Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey – now available in the UK!
Two months after hitting the shelves in Australia, Mark’s number one best-selling autobiography ‘Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey’ has arrived in the UK. Due to be released on September 10, Aussie Grit is available to pre-order now and there are opportunities for you to get a copy signed in person. Here’s a little teaser taken from the UK jacket:
In his trademark straight-talking, no-nonsense style Mark reveals his amazing life on and off the Formula One race track. From his first taste of karting to his F1 debut in 2002, scoring Minardi’s first points in three years at the Australian Grand Prix, through to his first win with Red Bull at the 2009 German Grand Prix and the year he should have been crowned World Champion. Mark Webber’s journey to the top of Formula One was every bit as determined and committed as his racing. This is his searingly honest story.
So how can I get my hands on a copy of Aussie Grit?
Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey (the UK title), is out on September 10 in hardcover and e-book in the UK. Published by Pan Macmillan, Mark’s eagerly anticipated and already internationally best-selling autobiography will be widely available from all good book stores and online retailers and is available to pre-order now.
What if I don’t live in the UK?
Aussie Grit has already been published in Australia (July 1) and is still available to purchase there, however if you’re outside of Australasia or the UK, you can purchase the UK version in hardcover or Kindle format via Amazon and have it shipped or delivered to wherever you are.
What are the differences between the UK and Australian versions?
They are minimal. The front covers and the forewords are different – the UK foreword is by three times F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart and the Australian foreword is by cricketing legend Steve Waugh. Also the title differs slightly – in the UK it is ‘Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey’ in Australia it’s simply ‘Aussie Grit’.
Will you be selling any signed copies of the UK version via the markwebber.com shop like you did with the Australian version?
We certainly will. There will be a very limited number of signed books available via the markwebber.com shop – full details will be available via the shop soon.
Are there any opportunities for me to meet Mark in the UK and get my book signed in person?
Yes! Mark is doing a very small number of signings in the UK as follows:
Monday, September 7 – Manchester, 13.00hrs at Waterstones Trafford Centre
42 Regent Crescent, Barton Dock Road, Manchester M17 8AP
Wednesday, September 9 – Reading, 12.30hrs at WHSmith Broad Street
39 Broad Street, Reading RG1 2AD
Thursday, September 10 – London, 17.00hrs at Blackwell, High Holborn
50-51 High Holborn, London WC1V 6EP
The public signing dates are before Aussie Grit is published in the UK, how will I get a copy in time?
The stores that are doing the signings will stock early copies of Aussie Grit specifically for you to purchase on the day to have them signed by Mark.
Any further questions? Please contact the shop (details here) who will try to help answer any queries you have.
27 Comments
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Anne Lambert
on September 2, 2015I have the Aussie version already but think I might just have to get the UK version as well just because… I need no further reason than that. Its Mr Webber, thats reason enuf for me!
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Kirstan
on September 2, 2015Absolutely gutted. I am a teacher and will be back at school on the book signing days and I would have travelled to wherever!! Any chance of a Saturday or late night signing?
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Site Manager
on September 3, 2015Hi Kirstan – that’s a real shame. Unfortunately it’s the publisher who controls the book signing schedules (Pan Macmillan UK in this case), so they are the best people to direct any queries too about the schedule.
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Philip Senior
on September 2, 2015Please reserve a signed copy for me…obviously let me know how much it is plus postage etc. I can’t make any of the shop / signing sessions….Trafford Centre on Mon 7th is the nearest to me but that is over 100 miles away, so easier for me to order one via your shop. Many Thanks.
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Site Manager
on September 3, 2015Hi Philip – sorry to hear you won’t be able to make any of the signings. Unfortunately as we have such a small number of signed books we aren’t able to take any pre-orders for them I’m afraid. That said, if you subscribe to receive news, we will send a notification email out when they are available so hopefully you’ll have a good chance of getting a copy that way.
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Philip Senior
on September 10, 2015Signed Book now ordered…many thanks for letting me know. Looking forward to receiving it.
