{"product_id":"the-heirs-of-anthony-boucher-marvin-lachman-9781492699316","title":"The Heirs of Anthony Boucher: A History of Mystery Fandom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate collection for mystery fans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Heirs of Anthony Boucher\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvin Lachman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1492699314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781492699316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Poisoned Pen Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.80d","brand":"Marvin Lachman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43936247349503,"sku":"9781492699316","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8d540594-b411-4a9e-930f-fb47636e3ec2.jpg?v=1681424445","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-heirs-of-anthony-boucher-marvin-lachman-9781492699316","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}