This is a compelling celebration of the life of Marco Simoncelli, the maverick motorcycle racer who lost his life in the 2011 Malaysian MotoGP race. Written by his parents, Rossella and Paolo, this book paints an intimate portrait of a rising star. Simoncelli s final lap was as adrenaline-fuelled as the rest of his career, which was on the way up the two races before his last were arguably two of his best. Marco s eventful paddock life, signature afro and close friendship with Valentino Rossi are all captured here by the words of his parents, and in 200 unique photographs of life on and off the track. Contents: A very personal and characterful tribute celebrating the life of a much-loved man who was one of MotoGP's up-and-coming stars. A colourful portrait by Simoncelli's parents, supported by contributions from stars such as Valentino Rossi. Contains over 200 unique photographs, including moments captured by family and friends as well as striking images from his racing life. Covers his entire racing career: his first 125cc race win in 2004; his 250cc World Championship title in 2008; his arrival in MotoGP in 2010 with the Honda Gresini Team and subsequent rise to stardom. The year he died, 2011, saw him fulfil his promise, with a maiden pole position (Catalunya, Spain) and best finish of second place (Phillip Island, Australia).
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Rossella and Paolo Simoncelli are Marco's parents, and co-writer Paolo Beltramo, an Italian journalist, has assisted them.
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By Nicky
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A great book with lovely pictures and lets you into his life with great views from the people who really loved him.
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By CARL EBREY
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The book is great lovely pictures ,perfect tribute to a great bloke ,What a great loss to the motorcycling world
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Such a beautiful laid out book, simoncelli parents have done such a great book and given a real insight to his life, he seemed such a nice guy, god bless simoncelli and his family, he is sorely missed by all of us.
By Biker girl
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This is a lovely tribute to Marco, you get an insight into what kind of a youg man he was. It comes across he was so down to earth and had time for every one, one thing he did do was keep his feet on the ground. There are times when reading this your heart goes out to his family, his mum writing the diaries he would never see, the relationship he had with his father. What a loss to Motogp, we will always be left wondering 'what if'.
By lisa
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I bought this as a gift so can't resonably review it myself. The recipient is enjoying it though. It was important to him that he had a book that focused on Marco as a person - with this being written by his closest friends and family members, I felt it the perfect choice. Plenty of pictures, looks good.
By Trevie
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A must for all motor GP fans Marco was a force to be reckoned with and is missed greatly on the circuit lovely book written with love
By Andy Mahon
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Definitely worth buying, as it goes deeply into Marco's life and the way he lived it. Contributions from friends, family and fellow racers. The photos are really good. Sadly missed from the Motogp scene, and by all those who were lucky enough to have known him.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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This is a Present
Excellent BOOK WELL WORTH PURCHASING a Great rider remembered an inside live story written by his parents a really great book
Published 9 days ago by D. J. Clarke
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Bought for the wife
Big fans of the MotoGP and Marco's passing was very sad and shocking. This book is an interesting insight into Marco and his upbringing and the wife found it to be compelling... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Keith the usually downtrodden
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Brilliant!!!!!
Absolutely brilliant!!!! Was an excellent gift delivered very quickly. He will and is being missed by many many people. He was a true character.
Published 13 days ago by Rachael King
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great book, recommended
Bought this book for a birthday present, fantastic tribute hardback book, real value for money, great photos, recommend to any motorcycle fan. A****
Published 18 days ago by ralph
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A book with a difference
I was always a big fan of Marco as a racer as he bought back entertainment to a sport that had been sadly lacking since the demise of Valentino Rossi. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Terry Allen
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Marco Simoncelli. The Tribute Book.
The book gave his life story from being very young and the pictures were great. Loved the comments from his friends Valentino and Andrea, both good sportsmen. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Rita Stitt
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