Tokyo. Joe is one of the most gifted book designers and printers around, as many of our authors can attest. We wish Joe and family a great and prosperous New Year. Jess