Minecraft is one of the craziest success stories in video game history. What started as a simple one-player project in 2009 has grown into one of the best-selling games of all time, now joining the likes of Super Mario Bros., Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V ” and “Pokemon Red/Blue” and other games, becoming one of the best-selling games. Soon, fans will get a first-hand look at the development of Minecraft through the upcoming Minecraft book.
Created by Mojang Studios and set to be published by Random House World later this year, Minecraft features 224 pages of rare crafting materials, in-game lore, and real-world history about the game’s development, making it The most comprehensive source of Minecraft information ever created. The book will be available in two editions: the standard hardcover edition launches on October 15th, and the numbered limited edition goes on sale two weeks later on October 29th.
$28 (originally $40)
The Minecraft Standard Edition is a 224-page hardcover book containing behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of this iconic game. The book covers everything from the history of Minecraft characters and creatures like Alex and Phantom, to stories about the wider Minecraft community, including mods like Feed The Beast, popular servers like Hypixel, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast. The book will also include extensive concept art, high-resolution renderings of in-game assets, and never-before-seen development materials.
The Standard Edition of Minecraft will be released on October 15th, and can be pre-ordered on Amazon for $28, which is a significant discount from the $40 list price. Ordering now is a smart choice because Amazon’s Pre-Order Guarantee ensures you get the book at the lowest price during ordering and shipping.
$225 (originally $250)
For die-hard Minecraft fans, you’ll want to check out the Minecraft Special Edition Bundle. The deluxe set includes an exclusive version of the book with alternate cover art and a clamshell box with a reversible translucent sleeve showing different Minecraft monsters on the cover. Each special edition book is numbered.
In addition to the special edition of the book, you’ll also get a selection of signed art prints from multiple Minecraft artists, including Doug John Miller, Minecraft comic artist Kazuyoshi Seto, and Mojang art director Markus “Junkboy” Toivonen, as well as a trifold to showcase them case.
The Minecraft Special Edition launches on October 29th and is available for pre-order on Amazon. The book is priced at $250, but pre-orders are currently discounted to $225. Admittedly, that’s still an eye-popping price. In fact, it’s one of the most expensive gaming art books we’ve ever seen.
If you want to own this piece of Minecraft history, you’d be wise to pre-order it as soon as possible. It’s worth reiterating that you won’t be charged until your order ships, and you’ll pay the lowest price Amazon offers between ordering and shipping. Essentially, you can pre-order now to ensure you get a copy, then cancel later if the price isn’t within your budget.
Game art books often get deep discounts ahead of release, and we’d be surprised if the Minecraft Special Edition still holds the $225 to $250 price tag on October 29th. If that happens, prices on the dealer market may actually increase.
The live-action “Minecraft” movie will premiere in theaters next year, and the “Minecraft” world will be released in time, allowing you to understand the history of “Minecraft” at any time. While we don’t know much about the movie’s plot, Jack Black is reportedly set to play Steve, one of the game’s protagonists. Emma Myers, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon and Jemaine Clement are also confirmed to star in the film. The film wrapped filming in April, so we expect more news to be revealed soon. In the meantime, check out our roundup of everything we know about the Minecraft movie for all the details shared so far.
The upcoming film isn’t the only non-gaming medium to tell stories about the Minecraft world. This modern classic has also been adapted into a variety of children’s book series, available on Amazon, including the six-book Woodsword Chronicles set for $35 (originally $60) and the Stonesword Saga six-book set, available on Amazon Price $34 (original price $60). You can also buy a bundle containing the trilogy of Minecraft novels—Crash, The Lost Diary, and The End—for just $22 (regularly $33).