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Christa Bernacchia
on September 2, 2015Hi
Is there any way to preorder a signed copy? I’m in the U.S. and am afraid I’ll miss out on the announcement like I did for the Australian signed edition due to my work schedule. I’m not usually able to do non-work emails during the day. My husband told me last week that a signed copy is the one thing he really wants for Christmas. He’s taken care of me this last year and I want to do something nice for him. I’d appreciate any insight or consideration.
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Site Manager
on September 3, 2015Hi Christa – I’m afraid as we have such a limited number of books we can’t accept pre-orders for the signed copies, we have to do it on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are unsuccessful please email the shop and they may be able to offer alternative information on getting signed copies.
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Melissa
on September 2, 2015Will these signed copies be available for shipping like worldwide, or just in the UK?
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Site Manager
on September 3, 2015Hi Melissa – full details on purchasing the limited number of signed copies will be available soon, but yes, they will be available to customers in the UK and worldwide.
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Geoff Barrett
on September 3, 2015I would like to order 1 of Marks books from the UK,, do i need to wait and order on the 10 Sept 2015.
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Site Manager
on September 3, 2015Hi Geoff – if you’d like to pre-order a copy of the UK version you can do so now via Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped your destination. There will also be an opportunity to purchase one of the limited number of signed copies available from the website shop. We will announce via the website (and send an email notification out) when they are available.
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Geoff Barrett
on September 9, 2015Thanks for letting me know regards
Geoff
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Alexander Pickering
on September 3, 2015Hello,
Is it possible to pre-order a UK signed edition of Aussie Grit?
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Site Manager
on September 3, 2015Hi Alexander – unfortunately we can’t take pre-orders for the signed editions we will have for sale on the shop. You can however pre-order unsigned copies via Amazon, WHSmith, Waterstones and other UK bookstores.
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Kayren Browne
on September 3, 2015I have read the Oz version. Now need a signed UK copy via air mail. Pleeese.
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teresta gonzalez
on September 3, 2015I hope I can find it here in Uruguay, South America. Itd be so nice to have it!
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Site Manager
on September 3, 2015Hi Teresta – you should be able to buy a copy from Amazon and have it delivered to wherever you are. Fingers crossed!
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Naty
on September 5, 2015This time I got the right site and my book will arrive around 22-28 Sept! From UK to Brazil, YAY!!!! Can’t wait to read, I’ll have to take the book to my training days! Nothing better than a kart seat to read Aussie Grit tho. 😀
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Pauline Gotts
on September 6, 2015Hi I Live in Devon and will not be able to get to any of the book signings I just wondered why Marks fans who live in the south west of the uk are getting left out. In April my husband and I managed to travel to Silverstone for my birthday present from Devon and that was a 5 hour jurney just to see Mark, then we waited in the pit lane for an hour and did not get to see him
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Meg
on September 7, 2015Hi, my Dad is a MASSIVE Mark Webber fan but I can’t get to any of the book signing events because I live in Somersert and just missed out on a copy from Waterstones Trafford. It’s my dad’s 50th on 20th September and I am therefore desperate for a signed copy. Is there any way this can happen, please? It would make his day, and you only turn 50 once as they say?
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Petar Ninov
on September 8, 2015hey, I have a question. Can I take two copies or more like get two copies signed by Mark Webber as I want to keep one for me and make a birthday present for my father with the other one. And one more thing, do I need to pre-order one or two copies of the book for this Thursday and is there any chance of the book running out. Thank you
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Site Manager
on September 8, 2015Hi there Petar – We have spoken to the publisher and they have said that they allow up to two books per person, so that should be fine. But the book stores will allow you to reserve books ahead of the signing (as they only have a limited number of advanced copies from the publisher) so it may be a good idea for you to do this if you don’t want to miss out on the day.
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stuart hearn
on September 10, 2015Mad me larf when he said all f1 drivers were nutter
MW is one of the sanest, well balanced and rounded men on the Planet
A True gent
Inspiration to all
Fi is not same for me
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Sandro
on September 10, 2015Hello everybody,
will the book be available also in Italian language?
Thanks and Regards!
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Site Manager
on September 11, 2015Hi Sandro – at this stage I’m afraid there are no plans to release the book in other languages. If that changes we’ll certainly make an announcement on the website.
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Sandro
on September 11, 2015Ok thanks for your answer
Bye
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