Pixel art illustration of a closed brown leather book
Minecraft Java Item ID

Book ID

Book is a crafting material used for bookshelves, enchanting tables, and written books. It is crafted from 3 paper and 1 leather.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:book

Book Item Facts

CategoryMiscellaneous
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID340

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Book

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:book 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 340 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:book 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 340 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:book 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Book

Crafting Recipe

Combine 3 papers and 1 leather in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Book.

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What Can You Craft With Book?

Book is a crafting ingredient in 3 reviewed recipes:

Book Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:book 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:book 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:book 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:book

Book FAQ

What is the item ID for Book?

The item ID for Book is minecraft:book. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Book?

Book has the historical numerical ID 340, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:book instead.

How do I give myself Book in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:book 1 to give the nearest player one Book. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How do you craft Book?

Book is crafted on a crafting table with 3 papers and 1 leather, which yields 1 Book.

What can you craft with Book?

Book is used to craft Bookshelf, Enchanting Table, Book and Quill.

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