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 XXI and the 5th Anthony Awards ceremony.
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.