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| title = ''Minecraft: Mobestiary''
| author = [[Wikipedia:Alex Wiltshire|Alex Wiltshire]]
| cover = [[Wikipedia:Anton Stenvall|Anton Stenvall]]
| country = [[Minecraft:wikipedia:United States|United States]]
| language = English
| genre = Informational fiction
| location = ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]''
| publisher = Penguin Random House LLC
| date = October 5, 2017
| media = Print, Digital
| pages = 103
| ISBN = 
* ISBN-10|1524797162
* ISBN-13|978-1-5247-9716-4
| oclc = 4565676603
}}

The '''''Minecraft: Mobestiary''''' is a ''Minecraft'' book authored by Alex Wiltshire and illustrated by Anton Stenvall. In the book, a character known as the Naturalist explains how each mob works in detail according to his perspective in the Minecraft world. Most of the writing focuses on the in-game mechanics of each mob, but it occasionally references things from outside the game, such as the [[Minecraft:Rabbit#The Killer Bunny|killer bunny]] being "immortalized in a popular comedic play", [[Minecraft:TNT]] in the anatomy of a [[Minecraft:creeper]], the superstition of the [[Minecraft:chicken]] being a spy, and the origins of [[Minecraft:endermites]] being from between dimensions. There are also dissections of some of the mobs showing organs, bones, gas, magma, gears, and/or [[Minecraft:redstone]] depending on the mob.

== Synopsis ==
{{Quote|This book contains the life's work of a devoted naturalist and Minecraft mob expert. The Naturalist has collected information on the habits, habitats, and hallmarks of every creature descovered thus far, from the humble chicken to the terrifying ender dragon. These findings are illustrated with full-color sketches to ensure that you are fully prepared for what awaits.|Backcover description}}

== Quotes ==
{{Quote|With insider gaming info and tips, this is the official, definitive, fully illustrated guide to mobs—and how to outsmart them—in Minecraft. Minecraft: Mobestiary reveals the secrets of every mob in the game. You’ll find little-known facts about passive, neutral, hostile, utility, and boss mobs, as well as more general information about their locations, behaviors, threat levels, and drops. Written by Alex Wiltshire, who has made it his life’s work to study Minecraft’s mobs. Illustrated with field sketches throughout by Anton Stenvall.|Product details}}
== Trivia ==
* The sketch showing the anatomy of the creeper was likely based on official Minecraft merchandise created by JINX.<ref>{{Citation|url=http://www.jinx.com/p/minecraft_creeper_anatomy_premium_tee.html?catid=|title=Minecraft Creeper Anatomy Premium Tee|author=J!NX|website=jinx.com|date=June 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110630014033/http://www.jinx.com/p/minecraft_creeper_anatomy_premium_tee.html?catid=}}</ref>
** In {{MCD}}, there is an anatomical model showing the same anatomy.
** Even though the two sources mentioned above and more show creepers to have [[Minecraft:TNT]] inside their body, the official Brickheadz Lego set shows a creeper having a TNT in its head.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3hqxdUEwuI&t=164s</ref>
* The spy-chicken superstition mentioned by the Naturalist originated from a ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha|Alpha]] tutorial video made by Paul Soares Jr.<ref>{{YouTube link|I5EC5ymLWHs|Minecraft Tutorials - 14 - How to Survive & Thrive (Death & Compass)|paulsoaresjr|October 8, 2010}}</ref>
** In the beginning of the video, Paul was in a cave along with a chicken that seemed to watch him. Though he never mentioned it being a spy in the video itself, he jokingly stated in several comments on the video that the chicken was a spy sent by {{w|Saruman}} and that it had to be executed.
* Several pieces of artwork from the book were auctioned off as part of a charity event.<ref>{{Mcnet|buy-minecraft-art-help-charity|Buy Minecraft Art, Help Charity|October 17, 2017|Marsh Davies|20110630014033}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Pig Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Pigs]]
File:Sheep Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Sheep]]
File:Creeper Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Creeper]]
File:Ghast Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Ghast]]
File:Chicken Jockey Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Chicken jockey]]
File:Enderman Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Enderman]]
File:Magma Cube Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Magma cube]]
File:Vindicator Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Vindicator]]
File:Elder Guardian Mobestiary.jpg|[[Minecraft:Elder guardian]]
File:Wither boss Mobestiary.jpg|The [[Minecraft:wither]]
File:Ender Dragon Mobestiary.jpg|The [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]
File:Creeper anatomical model.png|[[Minecraft:MCD:Creeper|Creeper]] anatomical model from the house in the camp from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].
File:Creepus Explodus JINX.jpg|A t-shirt design depicting [[Minecraft:creeper]] anatomy.
File:Creeper Anatomy JINX.jpg|A vinyl figure depicting [[Minecraft:creeper]] anatomy.
File:Mobestiary Cover.jpg|Cover art of the book.
File:Mobestiary Exhibition header.webp
File:1524797162.01.S00G.JUMBOXXX.jpg|[[Minecraft:Cow|Cows]] (sketch only)
File:1524797162.01.S00F.JUMBOXXX.jpg|[[Minecraft:Chicken|Chickens]] (sketch only)
File:MobestiaryGuardian.jpg|[[Minecraft:Guardian]]
File:MobestiaryVex.jpg|[[Minecraft:Vex]]
File:MobestiaryEvoker.jpg|[[Minecraft:Evoker]]
File:MobestiarySlime.jpg|[[Minecraft:Slime]]
File:Another book giveaway.jpeg
</gallery>

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