How to make a Book in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a book with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a book is an important basic item in your inventory. Books can be used to make enchanted books or bookshelves.
Let's explore how to make a book.
Supported Platforms
A book is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
Xbox 360 | Yes |
Xbox One | Yes |
PS3 | Yes |
PS4 | Yes |
Wii U | Yes |
Nintendo Switch | Yes |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes (0.12.1) |
Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Book in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
Required Materials to make a Book
These are the materials you can use to craft a book in Minecraft:
How to craft a Book in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Book
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a book, place 3 papers and 1 leather in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a book, it is important that the papers and leather are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 paper in the first box, 1 paper in the second box, and 1 paper in the third box. In the second row, there should be 1 leather in the first box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a book.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the book will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Book to Inventory
Once you have crafted a book, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a book in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Book (minecraft:book) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Book (minecraft:book) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Book (minecraft:book) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Book (minecraft:book) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Book (minecraft:book) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a book has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Book (minecraft:book) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Book
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Book is:
/give @p book 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Book is:
/give @p book 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Book is:
/give @p book 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Book is:
/give @p book 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Book is:
/give @p book 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Book is:
/give @p book 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Book is:
/give @p book 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Book is:
/give @p book 1 0
Things to Make with Books
You can use books to make items in Minecraft such as: