What job do both Milan Kundera and Alan Furst have in common?
Alan Furst Alan Furst (born February 20, 1941) is an American author of historical spy novels. Furst has been called "an heir to the tradition of Eric Ambler and Graham Greene," whom he cites along with Joseph Roth and Arthur Koestler as important influences. Most of his novels since 1988 have been set just prior to or during the Second World War and he is noted for his successful evocations of Eastern European peoples and places during the period from 1933 to 1944.
Steve Alpert Steve Alpert (born 1950, full name: Stephen M. Alpert) is an American entertainment executive. He is a former member of the board of directors of Studio Ghibli, and had served as head of overseas operations for fifteen years. He is now semi-retired but continues to work for Studio Ghibli on various projects. Prior to joining Studio Ghibli, he worked for the Walt Disney Studios.