"Ship of Magic" by Robin Hobb is the first book in the "Liveship Traders" series, published by Random House Publishing Group in 1998. This Hardcover edition is illustrated by the author and features 704 pages of fantasy fiction set in a magical world. The novel follows the story of a tender sea vessel called the "Vessal" and the lives of the people who crew it, navigating treacherous waters and facing epic battles in a vibrant and immersive fantasy setting.