Английская Википедия:Bouchercon XXIX
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox award 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 XXIX and the 13th Anthony Awards ceremony.
Bouchercon
The convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 1, 1998; running until the 4th. The event was chaired by Deen Kogan, founder of the Society Hill playhouse.[3]
Special Guests
- American Guest of Honor — Carl Hiaasen
- International Guest of Honor — Janwillem van de Wetering
- Media Guest of Honor — Tom Fontana
- Fan Guest of Honor — Hal Rice and Sonya Rice
- Distinguished Contribution — Ruth Cavin
- Toastmaster — Jonathan Gash
Anthony Awards
The following list details the awards distributed at the thirteenth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[4]
Novel award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Anthony Bruno, Devil's Food
- Earl Emerson, Deception Pass
- Arturo Pérez-Reverte, The Club Dumas
- James Sallis, Eye of the Cricket
First novel award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Grace Edward, If I Should Die
- Maureen Jennings, Except the Dying
- Philip Reed, Bird Dog
- Robert Skinner, Skin Deep, Blood Red
Paperback original award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Laura Lippman, Charm City
- Sujata Massey, The Salaryman's Wife
- Martin J. Smith, Time Release
- K.J.A. Wishnia, 23 Shades of Black
Short story award
Winners:
- Jan Grape, "A Front Row Seat", from Vengeance is Hers
- Edward D. Hoch, "One Bag of Coconuts", from Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine November 1997
Shortlist:
- Simon Brett, "Ways to Kill a Cat", from Malice Domestic 6
- James DeFilippi, "A Fog of Many Colors", from New Mystery summer 1997
- James S. Dorr, "Paper Boxes", from New Mystery summer 1997
Cover art award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Krystyna Skalski; for G. M. Ford, The Bum's Rush
- Doug Fraser; for K. C. Constantine, Family Values
- Gail Cross; for Jane Rubino, Fruitcake
- Victor Weaver; for Laurence Shames, Virgin Heat
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