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Book
Book.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Book'
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Book
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            "label": "(link to Rarity article, displayed as Rarity tier)"
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            "field": "1",
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A book is an item that can be used as a crafting material, or to store enchantments in a form that can be applied to any valid item using an anvil.

Obtaining

Block loot

Three books are dropped when a bookshelf is broken without using Silk Touch or fire.

Generated loot

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition
Book Ancient City Chest 3–10 36.5%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": "3–10", "chance": 0.36541317641224724, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
Shipwreck Map chest 1–5 34.5%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.34507581280069977, "structure": "Shipwreck", "container": "Map chest" }
Stronghold Library chest 1–3 89.2%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": "1–3", "chance": 0.8919829527458125, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Library chest" }
Village Plains house chest 1 12.1%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12068353467250137, "structure": "Village", "container": "Plains house chest" }
Desert house chest 1 14.3%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.14254173828500694, "structure": "Village", "container": "Desert house chest" }
Bedrock Edition
Book Ancient City Chest 3–10 36.5%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": "3–10", "chance": 0.36541317641224724, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
Shipwreck Map chest 1–5 34.5%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.34507581280069977, "structure": "Shipwreck", "container": "Map chest" }
Stronghold Library chest 1–3 88.3%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": "1–3", "chance": 0.8829194743853341, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Library chest" }
Village Plains house chest 1 12.1%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12068353467250137, "structure": "Village", "container": "Plains house chest" }
Desert house chest 1 14.3%
{ "item": "Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.14254173828500694, "structure": "Village", "container": "Desert house chest" }

Crafting

Ingredients Crafting recipe
Paper +
Leather
Invicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: Leather
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Book

Grindstones

Disenchanting an enchanted book at a grindstone yields a normal book and a small amount of experience (unless the enchanted book has Curse of Binding or Curse of Vanishing on it).

Villager gifts

In Java Edition, librarian villagers throw books at players under the Hero of the Village effect.

Usage

Crafting ingredient

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe
Book and Quill Book +
Ink Sac +
Feather
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: BookInvicon Ink Sac.png: Inventory sprite for Ink Sac in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Ink Sac with description: Ink SacInvicon Feather.png: Inventory sprite for Feather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Feather with description: Feather
Invicon Book and Quill.png: Inventory sprite for Book and Quill in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Book and Quill with description: Book and Quill
Bookshelf Any Planks +
Book
Invicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Spruce Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Planks with description: Spruce PlanksInvicon Birch Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Planks with description: Birch PlanksInvicon Jungle Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Planks with description: Jungle PlanksInvicon Acacia Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Planks with description: Acacia PlanksInvicon Dark Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Planks with description: Dark Oak PlanksInvicon Mangrove Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Planks with description: Mangrove PlanksInvicon Cherry Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Planks with description: Cherry PlanksInvicon Pale Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Planks with description: Pale Oak PlanksInvicon Poplar Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Planks with description: Poplar PlanksInvicon Bamboo Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Planks with description: Bamboo PlanksInvicon Crimson Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Planks with description: Crimson PlanksInvicon Warped Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Planks with description: Warped PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Spruce Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Planks with description: Spruce PlanksInvicon Birch Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Planks with description: Birch PlanksInvicon Jungle Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Planks with description: Jungle PlanksInvicon Acacia Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Planks with description: Acacia PlanksInvicon Dark Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Planks with description: Dark Oak PlanksInvicon Mangrove Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Planks with description: Mangrove PlanksInvicon Cherry Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Planks with description: Cherry PlanksInvicon Pale Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Planks with description: Pale Oak PlanksInvicon Poplar Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Planks with description: Poplar PlanksInvicon Bamboo Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Planks with description: Bamboo PlanksInvicon Crimson Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Planks with description: Crimson PlanksInvicon Warped Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Planks with description: Warped PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Spruce Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Planks with description: Spruce PlanksInvicon Birch Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Planks with description: Birch PlanksInvicon Jungle Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Planks with description: Jungle PlanksInvicon Acacia Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Planks with description: Acacia PlanksInvicon Dark Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Planks with description: Dark Oak PlanksInvicon Mangrove Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Planks with description: Mangrove PlanksInvicon Cherry Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Planks with description: Cherry PlanksInvicon Pale Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Planks with description: Pale Oak PlanksInvicon Poplar Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Planks with description: Poplar PlanksInvicon Bamboo Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Planks with description: Bamboo PlanksInvicon Crimson Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Planks with description: Crimson PlanksInvicon Warped Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Planks with description: Warped PlanksInvicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: BookInvicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: BookInvicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: BookInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Spruce Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Planks with description: Spruce PlanksInvicon Birch Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Planks with description: Birch PlanksInvicon Jungle Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Planks with description: Jungle PlanksInvicon Acacia Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Planks with description: Acacia PlanksInvicon Dark Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Planks with description: Dark Oak PlanksInvicon Mangrove Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Planks with description: Mangrove PlanksInvicon Cherry Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Planks with description: Cherry PlanksInvicon Pale Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Planks with description: Pale Oak PlanksInvicon Poplar Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Planks with description: Poplar PlanksInvicon Bamboo Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Planks with description: Bamboo PlanksInvicon Crimson Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Planks with description: Crimson PlanksInvicon Warped Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Planks with description: Warped PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Spruce Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Planks with description: Spruce PlanksInvicon Birch Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Planks with description: Birch PlanksInvicon Jungle Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Planks with description: Jungle PlanksInvicon Acacia Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Planks with description: Acacia PlanksInvicon Dark Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Planks with description: Dark Oak PlanksInvicon Mangrove Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Planks with description: Mangrove PlanksInvicon Cherry Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Planks with description: Cherry PlanksInvicon Pale Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Planks with description: Pale Oak PlanksInvicon Poplar Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Planks with description: Poplar PlanksInvicon Bamboo Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Planks with description: Bamboo PlanksInvicon Crimson Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Planks with description: Crimson PlanksInvicon Warped Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Planks with description: Warped PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Spruce Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Planks with description: Spruce PlanksInvicon Birch Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Planks with description: Birch PlanksInvicon Jungle Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Planks with description: Jungle PlanksInvicon Acacia Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Planks with description: Acacia PlanksInvicon Dark Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Planks with description: Dark Oak PlanksInvicon Mangrove Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Planks with description: Mangrove PlanksInvicon Cherry Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Planks with description: Cherry PlanksInvicon Pale Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Planks with description: Pale Oak PlanksInvicon Poplar Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Planks with description: Poplar PlanksInvicon Bamboo Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Planks with description: Bamboo PlanksInvicon Crimson Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Planks with description: Crimson PlanksInvicon Warped Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Planks with description: Warped Planks
Invicon Bookshelf.png: Inventory sprite for Bookshelf in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bookshelf with description: Bookshelf
Enchanting Table Book +
Diamond +
Obsidian
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: BookInvicon Diamond.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond with description: DiamondInvicon Obsidian.png: Inventory sprite for Obsidian in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Obsidian with description: ObsidianInvicon Diamond.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond with description: DiamondInvicon Obsidian.png: Inventory sprite for Obsidian in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Obsidian with description: ObsidianInvicon Obsidian.png: Inventory sprite for Obsidian in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Obsidian with description: ObsidianInvicon Obsidian.png: Inventory sprite for Obsidian in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Obsidian with description: Obsidian
Invicon Enchanting Table.png: Inventory sprite for Enchanting Table in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Enchanting Table with description: Enchanting Table

