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.

Bouchercon XX
"Give Me Liberty or Give Me...Death"
DateOctober 6, 1989 (1989-10-06)
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
CountryUSA
Hosted byDeen Kogan & Jay Kogan
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Bouchercon edit

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 edit

Anthony Awards edit

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

Novel award edit

Winner:

Shortlist:

First novel award edit

Winner:

Shortlist:

Paperback original award edit

Winner:

Shortlist:

References edit

  1. ^ "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Home". Bouchercon.info. Archived from the original on January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  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. ^ "Philadelphia News". Weekly Press. July 15, 2009. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  4. ^ "Mystery writers have nothing to hide anymore". Beaver County Times. November 9, 1989. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  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.