David Ishii's bookstore reflected his passion for books and life.

Source: Deborah Todd

David Ishii and his pal Coach, whose friendship has been immortalized in paintings by Jenny Fillius.

Source: Doug Ing

David Ishii on the phone: He never gave up a rotary-dial telephone.

Source: Doug Ing

David Ishii at his bookstore

Source: Doug Ing

David Ishii, left, with Frank Abe on Sept. 27, 2011, at Safeco Field. It was the next-to-final game of the Seattle Mariners season and the last game Ishii attended.

David Ishii with the writers' daughter, Alice, at his bookstore in 2005.

Source: Laureen Mar

The logo David Ishii used for his longtime book business

David Ishii's early spot was called the "Rising Sun and Friends."