Buyers of Liza Minnelli memoir claim it was not signed by hand
Summary
Buyers of Liza Minnelli’s memoir say the signed copies are fake and want refunds. Experts and fans believe the signatures were made by a machine called an autopen, not by Minnelli’s hand.Key Facts
- Signed copies of Liza Minnelli’s memoir were sold as "hand-signed collectibles" costing up to $250.
- Some buyers noticed the signatures all look exactly the same and think they were made by an autopen, a machine that copies handwriting.
- Experts from an autograph authentication company said the signatures do not look like they were signed by a person.
- Other celebrities have also faced criticism for using machines or stamps to sign books sold as autographs.
- Minnelli’s publishers said all copies were signed by her but did not reply to recent questions about the issue.
- Fans plan to return the books because they feel the signatures are not genuine.
- The autograph market is worth over $25 billion worldwide, but buyers are warned about fake signatures.
- A buyer said he feels "deceived" because autographs are supposed to be a special, personal moment captured in time.
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