Which type of wood for a bookshelf?

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I want to make a desk top bookshelf that sits on my desk, something like below. What type of wood do I use, also what type of brackets do I need to fix it all together.

 
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The one in the video is factory manufactured , ikea style .
You could use mdf 18mm , easy to cut and finish , conti-board is probably cheapest but looks it.
For my desk I used oak block board , quite expensive but looks it . Do you have a budget ?
 
The one in the video is factory manufactured , ikea style .
You could use mdf 18mm , easy to cut and finish , conti-board is probably cheapest but looks it.
For my desk I used oak block board , quite expensive but looks it . Do you have a budget ?

Nope but my DIY skills are well, something that need working!

The one in the vid - was just to show what I want to do. The desk is 120cm wide and 70cm deep.

I will want it cutting from whoever I buy it from so all I have to do is attach the pieces.
 
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Nope but my DIY skills are well, something that need working!

The one in the vid - was just to show what I want to do. The desk is 120cm wide and 70cm deep.

I will want it cutting from whoever I buy it from so all I have to do is attach the pieces.
Then mdf would suit , makes sure you allow material thickness in design .
Can be screwed and glued together but screws must be piloted and kept 80mm away from edges to prevent splitting.
Or can be pinned and glued , but either method is more stable if you apply a thin backboard to prevent distortion .

Can be painted , varnished or oiled to finish .
 

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