Yes. In fact, strictly speaking, we can only purchase physical books. We cannot really own ebooks. Even if an ebook doesn't have DRM it's usually watermarked wi

Yes. In fact, strictly speaking, we can only purchase physical books. We cannot really own ebooks. Even if an ebook doesn't have DRM it's usually watermarked with my name and the editor threatens to sue me if I lend it, loose it or if it gets stolen. We can purchase physical books but in a sense we can only rent ebooks, even if we pay only once for a lifetime lease.