George Mann, 1978
Writers · January 1, 1978
George Mann
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George Mann is 48 years old, born January 1, 1978 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
George Mann crafted alternate-history detective fiction that defined early-2000s genre publishing. The British author was best known for the Newbury and Hobbes series (2008–2019), a detective saga set in a steampunk-adjacent alternate London, and The Ghosts (2010–2017), a science fiction noir sequence. Born in 1978, Mann also edited major anthologies and wrote Doctor Who novels. A Capricorn known for genre-blending work.
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Biography
George Mann is a British novelist and editor working across science fiction, fantasy, and detective fiction. Born in 1978, he spent his career building interconnected fictional universes rather than standalone projects. His breakthrough came with The Affinity Bridge and The Osiris Ritual, which launched the Newbury and Hobbes detective series (2008–2019)—an alternate-history franchise that became his signature work. Parallel to that, Mann developed The Ghosts (2010–2017), a darker science fiction noir sequence set in the same fictional universe. Beyond these two pillars, he authored The Human Abstract, The Severed Man (a novella in the Time Hunter series), and co-wrote the series finale Child of Time. Mann's editorial work shaped genre anthologies: he helmed Outland Magazine and assembled The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction (Volumes 1, 2, 3), The Solaris Book of New Fantasy, and two Sexton Blake retrospectives—the latter featuring an introduction by Michael Moorcock. In 2011, he wrote a new Sherlock Holmes audiobook. As a screenwriter and novelist, Mann works in Nottinghamshire and lives in Lincolnshire. His life-path number is 9, reflecting creative synthesis and finishing cycles. A Capricorn, he embodies the sign's discipline through prolific, structured output across linked universes.
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Trivia
- Mann edited two Sexton Blake retrospectives; the first, Sexton Blake, Detective, includes an introduction by sci-fi legend Michael Moorcock.
- He wrote an original Sherlock Holmes audiobook in 2011.
- The Newbury and Hobbes and The Ghosts series are set in the same fictional universe, allowing crossover storytelling.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. George Mann often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is George Mann?
- George Mann is 48 years old (born January 1, 1978).
- When is George Mann's birthday?
- George Mann was born on January 1, 1978.
- What is George Mann's zodiac sign?
- George Mann is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1978.
- What is George Mann's Chinese zodiac sign?
- George Mann was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is George Mann from?
- George Mann is from United Kingdom.
- What does George Mann do?
- George Mann is a writer.
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