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According to a popular anecdote recounted by Ede Teller, Hungarian-Americans' were often called Martians for being aliens of the community at the time. These Martians have contributed notably not only to the visual arts in Hollywood, and to science in the atomic age, but also to architecture around the world. Martians with Slide-rules reported about the contributions of ten Hungarians, who were well-known international figures in their time, but their work remained unknown in Hungary.

Five Hungarian-born author-illustrators who enjoyed, and continue to enjoy great success in the American and/or British market, but are not known in Hungary. Our list features authors who have won international art and publishing or library association awards for their writing or illustrations, with some turned into TV shows, cartoons, or other information programs. Many of their works remain in print, and are popular readings for young and old alike. Even with colorful international careers, their work shows strong ties to Hungary and the Hungarians. All these authors wrote and illustrated picture books, children's readers or folk tale collections with Hungarian characters or themes. Their retellings of Hungarian folk and fairy lore are illustrated by lavish, unique imagery.

The Guggenheim of Glasgow: the Scottish metropolis expects a boost of tourism from the Zaha Hadid-designed new museum of transport, due to be completed in 2011. Even though the outer shielding work started last year, the opening of the museum has been delayed: originally it was planned for 2009.

The development fits well into the reconstrution of Glasgow's riverside. Once this area was the shipbuilding centre of Scotland with lines of huge warehouses and docks of shipbuilding companies. Its decline meant that the area lost its former importance, however, the last decades saw the beginning of a new era. The river Clyde is arched by new bridges, and new buildings line on its shore: the new centre of BBC Scotland (designed by David Chipperfield), the SECC (Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre), and the Glasgow Science Centre, which introduces the world of science to its visitor. The new building fits into this series, and was inspired by its location: this is where the river Kelvin runs into the river Clyde.