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Old 01-06-2011, 11:05 AM   #10
Andrew H.
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Originally Posted by Fastolfe View Post
Buy the unreadable DRM ebook file or order the paper book if you want to ensure the author and the chain of greedy sharks who publish and distribute them get paid, or (better imho, but some authors don't like it) send the full amount directly to the author. Then download the DRM-free book from the darknet or scan the paper book and use that copy.
Blah, blah, blah, greedy sharks, blah, blah, blah.

If you want to leave out the publishers entirely, buy self-published books. It's easy. But pretending that publishers don't add any value to the books they select and edit is being willfully ignorant.
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