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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Michael Sun and Nadia Khomami

HISTORICAL FACTS: Bob dylan apologises for using a machine to autograph hand signed books - Caught on Camera

Musician Bob Dylan, pictured performing in 2012.
‘It was an error in judgment’: Bob Dylan (pictured performing in 2012) has apologised for using a machine to autograph copies of The Philosophy of Modern Song. Photograph: Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Bob Dylan has issued a rare public statement to apologise for his “error in judgment”, amid controversy over his use of a machine to autograph special copies of his new book that had been advertised as “hand-signed”.

The book, The Philosophy of Modern Song, features the legendary singer-songwriter’s commentary on tracks by other artists and was released in early November, with a limited run of 900 “hand-signed” editions sold for $599 each. All copies came with a letter of authenticity from the publisher Simon & Schuster.

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