Fans who paid $599 for one of 900 copies of the music legend’s new book, “Philosophy of Modern Song,” shared their outrage after comparing notes online and realizing the books contained identical reproductions of the signature of the star
Fans compared the autographs on the special copies of “Philosophy of Modern Song” and concluded that they were identical. Credit: from Twitter/thmcdonald1
Dylan took to social media on Saturday to address the controversy, saying he resorted to using an automatic pen for limited-edition copies of the book after a “bad case of vertigo” prevented him from signing the books himself.
“However, in 2019 I had a severe case of vertigo and it continued through the pandemic years. It takes a team of five people working in close quarters with me to help enable these signing sessions, and we couldn’t find a way. safe and viable way to complete what needed to be done while the virus was raging.”
He went on to say that he felt the pressure of contractual deadlines and “the idea of ​​using an automatic pen was suggested to me, along with the assurance that this sort of thing is done ‘all the time’ in the world of art and literature.” .”
Dylan added: “Using a machine was a mistake in judgment and I want to rectify that immediately.”
He signed the statement saying he was working with publisher Simon & Schuster and its gallery partners to make things right and expressed his “deepest regret.”
CNN has contacted Dylan’s representatives for further comment.
Dylan’s apology comes days after Simon & Schuster issued a statement confirming it had failed to hand-sign some copies of the book, published earlier this month, and promising customers a refund.
