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PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-101492699314
ISBN-139781492699316
eBay Product ID (ePID)23038610560
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Edition2
Book TitleHeirs of Anthony Boucher : a History of Mystery Fandom
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / 20th Century, Mystery & Detective, Personal Memoirs
Publication Year2019
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorMarvin Lachman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-023783
TitleLeadingThe
SynopsisThe ultimate collection for mystery fans Following in the footsteps of those devoted to science fiction and works about Sherlock Holmes, general mystery fandom emerged in 1967 and has since thrived and become an international phenomenon. With its irresistible combination of puzzle-solving and the examination of the dark underbelly of humanity, crime fiction continues to fascinate and delight millions of readers. Ranging the gamut from cozy mysteries to fast-paced thrillers, crime fiction contains a nearly endless range of books... and, of course, a similarly diverse group of readers who devour them. Out of this rabid readership, countless websites, nearly one hundred fan magazines, and dozens of conferences celebrating mysteries have arisen to bring authors, readers, and fans together. This revised and updated edition of 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., The ultimate collection for mystery fansFollowing in the footsteps of those devoted to science fiction and works about Sherlock Holmes, general mystery fandom emerged in 1967 and has since thrived and become an international phenomenon. With its irresistible combination of puzzle-solving and the examination of the dark underbelly of humanity, c, The ultimate collection for mystery fansFollowing in the footsteps of those devoted to science fiction and works about Sherlock Holmes, general mystery fandom emerged in 1967 and has since thrived and become an international phenomenon. With its irresistible combination of puzzle-solving and the examination of the dark underbelly of humanity, crime fiction continues to fascinate and delight millions of readers. Ranging the gamut from cozy mysteries to fast-paced thrillers, crime fiction contains a nearly endless range of books... and, of course, a similarly diverse group of readers who devour them.Out of this rabid readership, countless websites, nearly one hundred fan magazines, and dozens of conferences celebrating mysteries have arisen to bring authors, readers, and fans together. This revised and updated edition of 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.
LC Classification NumberPN3448.D4L336 2019
