Bob Dylan apologizes for confusion over machine-signed art and books

Bob Dylan is in hot water over his autograph.

On Friday night, the legendary folk musician issued a rare public statement apologizing for using machines to write duplicate signatures on hand-sold artwork and books.

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Dylan explained that he had been using automatic pen technology since 2019 due to a “bad case of dizziness” that continued during the pandemic.

“In order to make these signing sessions possible, a crew of five would need to work closely with me and provide me with the safety and security to complete what I needed while the virus was raging. I couldn’t find a viable way to do it,” he explained. “So during the pandemic I couldn’t sign anything and vertigo didn’t help.”

Despite being convinced that automatic pen use was “always” done, Dylan said, “It was an error of judgment that I used the machine, and I want to correct it immediately. I am Simon & Schuster and mine.” We are working with our gallery partners to do just that.”

The artist did not share any further details on how the situation will be remedied or whether refunds will be issued to purchasers.

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Simon & Schuster has already issued refunds to customers for the $600 signed copies of the limited edition of 900 copies. Philosophy of contemporary music.

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Castle Galleries, which also sold Dylan’s signed art prints, said in a statement: We will be reaching out to all collectors who have purchased prints from the above editions in order to provide a solution to permanently correct the problem. will be “

Dylan wasn’t the only artist to face controversy over his use of automatic pens. Sinead O’Connor admitted to using it in his memoir, and Van Morrison was recently accused of using it to sign his CD, but his management denied the allegations.