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Minecraft: Essential Handbook is a guide to various Minecraft mechanics and techniques written by Stephanie Milton with help by Paul Soares Jr. and Jordan Maron ("CaptainSparklez") and first published in the United States by Scholastic on November 26, 2013,[1] and in the United Kingdom by Egmont Books as Minecraft: Beginner's Handbook that same year.[2] This was among the first books released for the game and also features an exclusive interview between Jens Bergensten and Markus Persson.

An Updated Edition was released on July 28, 2015, which added information pertaining to the Bountiful Update.[3][4]

Synopsis

You're alone in a mysterious new world, full of hidden dangers. You have only minutes to find food and shelter before darkness falls and the monsters come looking for you.

— Original description

Revised edition with the most up to date stats, info, and sixteen pages of brand-new material!

You're alone in a mysterious new world, full of hidden dangers. You have only minutes to find food and shelter before darkness falls and the monsters come looking for you. What do you do?

This official handbook--now with sixteen additional pages of brand-new content--might just save your life. Learn how to find resources; make a shelter; craft tools, armor, and weapons; and protect yourself from monsters. With tips from Minecraft experts--including developer Jeb and creator Notch himself--this is the definitive guide to surviving your first few days in Minecraft.

— Updated description

Contents

There are two types of pages within the book. The majority of the book are tutorials on various features of Minecraft, but occasionally there are editorials with stylized graphics on out-of-game subject matter.

Title Page(s) Description
Introduction 6-7 An explanation to the concept of Minecraft, and bios for Jeb and Notch.
A Short History of Minecraft 8-11 A recounting of Minecraft's history from 2009 to 2014, touching on events such as MINECON, the release of Pocket Edition, and the sale of Mojang to Microsoft.
The Technical Stuff 12-13 An explanation of topics such as game modes, availability, and experience.
Controls 14-17 Explanations of controls on a PC, smartphone, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
Inventory 18-19
Survival Mode: First Moments 20-21
Paul Soares Jr.: My First Day in Minecraft 22-23
Wooden Tools 24-25
Torches 26-27
Shelter 28-29
Stone Tools and Weapons 30-31
Health and Food 32-33
Meat 34
Fish 35
Fruits and Vegetables 36
Baked Goods 37
Crafting a Bed 38-39
Table of Blocks 40-41
A Guide to Mining Rare Elements by CaptainSparklez 42-43
Mining: The Golden Rules 44-45
Mobs: Animals 46
Villagers 52-53
Profile: Creeper 54-55
Profile: Skeleton 56-57
Profile: Zombie 58-59
Profile: Spider 60-61
Profile: Enderman 62-63
Profile: Endermite 64
Profile: Silverfish 65
Profile: Slime 66-67
Profile: Witch 68-69
Profile: Guardian and Elder Guardian 70-71
CaptainSparklez: My First Day in Minecraft 72-73
Improve Your Shelter in Five Easy Steps 74-75
Gardening 76-77
Farming Crops 78-79
Breeding Animals 80-81
Armor 83-83
Exploring 84-85
Finding Your Way 86-87
Minecart System 88-89
Exclusive Interview with Notch and Jeb 90 An interview with the two co-creators of the game, asking questions such as their skills, their favorite features, pride, fame, and meaning.
Achievements 94 An explanation of the achievement system at the time.
Useful Links 95 Links to various official and unofficial websites on Minecraft, including Minecraft.net, r/Minecraft, the Minecraft and CaptainSparklez YouTube channels, and this wiki.
  • Cover of the original version.
    Cover of the original version.
  • Cover of the Updated Edition.
    Cover of the Updated Edition.
  • The handbook with two others.
    The handbook with two others.

Pages

Updated edition
  • First page.
    First page.
  • Pages 2-3.
    Pages 2-3.
  • Table of contents on pages 4 and 5.
    Table of contents on pages 4 and 5.
  • Introduction and profiles for Jeb and Notch.
    Introduction and profiles for Jeb and Notch.
  • A Short History of Minecraft.
    A Short History of Minecraft.
  • Continuation of A Short History of Minecraft.
    Continuation of A Short History of Minecraft.
  • Pages 12-14, touching on "technical stuff."
    Pages 12-14, touching on "technical stuff."
  • Pages 14-15, touching on controls.
    Pages 14-15, touching on controls.
  • Pages 16-17, continuing to explain controls.
    Pages 16-17, continuing to explain controls.
  • Page 19, explaining hotkey slots.
    Page 19, explaining hotkey slots.
  • Page 20, explaining the beginning of survival.
    Page 20, explaining the beginning of survival.
  • An interview with Jeb and Notch.
    An interview with Jeb and Notch.
  • The interview, continued.
    The interview, continued.
  • Pages 94-95, touching on achievements and links to websites.
    Pages 94-95, touching on achievements and links to websites.
  • Promotion for other guidebooks at the end.
    Promotion for other guidebooks at the end.

References

  1. ↑ "Minecraft: Essential Handbook" (Archive) – Amazon.
  2. ↑ "Beginner's Handbook (Minecraft)" (Archive) – Amazon.
  3. ↑ "Minecraft: Essential Handbook (Updated Edition): An Official Mojang Book" (Archive) – Amazon.
  4. ↑ "Minecraft Beginner's Handbook" (Archive) – Amazon. (Updated Edition)

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