Rudi Bass

Rudi Bass
Photo of Rudi Bass Self Portrait
Born
Rudolf Bass

(1914-05-22)May 22, 1914
Vienna, Austria
DiedJanuary 6, 2011(2011-01-06) (aged 96)
New York, New York, USA
EducationKunstgewerbeschule
Known forGraphic Design
Notable workVidifont, poster art, book illustration and design
AwardsEmmy Award

Rudolf Bass (May 22, 1914 – January 6, 2011) was a graphic artist, illustrator, and writer. Bass was the art director of the Graphic Arts Department of CBS News during the 1960s, during which time he pioneered the production of a legible typography. He worked in many aspects of print media including posters, books, magazines, before, during and after his work with television, and was the recipient of an EMMY award.

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