The heirs of Anthony Boucher a history of mystery fandom / Marvin Lachman ; [foreword by Edward D. Hoch].

Author/creator Lachman, Marvin
Other author Hoch, Edward D., 1930-2008.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNaperville, Illinois : Poisoned Pen Press, [2019]
Descriptionxvii, 396 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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Portion of title Mystery fandom
Contents Introduction: The Making of a Mystery Fan by Edward D. Hoch -- Preface -- Fandom Before the "Revolution" -- The Armchair Detective (1967-1997) -- The Mystery Lover's/Reader's Newsletter (1967-1973) -- Mystery Readers' Parties (1969-1976) -- Other Fan Magazines and Organizations: 1960s -- The First Bouchercon: -- Other Bouchercons: 1970s -- DAPA -EM (1973-2011) -- The Mystery FANcier (1976-1992) -- Other Fan Magazines, Organizations, and Meetings: 1970s -- Other Bouchercons: 1980s -- Mystery Readers International and Mystery Readers Journal (1981-) -- Mystery & Detective Monthly (1984-2003) -- CADS (1985-) -- Mystery Scene (1985-) -- Malice Domestic (1989-) -- Other Fan Magazines, Organizations, and Conventions: 1980s -- Other Bouchercons: 1990s -- Left Coast Crime (1991-) -- Deadly Pleasures (1993-) -- Other Fan Magazines, Organizations, and Conventions: 1990s -- Bouchercons: (2000-2009) -- Bouchercons: (2010-2019) -- Other Fan Magazines, Organizations, and Conventions: 21st Century -- Famous Mystery Fans -- Scholarship by Mystery Fans -- Mystery Fandom in Cyberspace -- The Future of Mystery Fandom.
Abstract "The Heirs of Anthony Boucher is an illuminating look at the history of mystery fandom and its effect on readers across the globe. Complete with anecdotes, personal reminiscences, facts, and pictures, it tells the story of the mystery community's publications and conventions, the fans who produce them, and the future of mystery fandom in years to come"-- Provided by publisher.
General note"Revised & Updated"--cover.
General noteFirst edition published: Scottsdale, AZ : Poisoned Pen Press, 2005.
General noteIncludes index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2019023783
ISBN9781492699316 (trade paperback)

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