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Minecraft: Blockopedia
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about the amazing blocks of Minecraft in this mega-oversized Blockopedia that comes in a ground-breaking new hexagonal format!
Presented in a ground-breaking format - a hexagonal book - Blockopedia contains everything you need to know to make the most of the blocks that make up the Minecraft world. It's a beautiful and comprehensive reference tool for beginners and more experienced players alike.
Written by Alex Wiltshire, former editor of Edge Magazine and expert gamer, Blockopedia is fully illustrated and packed with essential information about each Minecraft block. Encyclopedic in its approach, each block is featured with a general overview of its properties, as well as little-known trivia and expert advice on what to do with it. From basic plants and ores to enchantment tables and End stone, you'll find every single block in here, including information on the new blocks released in the eagerly anticipated 1.8 game update.
Presented in a ground-breaking format - a hexagonal book - Blockopedia contains everything you need to know to make the most of the blocks that make up the Minecraft world. It's a beautiful and comprehensive reference tool for beginners and more experienced players alike.
Written by Alex Wiltshire, former editor of Edge Magazine and expert gamer, Blockopedia is fully illustrated and packed with essential information about each Minecraft block. Encyclopedic in its approach, each block is featured with a general overview of its properties, as well as little-known trivia and expert advice on what to do with it. From basic plants and ores to enchantment tables and End stone, you'll find every single block in here, including information on the new blocks released in the eagerly anticipated 1.8 game update.
312 pages, Hardcover
First published December 4, 2014
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December 15, 2025
The Mojang books always deliver, but I was particularly wowed by this one. The book comes in a box and is actually a hexagonal shaped book, to look like a Minecraft block. Each page that introduces the block has a cool full page image that covers the hexagon three way the grass block does on the front cover. It isn't strictly blocks too, covering every item from ores to flowers to fence to brewing stand to Redstone repeater to command block to Dragon egg (You get the picture!). It's also a huge book with over 300 pages.
Loads of facts about each block (blast resistance, light level etc) and lots of little tips and hacks for using them. For example, I didn't know that you could make wool from 4 spider string, making survival easier if you can't find enough sheep quickly; or that if you arrange correctly, just 4 water blocks can irrigate 320 farmland blocks; or that you can use sugar cane as a breathing tower to explore the ocean depths as it doesn't let water in.
Loads of facts about each block (blast resistance, light level etc) and lots of little tips and hacks for using them. For example, I didn't know that you could make wool from 4 spider string, making survival easier if you can't find enough sheep quickly; or that if you arrange correctly, just 4 water blocks can irrigate 320 farmland blocks; or that you can use sugar cane as a breathing tower to explore the ocean depths as it doesn't let water in.
May 13, 2022
cool but agonisingly outdated and inconsistent in format
lists mob heads as creative only when as we all know creeper, zombie and skeleton heads can be obtained by blowing up the respective mob with a charged creeper although only one mob head can be obtained from s single explosion and is chosen randomly if there is a group.
lists mob heads as creative only when as we all know creeper, zombie and skeleton heads can be obtained by blowing up the respective mob with a charged creeper although only one mob head can be obtained from s single explosion and is chosen randomly if there is a group.
May 19, 2018
its cool
June 1, 2018
Ingham
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November 26, 2018
Oj, ku var uzzināt daudz ko jaunu par blokiem, taču mani besīja megamazie burti!
October 7, 2019
I did not know a lot of things in here!!! For instance, the bit about barriers..
June 17, 2021
outdated
October 6, 2025
Excellent book. Improved my understanding of furniture.
April 22, 2015
Review written for and published by Portland Book Review on April 20th:
Videogames are incredibly popular in our culture. Currently one of the most popular games is Minecraft, a game that lets you build almost anything in the world you desire. The game is particularly quirky due to its highly pixilated and blocky style, reminiscent of much older games. That’s where Minecraft: Blockopedia comes in. Since there are so many different materials you can collect to build a myriad of items and so many of the blocks look similar to one another, this book acts as a colorful reference book for people looking for more detailed information.
The book includes the various minerals and plants (sand, gold, grass, etc.) that can be found in the game, as well as recipes to create items out of these simpler elements. Typically, the left-hand page is the image of what the particular block in question looks like within the game. On the facing right-hand page is where readers will find information about the block such as its location, function, properties, essential information, and trivia. Certain blocks will have a following set of pages with even more information.