Chiseled bookshelf

Using the chiseled bookshelf while having a book in the main hand puts the book inside the chiseled bookshelf.

Enchanting

Books can be made into enchanted books by enchanting them on enchanting tables.

Trading

VillagerProbabilityVillager wantsPlayer receivesTrades in
stock		Villager
experience		Price
multiplier
JEBE
Librarian Novice67%50%5–64 × Emerald
+ Book[t 1]		 Enchanted Book[t 2]1210.2
Apprentice67%100%4 × BookEmerald12100.05
67%50%5–64 × Emerald
+ Book[t 1]		 Enchanted Book[t 2]1250.2
Journeyman67%50%5–64 × Emerald
+ Book[t 1]		 Enchanted Book[t 2]12100.2
Expert50%33%5–64 × Emerald
+ Book[t 1]		 Enchanted Book[t 2]12150.2
  1. ↑ a b c d The price range for the emeralds depends on the sold book. It is 2 + 3 ⋅ 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 to 6 + 13 ⋅ 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙, but doubled for treasure enchantments, making it 4 + 6 ⋅ 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 to 12 + 26 ⋅ 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙.
    Prices are limited to 64 after they are picked but before further discounts are applied, possibly making 64 more likely.
    Enchantment level Emerald price range Emerald price range for treasures
    I 5–19 10–38
    II 8–32 16–64
    III 11–45 22–64 (22–90 before cap)
    IV 14–58 28–64 (28–116 before cap)
    V 17–64 (17–71 before cap) 34–64 (34–142 before cap)
  2. ↑ a b c d A random enchantment other than Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, and Wind Burst is picked with equal chances, followed by a random level. A villager can offer the same book multiple times.

Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
EnchanterConstruct an Enchanting Table.Pick up an enchanting table from a crafting table output.20Bronze
LibrarianBuild some bookshelves to improve your enchantment table.Pick up a bookshelf from a crafting table output.20Bronze

Advancements

IconAdvancementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)
EnchanterEnchant an item at an Enchanting TableInsert an item in an enchanting table, then apply an enchantment.

