MINECRAFT · ITEM
Book
- Item
A basic crafting ingredient and enchanting material that stacks to 64 and can be given via command.
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About
The Book is a common item in Minecraft used primarily as a crafting component for bookshelves, lecterns, and enchanting tables. It is also the base material for written books and can hold enchantments when combined with an enchanting table.
Because it stacks to 64, books are efficient to store and distribute in bulk. Admins can spawn copies quickly using the /give command, which is useful when setting up library builds or restocking servers with enchanting supplies. Books have no hardness or digability values because they exist only as inventory items, not as placed blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What items are related to the Book?
- See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Book, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
- Which game is the Book from?
- The Book is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
- When was the Book data last updated?
- The Book entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
- Can I get the Book without spawning it?
- Yes. The Book can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
- What is the Book?
- A basic crafting ingredient and enchanting material that stacks to 64 and can be given via command.
- What is the Book used for?
- The Book is a common item in Minecraft used primarily as a crafting component for bookshelves, lecterns, and enchanting tables. It is also the base material for written books and can hold enchantments when combined with an enchanting table.
- What is the item id of the Book?
- The item id of the Book is minecraft:book.
- What is the numerical id of the Book?
- The numerical id of the Book is 340.
- What is the give command of the Book?
- The give command of the Book is /give @p minecraft:book 1.
- What is the stackable of the Book?
- The stackable of the Book is Yes.
- What is the max stack size of the Book?
- The max stack size of the Book is 64.