New Pop-Up Picture Book "Ocean" Turns Every Page Into a Miniature Aquarium, Releasing August 21

Published: August 10, 2026
New Pop-Up Picture Book "Ocean" Turns Every Page Into a Miniature Aquarium, Releasing August 21

A new pop-up picture book, "Ocean," by author Elena Selena goes on sale August 21, published by PIE International.

A Picture Book as Beautiful as an Art Book

This pop-up picture book brings the ocean to life through finely engineered paper structures and luxurious finishing. Turn each page, and colorful fish appear to swim before your eyes as glowing jellyfish rise into view — like peering into a small aquarium. It's a special book to look at again and again, one that works beautifully as a display piece as well as a story to read, making it a lovely treat for yourself or a gift for someone special.

Book Details

Ocean

  • Format: Oversized A4 (272 × 220mm) / 10 pages (full color) / hardcover
  • Price: ¥3,200 plus tax
  • ISBN: 978-4-7562-6133-5 C8798
  • Author: Elena Selena
  • Release Date: August 21, 2026
  • Publisher: PIE International

About the Author

Elena Selena

Born in Lithuania in 1993. Since 2017, she has worked as a pop-up book artist based in France, also active as an illustrator and graphic designer.

Full-Page Preview Video Now Available

A preview video showing the beautiful pop-up mechanisms on every page is now available. Be sure to take a look.