Sounds

Java Edition:

Sounds
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Book placedBlocksWhen a book is placed in a chiseled bookshelfblock.chiseled_bookshelf.insertsubtitles.chiseled_bookshelf.insert​0.8varies [sound 1]16
​Book takenBlocksWhen a book is removed from a chiseled bookshelfblock.chiseled_bookshelf.pickupsubtitles.chiseled_bookshelf.take​0.8varies [sound 2]16
  1. ↑ Can be 1.0, 0.85, or 1.1 for each sound
  2. ↑ Can be 1.0, 0.8, or 1.1 for each sound

Bedrock Edition:

Sounds
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitch
​ ?BlocksWhen a book is placed in a chiseled bookshelfinsert.chiseled_bookshelf​ ?0.8varies [sound 1]
​ ?BlocksWhen a book is removed from a chiseled bookshelfpickup.chiseled_bookshelf​ ?0.8varies [sound 2]
  1. ↑ Can be 1.0, 0.85, or 1.1 for each sound
  2. ↑ Can be 1.0, 0.8, or 1.1 for each sound

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormItem tags Translation key
ItemSprite book.png: Sprite image for book in Minecraft BookbookItemminecraft:bookshelf_books item.minecraft.book

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormItem tags Translation key
ItemSprite book.png: Sprite image for book in Minecraft Bookbook387Itemminecraft:bookshelf_books item.book.name

Videos

History

Java Edition

Java Edition Alpha
v1.0.11 Added books.
Invicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: Paper
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Book
Books are crafted from three paper, stacked vertically.
The only use of books is crafting bookshelves, which are used as purely decorative blocks until Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3.
Java Edition Beta
1.8Pre-releaseBooks are now found in the new stronghold library chests.
Java Edition
1.0.0Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3Books are now used to craft enchantment tables, gaining their first functional usage outside of decoration.
1.3.112w17a
Invicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: Leather
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Book
Changed crafting recipe to be shapeless and to now require leather.
A book can now be crafted into a book and quill, which can be used to create written books.
12w21aLibrarian villagers now buy 11–12 books for 1 emerald.
1.4.612w49aBooks can now be enchanted into enchanted books, and then combined together in an anvil with a tool to then enchant it.
1.814w02aLibrarian villagers now buy 8–10 books for 1 emerald.
1.915w43aAverage yield of books in stronghold library chests has been substantially increased.
1.1217w13aAdded the knowledge book, a green-colored book that grants the player a recipe for crafting.
The recipe tab on the crafting table GUI uses a red-colored book.
1.1318w11aBooks now generate in shipwreck chests.
1.1418w43a The texture of books has been changed.
18w48aBooks can now be obtained by disenchanting non-curse enchanted books in a grindstone.
Books can now be found in chests in plains village houses.
18w50aBooks can now be found in chests in desert village houses.
19w11aLibrarian villagers now buy 4 books for 1 emerald.
19w13aLibrarian villagers now give books to players under the Hero of the Village effect.
1.19Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1Books now generate in ancient city chests.
1.19.3
Experiment
Update 1.20		22w42aBooks can now interact with chiseled bookshelves.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.2.0 Added books. They are currently unobtainable and serve no purpose.
v0.3.0
Invicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: Paper
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Book
Books can now be crafted, with three paper vertically.
Books can be used to craft bookshelves.
v0.5.0Books can now be obtained after activating the nether reactor.
v0.12.1build 1
Invicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: Leather
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Book
The crafting recipe for books now requires leather.
Books are now used to craft enchanting tables.
Books can now be enchanted into enchanted books, and then combined together in an anvil with a tool to then enchant it.
Books are no longer available from the nether reactor.
Pocket Edition
1.0.4alpha 1.0.4.0Librarian villagers now buy 8–10 books for 1 emerald.
Bedrock Edition
1.2.0beta 1.2.0.2A book can now be crafted into a book and quill, which can be used to create written books.
1.4.0beta 1.2.14.2Books can now be found inside of the map room chest in shipwrecks.
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3Books can now be found in plains village chests.
The texture of books has been changed.
1.11.0beta 1.11.0.4Librarian villagers now buy 4 books for an emerald.
1.18.30
Experiment
Wild Update		beta 1.18.30.32Books now generate in ancient city chests.
1.19.50
Experiment
Next Major Update		Preview 1.19.50.21Books can now interact with chiseled bookshelves.
1.21.30Preview 1.21.30.21The rarity of books is now "Uncommon", presumably being swapped with enchanted books on accident.

Legacy Console Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU1CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added books.
Invicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: Paper
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Book
Books are crafted with 3 paper.
TU5Books are now found in the new stronghold library chests.
TU7Books are now used to craft enchantment tables, gaining their first functional usage outside of decoration.
TU141.04
Invicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: Leather
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Book
The crafting recipe for books now requires leather.
Librarian villagers now buy 11–12 books for 1 emerald.
TU25CU141.171.171.17A book can now be crafted into a book and quill, which can be used to create written books.
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 3Librarian villagers now buy 8–10 books for 1 emerald.
TU69 1.761.761.76Patch 38 Books can now be found inside of the map room chest in shipwrecks.
1.90 The texture of books has been changed.
1.91Librarian villagers now buy 4 books for an emerald.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added books.

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47aPrior to The Flattening, this item's numeral ID was 340.

Issues

Issues relating to "Book" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

In other media

See also

References

  1. ↑ MCPE-184806 – Books have the wrong rarity

Sources