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

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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

About Book in Minecraft

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

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

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