Creator Profile
Dan Kainen
11 Books
Dan Kainen is an artist, designer, and inventor best known for creating the innovative 'Photicular' book series. His popular works, including Safari, Ocean, and Polar, use specially designed lenticular technology to create the illusion of fluid, three-dimensional motion on the printed page. Through these visually interactive books, Kainen provides an immersive way for readers to explore the animal kingdom and the natural world.
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Books in "Photicular"
Celebrate the history and beauty of our nation in a completely new way. Step straight into the bustling energy of New York's Times Square, or watch wild horses gallop freely across the open plains. This remarkable book uses special moving images to bring eight iconic American scenes to life right in front of you. Witness the majestic colors of the aurora lighting up the Alaskan skies, and see the classic entertainment of Steamboat Willie in motion. Created to honor the country's two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, this journey combines incredible visuals with fascinating historical facts. You will learn the deep meaning behind each of these powerful images and discover their important place in our shared history. It is a stunning visual adventure that honors the diverse landscapes, exciting culture, and incredible milestones that make up the story of America.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
Get ready for the most adorable animal adventure ever. Open this book and watch baby animals play, run, and explore right on the page. See a fluffy litter of puppies dash happily through the green grass. Watch a brave little lion cub practice its very first roar, and see a tiny chimpanzee banging around with pure joy. These special moving pictures show you exactly how a mama bear plays with her cub and how a clumsy sea lion pup lounges in the warm sun. Along with watching them move, you will learn amazing facts about how young animals grow up in the wild. Discover how they build strong bonds with their families, sharpen their natural instincts, and learn the skills they need to survive. It is a wonderful look into the lives of nature's cutest new arrivals.
6-8 Years
The Amazing Animals of Australia: A Photicular Book
Journey into the vast, dusty wilderness of Australia, where the heat waves dance and the wildlife is completely unlike anything else on the planet. Turn the pages to see a frilled lizard pop up on two legs and race across the scorching desert floor. Watch a kangaroo hop right before your eyes, and see a vibrant peacock spider perform its incredible dancing display. This unique book features special moving images that bring eight amazing Australian creatures to life as you hold it. You will feel like you are trekking through the remote outback as you read fascinating details about how these animals survive in such a harsh, isolated environment. Discover the secrets of their daily habits and explore the wild beauty of the land Down Under. Get ready for a breathtaking adventure that places the most unusual animals on Earth directly into your hands.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
Pack your bags for an exciting trip to the African savanna. When you open this book, the animals actually move. Watch a spotted cheetah bound across the grass and see a huge African elephant snap its giant ears. You will even spot a gentle gorilla munching on green leaves right from a branch. Using special moving pictures, this adventure brings the wild straight to you. Read the exciting journal of a real trip along the Mara River in Kenya and discover amazing facts about all the animals you meet along the way. Learn how fast they run, what they eat, and where they sleep. It feels just like a real wildlife adventure. Get ready to explore the thrilling world of African animals in a way you have never seen before.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
Take a deep breath and dive underwater in a spectacular submarine journey. Inside these pages, the creatures of the deep ocean truly come to life and swim right before your eyes. Watch amazing marine animals glide, float, and dart through the water using magical moving pictures. You will learn all about eight incredible ocean creatures and uncover fascinating facts about their watery homes. Find out how big they grow, what they like to eat, and how they survive in the deep blue sea. The adventure begins with an exciting story about exploring the ocean in a real submersible. Get ready to discover the beautiful, mysterious world beneath the waves and meet the wonderful animals that call the ocean their home.
6-8 Years
12 Pages
Look up into the sky and discover the fascinating behaviors of the feathered creatures flying above us. With special moving images, this book places a living aviary right into your hands. Watch a tiny hummingbird hover while sipping sweet nectar from a bright flower. See a majestic owl blink its large eyes, and witness a dedicated mother songbird feeding her hungry new hatchlings. You will even see geese migrating in a perfect flying V formation and penguins hopping playfully across the ice. As you watch these eight beautiful bird species in action, you will read all about their surprising and weird habits. Discover how birds learn new tricks, how they build their nests, and the incredible journeys they take across the globe. Step into the wonderful world of birds and learn exactly what makes them so extraordinary.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
Step right into the deep, leafy shadows of the rain forest. The jungle is humid, wild, and bursting with hidden creatures. When you open these pages, the animals do not just sit still. Thanks to special moving pictures, they actually leap, crawl, and soar right before your eyes.
You will watch a huge tarantula scuttle quickly across the damp forest floor. Look up to see a bright red and green macaw flying high above the treetops. You might even spot a fierce Bengal tiger prowling silently through the vines.
This adventure lets you explore one of the most vibrant habitats on Earth without ever leaving your room. Get ready to meet the amazing animals that call the jungle home and see them move as if you were standing right there in the wild.
6-8 Years
Travel a hundred million years back in time to an Earth ruled by giants. In this incredible journey, the dinosaurs are not just ancient bones in a museum. Through special moving pictures, these legendary creatures actually stomp, snap, and lumber right on the page.
You will stand face to face with a herd of massive sauroposeidons swinging their impossibly long necks across the sunny plains. Watch out for the feathered velociraptor waving its arms as it hunts. Every turn of the page brings a different extinct giant back to life.
Discover fascinating facts about how these prehistoric beasts lived, hunted, and survived. It is your chance to step into the past and witness the most amazing animals to ever walk the planet, moving right in front of your eyes.
6-8 Years
Step right into the hidden, scurrying world of insects. With every turn of the page, you can actually watch a leaf-cutter ant haul a massive leaf up a branch or see a grasshopper dive straight for its next meal. This is not a regular book. It uses special moving pictures to bring eight different bug species to life right in your hands. You will see a tarantula skittering across the floor and stare into the enormous, blinking eyes of a damselfly. Along with these incredible moving images, you will discover fascinating facts about how these tiny creatures survive, move, and behave in the wild. Read all about the surprising secrets of their daily lives and get an up-close look at the tiny world happening all around you. It is the perfect adventure for anyone curious about the amazing, crawling creatures that share our planet.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
Come face to face with some of the most beautiful and rare animals on our planet. This is not an ordinary trip to the zoo. Thanks to amazing moving pictures, you can watch these spectacular creatures run, play, and fly right on the page in front of you.
You will see a gentle panda munching on fresh green leaves and a massive elephant splashing in a cool river. Watch a tiny bumblebee hover in the air and a baby rhinoceros trot across the grassy savanna. Each turn of the page introduces you to an animal that needs our help to survive.
Learn why these special animals are in danger and discover how people are working hard to protect them. It is a stunning, up close look at the wild world that will inspire you to care for nature and its incredible wildlife.
6-8 Years
Bundle up and travel to the absolute ends of the Earth. Open these pages and watch a walrus lumber across the frozen snowy ice, or see a playful team of sled dogs sprinting directly toward you. Using incredible technology, the images inside this book actually move as you turn the pages, giving you a front-row seat to the freezing habitats of the North and South Poles. You will see a beluga whale breach the ocean surface, watch a mother polar bear play with her energetic cubs, and even witness the breathtaking, shimmering colors of the Northern Lights in the night sky. Alongside these moving scenes, you will uncover the vital survival secrets of these extreme environments. Learn the actual size, range, and habits of these resilient creatures. It is an unforgettable journey into the ice and snow, bringing the magic of the frozen wild straight into your hands.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years