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Phrantones

The Phrantone

The Phrantone is the real-mail newsletter of the Phran Klub— official fans of Frankie's artwork. Featuring fresh new games, clever stickers, and other inspired creations, plus thoughtfully hand-written updates, each copy of the Phrantone is made by hand and assembled by Frankie. 

 

Every new issue is free for the first 100 subscribers who request it. 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). ​​

Three ways to subscribe:

  1. Purchase one of Frankie's original artworks.

  2. Invest in Frankie's new color-themed startup ($156 to $5,000, by permission only).

  3. Donate to support the forthcoming grapefruit film ($350+ makes you an "Associate Producer").

Most recent issue: Phrantone 20-2025. Shipped: July, 2025. Descriptions of previous issues are provided below.

Past Issues

PHRANTONE 12-2023

Phrantone 01-2022

Issue #12 included:

  1. A letter about dark matter

  2. A "Dark Scottie" fridge magnet that highlights the relative proportions of dark matter (27%), dark energy (68%), and everything we consider ordinary (5%) 

  3. Dark Scottie's origin story and concept explanation


PHRANTONE 10-2023

Phrantone 01-2022

Issue #10 included:

  1. a letter about perfectionism

  2. one hand-stamped STFU journal

  3. instructions for use of STFU journals




PHRANTONE 08-2023

Phrantone 01-2022

Issue #8 included:

  1. A letter about Abralind Art Week

  2. An explanation of the "Jigfeel" concept

  3. One second-generation prototype of a blind-accessible jigsaw puzzle, complete with an uncut copy to serve as a reference and a piece of thick blue padding to preserve its crispness in the mail.

PHRANTONE 05-2022

Phrantone 01-2022

Issue #5 included: 

  1. A letter about microadjustments.

  2. Frankie's signature (perhaps only?) personal recipe, which relies on the "Frankie Method" and features an official accompanying playlist.

  3. A packet of Roasted Phegetable Seasoning.


PHRANTONE 11-2023

Phrantone 01-2022

Issue #11 included:

  1. A letter about artificial intelligence (AI)

  2. A play-testing prototype of 'Spoetry, a brand new game concept that humorously celebrates the human advantage in poem-writing

  3. Instructions for playing 'Spoetry, plus a link to play variations

PHRANTONE 09-2023

Phrantone 01-2022

Issue #9 included: 

  1. A letter about a dress I'm making

  2. My "Failure Résumé"

  3. A friendly nudge




PHRANTONE 06-2022

Phrantone 01-2022

Issue #6 included: 

  1. A letter about Rothko.

  2. Instructions for re-upping your subscription and a special shop discount for O.G. (original gangsta) subscribers.

  3. A commemorative Kool-Aid packet with a secret link to a sneak peek at Frankie's brand new TEDx talk about "the artist's work."https://www.frankieabralind.com/phrantones/phrantone-06-2022

PHRANTONE 04-2022

Phrantone 01-2022

Issue #4 included: 

  1. A letter about the three elements of Frankie's creative practice: Consume, Process, and Generate.

  2. Six movies Frankie wholeheartedly recommends.

  3. A special treat to be opened after you watch Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Past Issues
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