Bouchercon XVII

Bouchercon XVII
Date October 10, 1986 (1986-10-10)
Location Baltimore, Maryland
Country USA
Host Gail M. Larson

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.

Bouchercon

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 "The Butler Did It" bookshop.[3][4]

Special Guests

Anthony Awards

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

Novel award

Winner:

Shortlist:

First novel award

Winner:

Shortlist:

Paperback original award

Winner:

Shortlist:

Short story award

Winner:

Shortlist:

Movie award

Winner:

Shortlist:

TV Series award

Winner:

Shortlist:

Grand Master

References

  1. "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Home". Bouchercon.info. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  2. "Bouchercon 2010 by the Bay: The World Series of Mystery". Libraryjournal.com. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  3. "The Heirs of Anthony Boucher - Marvin Lachman - Google Books". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
  4. "Mystery Meeting Is Murder - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. October 19, 1986. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
  5. "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees". Bouchercon.info. October 2, 2003. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
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