The Phrantone
The Phrantone is the real-mail newsletter for the Phran Klub: official fans of Frankie's arty creations. Featuring fresh new games, clever stickers, and inspired inventions, plus thoughtful handwritten updates, each copy of the Phrantone is made by hand and assembled by Frankie.
Every new issue is free for the first 100 requesters. Eligible recipients receive a special email announcing it.
Phran Klub membership also includes an exclusive invitation to the biennial Phran Klub Appreciation Night extravaganza (next occurrence: November 20, 2026).
There are currently three methods of joining the Phran Klub if you're not already a member.
THREE WAYS YOU CAN JOIN THE PHRAN KLUB
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Buy original art. ($560 to $2,000)
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Subscribe to my Substack, Jokes, Thoroughly Explained, as a "Founding Supporter." ($256)
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Donate to the grapefruit film at the "Associate Producer" level or higher. ($350+)
Most recent issue: 18-2024, shipped Feb 13, 2025. Back issues of the Phrantone are available in the shop.
Phrantone 01-2022
The very first issue! This one included:
An introductory letter with the official release announcement for the softcover "Standard" edition of Frankie's art book.
An excerpt from the book, entitled "F & Ph."
An exclusive one-of-ten sticker. Various stickers were sent as the Phran Klub subscribership quickly grew beyond 10. Most were variations on the slogan, "Thank goodness for neurodiversity."