Istvan Banyai is a Hungarian-born American illustrator and author of children's books. He is best known for his wordless picture books, which often tell stories through a series of illustrations that progress like a comic strip or film storyboard. Many of his books have been translated into multiple languages and have won awards. Banyai began his career as a commercial artist and illustrator, working for magazines and advertising agencies. In the late 1970s, he began creating his own wordless picture books, which were first published in Hungary. He immigrated to the United States in 1986, and his books began to be published here in the early 1990s. Since then, Banyai has published over two dozen books, including such well-known titles as "Zoom" and "Re-Zoom." His illustrations have a distinctive style, characterized by strong black lines and flat colors. His books often explore themes of perception and reality, and how our perspective on the world can change when we zoom in or out. Banyai's books are popular with both children and adults, and have been used in classrooms to teach concepts like storytelling and visual literacy. If you're looking for a unique and engaging children's book, check out one by Istvan Banyai.