Bouchercon XXI
1990 mystery and detective fiction convention
Bouchercon is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction. 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. This page details Bouchercon XXI and the 5th Anthony Awards ceremony.
Bouchercon
The convention was held in London, England on September 21, 1990; running until the 23rd. The event was chaired by Marion & Robin Richmond, owners of Scottish book-store Ming Books, known for having the largest stock of crime fiction in the UK.
Special Guests
Lifetime Achievement award — Michael Gilbert
Guest of Honor — P.D. James
Fan Guest of Honor — Robert Adey
Toastmaster — Sue Grafton
Anthony Awards
The following list details the awards distributed at the fifth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.
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