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 page details Bouchercon XVII and the inaugural Anthony Awards ceremony.
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Date | October 10, 1986 |
Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
Country | USA |
Hosted by | Gail M. Larson |
The convention was held in Baltimore, Maryland on October 10, 1986; running for two days until the 12th. The event was chaired by Gail M. Larson, owner of the bookshop "The Butler Did It".[3][4]
The following list details the awards distributed at the first annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[5]
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