Dajka: A Tribute to Margit Dajka, Hungarian Acting Legend 

Szerző: Bogyay Katalin
Szerkesztő: Déri Erzsébet, Mohai V. Lajos
Lektor: Bános Tibor, Kósa Ferenc

• Product Type: Biographical Art Album/Interview Collection 
• Author: Katalin Bogyay 
• Publisher: Officina Nova (Kossuth Nyomda) 
• Publication Date: 1989
• Pages 78
• Hardcover
• Printed in Hungary
• Language of the book is Hungarian

Könyvünk olvasója reményünk szerint képet kap arról az áradó varázsról, mely Dajka Margitot és művészetét jellemezte egész élete folyamán. Ennek a nagy embernek és színésznek az önmagához való feltétlen hűség jelentette igazi életerejét, művészi hitvallását. A méltósággal őrzött belső függetlenség az, mely a kisemmizettségben is az alkotó ember sérthetetlenségéről tanúskodik. Mindnyájunk életének közös része lehet Dajka Margit világa. Az emberé. A színészé. Majmunkáé. Albumképekből összeálló mozaik Bogyay Katalin könyve. Pályatársak föllobbanó mondatai mesélnek egy nagy magyar színésznőről benne.

Overview

This elegant tribute volume celebrates the life and artistry of Margit Dajka, one of Hungary's most beloved and influential actresses. Created by Katalin Bogyay with deep admiration and dedication to her parents, this book combines intimate interviews with Dajka's colleagues and collaborators, captivating photographs from her stage and film performances, and thoughtful reflections on her extraordinary legacy. Through conversations with prominent Hungarian theater and film professionals, including Károly Kovács, Ági Mészáros, Iván Darvas, Klári Tolnay, Zoltán Fábri, and many others, the book paints a multifaceted portrait of an actress whose inner strength, artistic integrity, and captivating presence made her an icon of Hungarian cultural life.

Product Features

• Format: High-quality art album printed on 135g Hungaromatt paper
• Content: Collection of interviews with 20+ prominent Hungarian theater and film figures
• Visual Elements: Extensive photographic documentation of Dajka's stage and film roles
• Special Features: Opening poem by István Ágh, "Christmas Carol Under Margit Dajka's Window"
• Photography Credits: Images from renowned Hungarian photographers including Éva Keleti, Ferenc Markovics, Alice Inkey, Tibor Inkey, and others
• Layout and Design: Designed by Julianna Rácz, featuring elegant Plantin typeface
• Editorial Team: Edited by Lajos V. Mohai, reviewed by Tibor Bános and Ferenc Kósa

Interesting Facts

Margit Dajka (1907-1986) represented a golden era of Hungarian performing arts, with a career spanning decades across theater, film, and television. Her performances were characterized by profound emotional depth and authenticity, making her one of Hungary's most celebrated actresses of the 20th century.

This biographical album brings together a remarkable constellation of major figures from Hungarian cultural life, as colleagues from multiple generations share their memories and insights about working with Dajka. Their testimonies collectively reveal not only her artistic brilliance but also her strength of character and unwavering commitment to her craft, even during politically challenging times in Hungary.

The book's introduction eloquently captures Dajka's essence: "The unconditional loyalty to herself constituted her real life force and artistic creed. The dignity with which she maintained her inner independence testifies to the inviolability of the creative person even in dispossession." This reflects how she maintained artistic integrity throughout her career, including during Hungary's communist period.

One of the most touching elements of the book is the opening poem by István Ágh, "Christmas Carol Under Margit Dajka's Window," which evokes the warmth and light she brought to Hungarian culture, comparing her presence to the Christmas star of Bethlehem—a guiding light for generations of theater-goers and film audiences.

The volume is structured as a mosaic of "album images," combining visual documentation with personal anecdotes that together create an intimate portrait of the actress. This approach mirrors the collaborative nature of theatrical and film work, showing how Dajka influenced and inspired countless colleagues throughout her distinguished career.

Publishers

Published by Officina Nova, the publishing division of Kossuth Nyomda (Kossuth Printing House) in Budapest, 1989. The responsible publisher and printing manager was István Bede, CEO. Responsible editor and technical editor: Erzsébet Déri.

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