Book and Quill
A writable book that lets you enter up to 100 pages of text. Signing it produces a written book that other players can read.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
Miscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.3
Item ID
Item IDbook_and_quill
Overview
Book and Quill is an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Book and Quill occupies a full inventory slot on its own.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Also known as Writable Book. Signing it converts it into a Written Book, which stacks to 16 and is no longer editable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Book and Quill in Minecraft?
Book and Quill is crafted at a Crafting Table using Book, Ink Sac, and Feather.
What is Book and Quill used for?
A writable book that lets you enter up to 100 pages of text. Signing it produces a written book that other players can read.
How many Book and Quill can you stack?
Book and Quill does not stack, so every one you carry costs its own slot and its own 1 Book, 1 Ink Sac, and 1 Feather.
Can Book and Quill be enchanted?
No. Book and Quill cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Book and Quill added to Minecraft?
Book and Quill was added in version 1.3.