The book itself is sold within a black viewing box and is shaped as a hexagon to resemble the blocks that build the game. While cute and certainly thematic, the design makes the stability of the binding much weaker than if the book had been printed in the traditional square format. Overall, the book would made a great gift for the hardcore Minecraft fan, but may end up as more a novelty item than a functional guide due to the ease and convenience of the already plentiful and easy to search internet guides.
Videogames are incredibly popular in our culture. Currently one of the most popular games is Minecraft, a game that lets you build almost anything in the world you desire. The game is particularly quirky due to its highly pixilated and blocky style, reminiscent of much older games. That’s where Minecraft: Blockopedia comes in. Since there are so many different materials you can collect to build a myriad of items and so many of the blocks look similar to one another, this book acts as a colorful reference book for people looking for more detailed information.
The book includes the various minerals and plants (sand, gold, grass, etc.) that can be found in the game, as well as recipes to create items out of these simpler elements. Typically, the left-hand page is the image of what the particular block in question looks like within the game. On the facing right-hand page is where readers will find information about the block such as its location, function, properties, essential information, and trivia. Certain blocks will have a following set of pages with even more information.
The book itself is sold within a black viewing box and is shaped as a hexagon to resemble the blocks that build the game. While cute and certainly thematic, the design makes the stability of the binding much weaker than if the book had been printed in the traditional square format. Overall, the book would made a great gift for the hardcore Minecraft fan, but may end up as more a novelty item than a functional guide due to the ease and convenience of the already plentiful and easy to search internet guides.
December 30, 2016
"Minecraft: Blockopedia" is another book about highly popular Minecraft game written by Alex Wiltshire (Scholastic Inc.) and this time the subject are blocks, all of them 112 explained in full detail.
The first thing that make this new Minecraft guide appealing is its look -– the book is designed in a shape of a block that gives kind of 3D impression of guide cover. Inside fans of Minecraft will be happy to find a very detailed description of all 112 block of the game that combines with nice artwork makes this guide a nice combination of content and looks.
The book content is within divided in different categories that overall creates an impression this book is more a reference guide than a book you are going to read from beginning '‘til the end. Still if you are looking for guide that will in one place include all of the information, eliminating the need for Internet browsing searching for some particular information, Minecraft: Blockopedia is definitely title worth your consideration.
Taking into account the amount of information on more than 300 pages, this guide will be useful even for the experienced players, but my recommendation is that primarily it should be purchased by those new and intermediately experienced players who will be able to take full advantage of all the wealth of information it offers.
The first thing that make this new Minecraft guide appealing is its look -– the book is designed in a shape of a block that gives kind of 3D impression of guide cover. Inside fans of Minecraft will be happy to find a very detailed description of all 112 block of the game that combines with nice artwork makes this guide a nice combination of content and looks.
The book content is within divided in different categories that overall creates an impression this book is more a reference guide than a book you are going to read from beginning '‘til the end. Still if you are looking for guide that will in one place include all of the information, eliminating the need for Internet browsing searching for some particular information, Minecraft: Blockopedia is definitely title worth your consideration.
Taking into account the amount of information on more than 300 pages, this guide will be useful even for the experienced players, but my recommendation is that primarily it should be purchased by those new and intermediately experienced players who will be able to take full advantage of all the wealth of information it offers.
December 20, 2015
One of my housemates bought me this for Xmas last year because I am such a Minecraft fiend and can spend hours being utterly absorbed in building and perfecting different structures. I am an expert in not using blocks for their "intended" purposes because stairs, fences, crafting tables and the various machines, can make interesting textured designs.
Though I was happy enough to thumb through this gift book on receiving it, I'm honestly not sure it's really worth the money. I say that because Minecraft is so well documented online already and new blocks, items and entities are being added or tweaked all the time (even more so if you install separate player made mods), making this book almost out of date before even being printed.
However, I was quite tickled by the unusual hexagonal shape of the book that makes it look like a 3D block and I always find Minecraft information interesting to read regardless of the format. I even learnt about one or two things I didn't already know (or had forgotten along the way).
Overall I'd say that this book is informative and easy to read, with many full colour images to depict what the text is on about, but you could save yourself money by simply Googling for "Minecraft Wiki" and reading exactly the same information there.
