Bouchercon XXVIII

Bouchercon XXVIII
Date October 30, 1997
Location Monterey, California
Country USA
Host Bruce Taylor, Bryan Barrett
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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 XXVIII and the 12th Anthony Awards ceremony.

Bouchercon

The convention was originally intended to be held in San Francisco,[3] however this was changed to Monterey, California on October 30, 1997; running until the November 2. The event was chaired by Bruce Taylor, owner of "The San Francisco Mystery Bookstore"; and Bryan Barrett.[4][5] The convention was financially successful, earning a net profit of US$50,000.[3]

Special Guests

Anthony Awards

The following list details the awards distributed at the twelfth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[6]

Novel award

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First novel award

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Paperback original award

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Short story award

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Critical / Non-fiction award

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Fanzine / Magazine award

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References

  1. "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Home". Bouchercon.info. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  2. Jacobsen, Teresa (November 4, 2010). "Bouchercon 2010 by the Bay: The World Series of Mystery". Libraryjournal.com. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Lachman, M.; Hoch, E.D. (2005). The Heirs of Anthony Boucher. Poisoned Pen Press. p. 123. ISBN 9781615952861. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  4. "Snuggle up with A Good 'Indie' Bookstore". Noevalleyvoice.com. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
  5. "Mystery Booksellers". Mysterynet.com. June 14, 1972. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
  6. "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees". Bouchercon.info. Retrieved February 13, 2012.