Leon Urbanski

Place: Tarnów

Born: 1926

Death: 1998

Biography:

Leon Urbanski was a Polish graphic artist, typographer, and book designer. He was born on March 11, 1926, in Tarnów, Poland, and died on April 16, 1998, in the same city. Urbanski is known for his work in graphic design, particularly in the areas of typography and book design. He is considered one of the most important names in Polish typography and has designed over 200 books, many graphic symbols, and leaflets. Urbanski also worked as a book designer for various publishing houses, including Ossolineum, Państwowym Instytutem Wydawniczym, Wydawnictwo Iskry, Wydawnictwo Czytelnik, and Nasza Księgarnia. He is also known for designing the graphic symbol and oprawa serii wydawniczej Złoty Liść for Wydawnictwa Nasza Księgarnia. Urbanski's work has been recognized with various awards and honors, and he has been the subject of several exhibitions and publications. In addition to his work in graphic design, Urbanski was also involved in designing brandings, symbols, and heraldry. He is a truly legendary figure in the world of Polish design.