2. William Steig, Creator of Shrek
Unveiling History: Rare and Captivating Photographs from Bygone Eras
In 1937, William Steig—the imaginative mind behind Shrek—is shown alongside Maurice Tillet, a distinctive French pro-wrestler. Tillet's unusual appearance was due to acromegaly, a condition that inspired Steig's famous ogre character, blending fantasy with realistic human traits.