i think it was doctorow who addressed this, saying that he would rather you not bypass his publishers that way because they formed a valuable part of the book e

i think it was doctorow who addressed this, saying that he would rather you not bypass his publishers that way because they formed a valuable part of the book ecosystem and he would rather they continued to make their share and keep publishing books. so if you want to support him after getting a copy for free, just buy one of his books, which supports the author and the publishing industry, and moreover helps prove a continuing demand for his works.