An expansive look at the significant role of Hungarian immigrants in shaping American photographic culture and practice in the twentieth century   This beautifully illustrated book explores the cultural conditions for photography in Hungary in the first half of the twentieth century and the exodus of groundbreaking Hungarian artists, many of whom journeyed to Berlin, Paris, or London before settling in the United States. The story of the bounty of intellectual and artistic talent that departed Hungary during this period is told in depth, from the photojournalistic legacy of the Capa brothers and Martin Munkácsi to the deeply experimental work made in the United States by artists such as László Moholy-Nagy and György Kepes to the portraits of cinema icons by André de Dienes, including Marilyn Monroe, which helped fuel Hollywood's Golden Age. The book also introduces the major but underrecognized talent of artists, including John Albok, Anna Barna, Ferenc Berko, Michael Simon, and Paula Wright.   The publication's essays explore the complex legacy of more than thirty Hungarian-born photographers and reflect on their journeys to the US in the context of Hungarian emigration for more than a hundred and fifty years. By tracing the impact of these celebrated and unheralded photographers alike, American, Hungary Born underscores the significant role of Hungarian immigrants in shaping American photographic culture and practice in the twentieth century.   Distributed for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts   Exhibition Schedule:   Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (April 6-August 25, 2024)   Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond (October 5, 2024-January 26, 2025)   The George Eastman Museum, Rochester, NY (September 26, 2025-March 1, 2026)  

"Wherever we go in the world, we meet Hungarian people everywhere. This is especially the case overseas, where enough Hungarians to create a country have emigrated in the past century and a half. They were the modern invaders, millions of them, founding 'Hungarian America'.
What happened to them out there in the New World? Where did they go and what did they become? Where are the old friends, former classmates, acquaintances, colleagues? Where are the parents, siblings, relatives? Have they disappeared in the American melting pot, or is there still some kind of feeling and connection towards Hungarians? And where do they live now, what do they look like, is there any news about them at all?" Translated from the foreword.

By addressing the enigma of the exceptional success of Hungarian emigrant scientists and telling their life stories, Brilliance in Exile combines scholarly analysis with fascinating portrayals of uncommon personalities. István and Balazs Hargittai discuss the conditions that led to five different waves of emigration of scientists from the early twentieth century to the present. Although these exodes were driven by a broad variety of personal motivations, the attraction of an open society with inclusiveness, tolerance, and - needless to say - better circumstances for working and living, was the chief force drawing them abroad. While emigration from East to West is a general phenomenon, this book explains why and how the emigration of Hungarian scientists is distinctive. The high number of Nobel Prizes among this group is only one indicator. Multicultural tolerance, a quickly emerging, considerably Jewish, urban middle class, and a very effective secondary school system were positive legacies of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Multiple generations, shaped by these conditions, suffered from the increasingly exclusionist, intolerant, antisemitic, and economically stagnating environment, and chose to go elsewhere. "I would rather have roots than wings, but if I cannot have roots, I shall use wings," explained Leo Szilard, one of the fathers of the Atom Bomb.
Foreword by Ivan T. Berend.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-316) and index.
Also available as ebook, in Stacks.

I firmly believe we ought to prepare a balance sheet of all nations in order to show their places in the evolution of the world's civilizations. In other words: let us put into historical perspective the intellectual contributions of all separate ethnic entities, without which effort no positive steps can be taken to achieve interethnic (international) cooperating aiming at lasting peace and justice. - From the Preface.
Includes index and bibliography.

A biographical directory of professionals of Hungarian origin in the Americas.

A biographical directory of professionals of Hungarian origin in the United States.

2 volumes
Biographies of Hungarian Americans
Includes directories of societies, associations, institutions, and religious institutions.
Volume 2 contains index.
Available online from MTD@ External, also from ADT External

The book relates the amazing achievements of Hungarians living outside Hungary, to help them maintain their Hungarian consciousness and love for Hungarians. Includes description of the contributions of groups of Hungarians, such as Hungarians in Hollywood, periodicals of Hungarian diaspora, and the work of several individuals. - Based on the Hungarian description by the author.

Biographies and correspondence of Hungarian scientists who won Nobel prizes.
Nobel laureates of Hungarian origin:
Includes bibliographical references.

[Dispersion: handbook of famous Hungarian emigrants]
Information about writers, actors, filmmakers, musicians, scientists, artists of visual arts.

Wisdom of the Martians of Science refers to five scientists whose brilliance contributed to shaping the modern world. John von Neumann was a pioneer of the modern computer; Theodore von Kármán was the scientist behind the US Air Force; Leo Szilard initiated the development of nuclear weapons; the Nobel laureate Eugene P Wigner was the world's first nuclear engineer; and Edward Teller was the father of the hydrogen bomb. They were born and raised in Budapest, were forced out of Hungary and then from Germany, they became Americans, and devoted themselves to the defense of the United States and the Free World. ... This book shows the wisdom of the Martians by presenting their thoughts and ideas in their own words and placing them into context. Their wisdom is intriguing, witty, provocative and thought provoking. It extended over many aspects of life and culture that impinge on our existence. While we cannot always agree with what they say, they are never boring. The power of their words and their philosophies will inspire the readers to pursue their own dreams. - Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Magyar változat az angol nyelvű eredeti kiadás nyomán A marslakók bölcsessége : saját szavaikkal, megjegyzésekkel