Magician is a fantasy novel by American writer Raymond E. Feist. It is the first book of the Riftwar Saga and was published in 1982. It led to many books written by Feist in the world of Midkemia, which was the setting for this book. Originally reduced in size by his editors, it was re-published in 1992 (after the author's fame had grown) in an edition titled "The Author's Preferred Edition" (or "revised edition" in some markets) with much of the deleted text restored. Magician was separated into two volumes for the United States market and published as: Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master. The book is still published as a single volume, titled Magician, in the UK.
On a personal note, this was one of the first books that I ever read as a child and it holds a special place in my heart. I have read the entire series at least five times with the exception of the very last book "Magicians End" which I will read in its entirety on my death bed. I hope the ending gives a good closure... that goes for both the book and myself.
