Dan Weinstein at his Iliad bookstore in North Hollywood. The shop, which specializes in used and specialty books, has been able to survive in an age of e-books, Amazon.com and big-box bookstores, thanks to a loyal following and its rare finds.
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PHOTOS: North Hollywood bookstore surviving in digital age

Dan Weinstein at his Iliad bookstore in North Hollywood. The shop, which specializes in used and specialty books, has been able to survive in an age of e-books, Amazon.com and big-box bookstores, thanks to a loyal following and its rare finds.

Dan Weinstein at his Iliad bookstore in North Hollywood. The shop, which specializes in used and specialty books, has been able to survive in an age of e-books, Amazon.com and big-box bookstores, thanks to a loyal following and its rare finds. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Karen David, 4, sits amid the bookshelves reading a children's book.

Karen David, 4, sits amid the bookshelves reading a children’s book. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Dan Weinstein looks at the author's signature in an Ernest Hemingway book.

Dan Weinstein looks at the author’s signature in an Ernest Hemingway book. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Paul Allison of North Hollywood looks for books at Iliad after riding his bike to the store.

Paul Allison of North Hollywood looks for books at Iliad after riding his bike to the store. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Iliad Owner Dan Weinstein shows off an 18th century leather-bound French science book.

Iliad Owner Dan Weinstein shows off an 18th century leather-bound French science book. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Zola the cat, a furry fixture of the shop, is among the homey touches that appeal to many Iliad customers.

Zola the cat, a furry fixture of the shop, is among the homey touches that appeal to many Iliad customers. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Hugh Chitwood, in plaid shirt, and Paul Allison browse through boxes of free books outside the shop.

Hugh Chitwood, in plaid shirt, and Paul Allison browse through boxes of free books outside the shop. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Owner Dan Weinstein outside the Iliad, which he named because of its original location: next to a video shop called the Odyssey.

Owner Dan Weinstein outside the Iliad, which he named because of its original location: next to a video shop called the Odyssey. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

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