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.
