VOLUMES is a Zürich based organisation dedicated to the promotion of independent publishing.

Initiated by Anne-Laure Franchette, VOLUMES organises an annual book fair in Zürich (co-organised with Gloria Wismer). Throughout the year, VOLUMES runs series of talks and workshops in various locations in Switzerland (co-run with Patrizia Mazzei).

http://volumes-zurich.tumblr.com

Patrizia Mazzei
Art Historian born and based in Zürich (MA at University of Zurich).
Professor of Art History at Liceo Artistico in Zürich and gallery assistant at the Art Space Dienstgebäude.
Writes exhibition texts for various art spaces and conducts private guided tours.

Anne-Laure Franchette
French born based in Zürich. Studied Fine Arts, Art History and Ethnology in France and the UK (MA at Paris X, France and MMU, UK).
Opened a series of creative pop up shops, curated exhibitions in alternative spaces while in the UK.
Creates installations and embroideries. Publishes zines. Initiator of the Zürich Art Space Guide and of Volumes, Independent Publishing Fair.
http://www.annelaurefranchette.com