Though I was happy enough to thumb through this gift book on receiving it, I'm honestly not sure it's really worth the money. I say that because Minecraft is so well documented online already and new blocks, items and entities are being added or tweaked all the time (even more so if you install separate player made mods), making this book almost out of date before even being printed.
However, I was quite tickled by the unusual hexagonal shape of the book that makes it look like a 3D block and I always find Minecraft information interesting to read regardless of the format. I even learnt about one or two things I didn't already know (or had forgotten along the way).
Overall I'd say that this book is informative and easy to read, with many full colour images to depict what the text is on about, but you could save yourself money by simply Googling for "Minecraft Wiki" and reading exactly the same information there.
October 14, 2015
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August 8, 2015
This is an excellent book about Minecraft blocks! I like the design, although it's a bit flimsy in the spine with heavy use. I liked the descriptions of all the blocks, the cool tips and tricks, and the random trivia facts. It could have used a bit more detail in some areas for more complicated blocks, so if you are looking for detailed description of each block and its 500 uses, this is not the book for you! However, it's a great and fun introduction to Minecraft, especially as a reference guide to go along with some of the more detailed gameplay books.
I would recommend this book to any lovers of Minecraft.
I would recommend this book to any lovers of Minecraft.
March 26, 2016
I am a big Minecraft fan so when I was given this book I was thrilled! I began to read and realised that it didn't in fact have all the items in the game like I was hoping. Wouldn't a blockopedia have ALL of the items so far? And unless they are planning to update the book to every new update of Minecraft, the book is a bit of a waste of money and space. I suggest that they create a website version of Minecraft Blockopedia so that it can be updated frequently.
Overall, this was an easy read and I did pick up a lot of things I didn't know before. It just needs some tweaking.
Overall, this was an easy read and I did pick up a lot of things I didn't know before. It just needs some tweaking.
May 18, 2016
Another Minecraft book that is redundant to the free online Minecraft Wiki, but lacks the detail. It also tends to be ridiculously expensive, which makes it harder to justify spending money for the convenience of not having to read it online. Half the pages are nothing more than supersized images of the various blocks, so the actual content is even less than it appears.
It's a good novelty item as a gift for Minecraft fanatics, but if you want useful information, there's better sources out there (both paid and free).
It's a good novelty item as a gift for Minecraft fanatics, but if you want useful information, there's better sources out there (both paid and free).
July 18, 2015
I do not play Minecraft, but I will watch my children and they really liked this book.
The book was very informative and the information within it was practical, well structured and written in a language that can be understood by players of all levels.
The shape of the book, is unanimous with the game and gave it an anesthetic that you won't get if you read this book in a digital format.
Highly recommended.
The book was very informative and the information within it was practical, well structured and written in a language that can be understood by players of all levels.
The shape of the book, is unanimous with the game and gave it an anesthetic that you won't get if you read this book in a digital format.
Highly recommended.
January 15, 2016
Minecraft: Blockopedia is a highly useful resource for the Minecraft fan from beginner to expert. Every block in Minecraft is explained, from where you can find them, their function, to crafting information and even expert advice. Blocks from the Overworld, Nether and End are included as well as Redstone blocks. Reviewer 16
July 11, 2016
I really love the design of this book - it's a joy to hold it!
The layout of the contents is clear and straightforwards, with a full page picture of the block in question on the left side and information on the right. All pictures are very clear, too.
Really, if you play Minecraft and are a bibliophile with a coffee table, I would recommend this book. :)
The layout of the contents is clear and straightforwards, with a full page picture of the block in question on the left side and information on the right. All pictures are very clear, too.
Really, if you play Minecraft and are a bibliophile with a coffee table, I would recommend this book. :)
June 9, 2015
Very good book and I learned about every block in minecraft that makes me a very good minecraft player
September 29, 2015
verry aswome
January 15, 2016
The weirdest shaped book I have ever seen. The graphics and information were actually pretty good. I learned a whole about a game I will probably never play.
January 25, 2016
Good book, kids enjoyed it. They knew some of the information and learned a bit more. Fantastic shape although it was a bit overpriced.
February 14, 2016
gives good imformashon!
March 10, 2015
AWESOME IT GOES OVER LITERALLY EVERY BLOCK THERE IS
October 4, 2017
Extremely helpful knowledge about minecraft.
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