July 2, 1951. On this day William Anthony Parker White (doing business as Anthony Boucher) began reviewing mysteries at the New York Times. He also wrote mysteries and science fiction and co-founded The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Many people feel that Boucher's reviews raised the respect of the whole mystery field. The annual world mystery convention was named Bouchercon in his honor, and the awards given out there are called the Anthonys.Thursday, July 2, 2015
7/2/1951 Anthony Boucher goes critical
July 2, 1951. On this day William Anthony Parker White (doing business as Anthony Boucher) began reviewing mysteries at the New York Times. He also wrote mysteries and science fiction and co-founded The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Many people feel that Boucher's reviews raised the respect of the whole mystery field. The annual world mystery convention was named Bouchercon in his honor, and the awards given out there are called the Anthonys.
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