MotoGP - 'Our Sic' - Official Marco Simoncelli book - Presentation
<p></p><div><a href="http://www.motoracereports.com/wp-content/uploads/book.jpg"><img src="http://www.motoracereports.com/wp-content/uploads/book.jpg" alt="" title="Il nostro Sic book" width="500" height="774"></a><p>Il Nostro Sic</p></div>
<p>Last Friday in Misano, I attended the presentation for ”Il nostro Sic” (“Our Sic” in English), the only official book about Marco Simoncelli.</p>
<p>It was compiled by Marco’s parents, Paolo and Rossella Simoncelli, edited by Italian journalist and close family friend, Paolo Beltramo.</p>
<p>Paolo Simoncelli started the presentation with an emotional statement: “After so much affection from everyone, we wanted to give something back. I can’t bear to follow the races anymore. Coming here is very tough”.</p>
<p>Rossella Simoncelli added: “At first, I didn’t agree with it. I was very protective of Marco’s things, especially the childhood photos. Then I understood that publishing it all was like sharing with friends. I am happy with what we’ve achieved. It is a beautiful book”.</p>
<p>The book has 360 pages and features many beautiful colour photos, anecdotes, written notes, all shared by Marco’s family and friends.</p>
<p>It is a touching and fitting tribute to a rider who has thrilled so many of us during his career, a man who has also united and inspired so many fans around the world after his tragic death. </p>
<p>Paolo Beltramo explained: “The book couldn’t have been any other way. It naturally had to be entertaining because it is about the real Sic and he was entertaining.”</p>
<p>“Il Nostro Sic” is out in Italy at the end of the month, published by Rizzoli. All proceeds will be given to the <a href="http://www.marcosimoncellifondazione.it/?IDC=1">Marco Simoncelli Foundation</a></p>
<p>I did ask about the English version as the book is currently only available in Italian. I was told it hadn’t been translated yet and it would have to get interest from a publisher too. My guess is that if fans push to prove the demand is there for an English version, we will hopefully see it happen!</p>
<p></p><div><a href="http://www.motoracereports.com/wp-content/uploads/Private-photo.jpg"><img src="http://www.motoracereports.com/wp-content/uploads/Private-photo.jpg" alt="" title="Private photo - SuperSic" width="640" height="402"></a><p>This is a private photo a man at the book presentation asked me to share. I didn't get a chance to get his name but he is the man on Marco's side. It is a photo of SuperSic and Valentino visiting his home. Thank you for sharing. </p></div>
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