My name is Tom Fontaine and I have been a collector of autographs, contracts, personal items, and memorabilia of the rich and famous such as music icons like the Beatles, Elvis, Hendrix, Morrison, Elton John, and the Monkees to motion picture icons like Tony Curtis (Check out my Pepperhead!), James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Sinatra, and more for over 20 years.

This all started as a hobby more than 40 years ago in 1964. The Beatles were at the top of my list. I bought Beatles cards, magazines, and whatever else I could afford with my weekly allowance.

My collection has expanded to include stage clothing and costumes, movie posters, lobby cards, press kids, rare photographs, stills, proofs, and more!

My passion has now become my business. I offer select collectibles for sale and my expertise in authentication to other collectors. My Beatles autograph study continues to be used by many to understand how an "authenticator" decides what is authentic and what is fraud. This is an extremely valuable tool for you to use when shopping for these remarkable four signatures.

I'm fortunate that my collection has such wonderful items. I am an extremely careful collector. In addition to a lifetime of learning how to tell the real from the "knock-offs", I also use sound judgment and common sense in addition to relying on the provenance that comes with the pieces I purchase. This provenance is always included with the items I see. If you're new to collecting, let me share some thoughts on collectibles and pricing.

To those who have been here before, thanks for your support. To those who are new, have fun with and enjoy the site. I not only look forward to doing business, but talking with those who are curious or have questions. Your questions will NOT bore me. I love to talk about my work because, fortunately, I love it. I look forward to a warm and satisfying business relationship with you.

 

Tom Fontaine’s “All You Need Is Love” Beatles Exhibit
Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 at Mother Nature’s Sun located in downtown Broad Ripple
INDIANAPOLIS… Tom Fontaine one of the largest Rock and Roll Memorabilia collectors in the world will be exhibiting and offering items for sale from his rare Beatles collection on Friday, February 12 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 13 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Mother’s Nature’s Sun located in Broad Ripple at 6516 Ferguson St.
The “All You Need Is Love” exhibit highlights the Beatles 46th anniversary of their arrival in America. Items relating to John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr will be displayed and for sale
Tom has been featured on CNN International, Across Indiana, Chicago Tonight, credited in The US vs. John Lennon film, cover and feature story on Autograph Collector Magazine, published a Beatles signature study and chosen exhibitor to display collection at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa remembering the 50th anniversary of "The Day The Music Died" (Holly, Valens, Big Bopper).
Exhibit / Sale Items include:
• Beatles autographs, including Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr signatures
• Paul McCartney Handwritten Lyric for “Goodbye” recorded by the Paul McCartney and Mary Hopkin
• Original John Lennon hand drawn artwork
• John Lennon’s running Suit from Denmark 1970
• Guitars signed by Paul McCartney
• George Harrison handwritten first draft Lyric for “Bangladesh”
• Beatles stage clothing and more
• There will be something for everyone!
Special tribute display of The Beatles at Indiana State Fair!

Tom Fontaine at The Rock Stars Cars Guitars Exhibit at The Children's Museum, Indianapolis ,Indiana 2010. VIDEO

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2010 *FEATURE EXHIBITOR AT THE ROCK, STARS, GUITARS AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM *MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR EXHIBIT *LENNON - A CELEBRATION EXHIBIT

Tom Fontaine's Exhibit at the Surf Ballroom at Clear Lake, IA., Feb. 2009 Feature Exhibitor at Surf Ballroom Lounge at Clear Lake, Iowa remembering the 50th Aniversary of "The Day The Music Died" in February 2009 Exhibit in Chicago in Feb 2007 and featured on "Chicago Tonight" and ABC Ch 7. WTTW Chicago Tonight appearance with Phil Ponce (Feb 2007) WTTW Chicago Tonight appearance with Phil Ponce (August 2007) Watch Part 1 CNN International's "From Passions to Portfolios" (2007) Credited in The US vs John Lennon feature film by Lionsgate PBS Across Indiana Feature on The Tom Fontaine Collection (2006) - Watch it Online