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 article details Bouchercon XX and the 4th Anthony Awards ceremony.
The convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1989; running until the 8th.
The event was chaired by Deen Kogan and Jay Kogan, founders of the Society Hill playhouse.