Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on November 04, 1950)

Happy Birthday, Karlheinz! May your celebrations be as vibrant and whimsical as the journey to Andymon itself. Each year you're not aging—you're simply exploring new dimensions of creativity, leaving us in awe at how masterfully you shape worlds.

From winning the deservedly prestigious German Fantasy Prize to captivating our imaginations with "Der Traummeister," you've proven that reality is truly just a starting point for boundless dreams. Here's wishing another timeless leap around this sun—and countless others through your words—that continue inspiring generations. Cheers to more fantastic adventures and humorous plot twists ahead—you certainly know them best!