WHAT IS THIS?
Zine Club was an art project by Russell Quinn to document artifacts and narrative fragments from his family’s history. Over the course of ten issues, a nuanced backstory emerges, of a family connecting across generations to counter the losses and challenges they face.
While this project can stand alone, it was designed as a companion experience for Linda & Joan, the forthcoming narrative video game based on Russell’s family (currently in development).
WHAT ELSE?
Zine readers will find that in-game characters, conversations, situations, and found objects resonate with a deeper meaning. Furthermore, certain side puzzles in the game will only be solvable by those who own the printed zines, giving access to hidden scenes exclusive to Zine Club members.
Finally, each zine issue includes bonus items — such as photographs, embroidered patches, stickers, posters, and more — from both the Linda & Joan game world and the real world.
Questions? Read the FAQ.
GET EVERYTHING…
!! LIMITED STOCK LEFT !!
Zine Club was a subscription from 2021 until 2024.
All 10 issues are now available and can be purchased as a discounted bundle.
Save 33% on the cost of individual zines
Receive ten handcrafted zines and bonus items
Learn backstory about the real family that inspired the game Linda & Joan
Form a deeper understanding of the characters, situations, and objects you’ll discover in the final game
Use the zines to solve in-game puzzles and play scenes only accessible to Zine Club members
Support independent art and the development of Linda & Joan
You will receive all TEN issues and bonus items, including:
It Was Wonderful by Linda Quinn, a perfect-bound, foil-stamped book of poetry
28 color photographs
9 double-sided puzzle pieces
Two 7x11” fold-out posters
3” collector’s patch for “Four Months Earlier”
Linda & Joan holographic sticker
Exclusive reprinting of To Nanny, A Bird Book
Hereford United temporary tattoo
Radio Russell 5”x4” vinyl sticker
Rob’s Ramblings by Robert Quinn
!! LIMITED STOCK LEFT !!
Zine Club was a subscription from 2021 until 2024.
All 10 issues are now available and can be purchased as a bundle saving you 33% on the cost of individual zines.
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You will receive all TEN issues and bonus items, including:
• It Was Wonderful, a book of poetry
• 28 color photographs
• 9 double-sided puzzle pieces
• Two 7x11” fold-out posters
• 3” collector’s patch for “Four Months Earlier”
• Linda & Joan holographic sticker
• Exclusive reprinting of To Nanny, A Bird Book
• Hereford United temporary tattoo
• Radio Russell 5”x4” vinyl sticker
• Rob’s Ramblings by Robert Quinn
Or…
You can purchase zines and bonus items individually.
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #1 includes:
16-page zine with cardstock cover
3” collector’s patch for “Four Months Earlier”
Three full-color photographs in a slip envelope
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #2 includes:
16-page zine with cardstock cover
24-page reprinting of To Nanny, A Bird Book (1985)
Four full-color photographs in a slip envelope
Double-sized puzzle piece (1 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #3 includes:
16-page zine with cardstock cover
17x11” fold-out poster of a digital painting of Linda’s house
Four full-color photographs in a slip envelope
Double-sized puzzle piece (2 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #4 includes:
Bumper 40-page-edition zine with cardstock cover
“SKITTLES” — a standalone story
Three full-color photographs in a slip envelope
Double-sized puzzle piece (3 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #5 includes:
20-page zine with cardstock cover
Four full-color photographs in a slip envelope
Radio Russell 5”x4” vinyl sticker
Double-sized puzzle piece (4 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #6 includes:
16-page zine with cardstock cover
Four full-color photographs in a slip envelope
17x11” fold-out poster of a digital painting of Joan’s house
Double-sized puzzle piece (5 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #7 includes:
Bumper 28-page-edition zine with cardstock cover
Three full-color photographs in a slip envelope
Rob’s Ramblings by Robert Quinn
Double-sized puzzle piece (6 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #8 includes:
Bumper 24-page-edition zine with cardstock cover
Full-color art card in a slip envelope
Hereford United temporary tattoo
Double-sized puzzle piece (7 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #9 includes:
16-page zine with cardstock cover
It Was Wonderful by Linda Quinn, a perfect-bound, foil-stamped book of poetry
Double-sized puzzle piece (8 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
>> Buy all TEN ISSUES and save 33% <<
Issue #10 includes:
Bumper 60-page zine with cardstock cover
Holographic Linda & Joan sticker
Three full-color photographs in a slip envelope
Pamphlet about the Linda & Joan video game
Double-sized puzzle piece (9 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
FAQ & SUPPORT
Q. How many issues have been released so far?
A. All ten issues are out now! Here are the release dates: Issue #1 (February 2021), Issue #2 (April 2021), Issue #3 (June 2021), Issue #4 (September 2021), Issue #5 (November 2021), Issue #6 (March 2022), Issue #7 (June 2022), Issue #8 (November 2022), Issue #9 (June 2023), Issue #10 (May 2024).
Q. Do you ship outside of the U.S.?
A. Yes! Orders can be shipped anywhere in the world. Shipping is calculated at checkout. All prices are in USD.
Q. I previously bought an individual issue, can I still get a bundle discount?
A. You can get a custom discounted price to complete your collection. Email me.
Q. I was a member of Zine Club when it was a subscription, but I didn’t receive some issues. What should I do?
A. Email me with and let’s find out what happened.
Q. Can I read the zines any other way?
A. Several branches of Los Angeles Public Library have Linda & Joan zines in their Zine Collections where you can read them for free.
Q. I have another question…
A. Email me!
Thank you for your support,
—Russell