Just buy it and strip the DRM from it. Philosophical arguments aside, the publisher/author got their money, you get a book you own which is what you wanted. Ass

Just buy it and strip the DRM from it. Philosophical arguments aside, the publisher/author got their money, you get a book you own which is what you wanted. Assuming you aren't then hosting it somewhere where everyone can download it for free nobody is harmed and there is no reason not to do this.