Bob Dylan autograph authentic?

Hi can anyone verify if this is a legit signature? Supposedly signed locally for charity. Thanks!dylan.jpg

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on October 19, 2018 at 1:34pm

That is not Dylan's manager who signed the supposed LOA -- plus I wouldn't buy that signature as it looks slowly drawn and not authentic. Dylan RARELY donates to charity auctions anymore except his sister-in-laws.

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Permalink Reply by John Mclaughlin on October 19, 2018 at 1:36pm

Thanks I appreciate your input and knowledge

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Permalink Reply by AustinCollector 13 hours ago

I have a signed Dylan CD insert that I purchased directly from Roger Epperson. In addition to that provenance, it passed JSA authentication earlier this year. The item previously had gone through the Heritage Auction system. It also originated from the Dylan Music Co and was accompanied by a letter signed by Matt Arkin on behalf of a family charity.

I hesitate to render an opionion on this book, but hope the history of my authentic Dylan piece helps shed some light.

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Permalink Reply by marc e on October 19, 2018 at 1:56pm

Correct that isn't Bob's mgnr

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Permalink Reply by Jason Strecker on October 19, 2018 at 4:15pm

It almost looks like this Matt Arkin signed both. His K in Arkin and L in Dylan have similar style, like he's got trouble signing upward letters.

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Permalink Reply by Jim McFiver on October 20, 2018 at 2:40am

The signature doesn't look legit to me. And I agree with Jason - appears to be signed by the supposed Mr. Arkin dude. What a crock of sh*t these guys pile on.

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Permalink Reply by David Larry 14 hours ago

I bought a copy of Lyrics (1963–2020) at a charity auction organized by a close relative of Dylan, for an NGO that helps patients with a particular disease (which also affects another close relative of Dylan). I was in contact with the family member who runs this charity, asking them some questions as well, and they seemed very kind. I find it very hard to believe that Dylan or his office would deceive their own family.

I mention this because the book came with a certificate of authenticity also signed by Matt Arkin, whom I googled after receiving the package—and that’s how I came across this thread. I’d feel a bit uncomfortable contacting this person to say that the letter the book came with raises suspicions (because it would be like accusing them of profiting from their connection to Dylan), but if anyone has any suggestions, they’re welcome.