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Bouchercon XX

Bouchercon XX

1989 mystery and detective fiction convention

Bouchercon is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction.[1] It is named in honour of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher; also the inspiration for the Anthony Awards, which have been issued at the convention since 1986.[2] This article details Bouchercon XX and the 4th Anthony Awards ceremony.

Quick Facts Date, Location ...

Bouchercon

The convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1989; running until the 8th. The event was chaired by Deen Kogan and Jay Kogan, founders of the Society Hill playhouse.[3]

Special guests

Anthony Awards

The following list details the awards distributed at the fourth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[5]

Novel award

Winner:

Shortlist:

First novel award

Winner:

Shortlist:

Paperback original award

Winner:

Shortlist:

  • Michael Avallone, High Noon at Midnight
  • P.M. Carlson, Murder Unrenovated
  • David Handler, The Man Who Died Laughing
  • Lia Matera, A Radical Departure
  • Sharyn McCrumb, Paying the Piper
  • D.R. Meredith, Murder by Impulse
  • Marilyn Wallace, Primary Target

References

  1. [1]
    "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Home". Bouchercon.info. Archived from the original on January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  2. [2]
    Jacobsen, Teresa (November 4, 2010). "Bouchercon 2010 by the Bay: The World Series of Mystery". Libraryjournal.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  3. [3]
    "Philadelphia News". Weekly Press. July 15, 2009. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  4. [4]
    "Mystery writers have nothing to hide anymore". Beaver County Times. November 9, 1989. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  5. [5]
    "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees". Bouchercon.info. October 2, 2003. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
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