Bookshelf

A Bookshelf is a block that is currently used for decorative purposes only. It can be crafted or naturally found in libraries in some strongholds, and the in the libraries of villages.

The Bookshelf is very resource demanding, as it requires a total of 9 items to craft. However, since Update 0.9.0, infinite terrain makes it easier to craft due to the availablity of all resources.

When destroyed, the Bookshelf only returns 3 Books, losing the Wooden Planks used to make it.

Crafting

 * 6 wooden planks + 3 Books = 1 Bookcase

The type of wooden plank has no effect on crafting. All planks work and all bookcases look the same.

Trivia

 * Bookshelves spawn naturally due to libraries in some strongholds, and the libraries of villages.
 * They were non-renewable before Update 0.9.0
 * Bookshelves are the only block that requires a book to craft.
 * In future updates, bookcases may have a use to enhance Enchanting effects of Enchantment Tables.