The copyright holder didn't delist the books, eBay did.

From wsj:

> Online marketplace eBay Inc. said it is working to prevent the resale of six Dr. Seuss books that were pulled earlier this week by the company in charge of the late author’s works because they contain offensive imagery.

“pulled by the company in charge of the late authors work”. I’d say that is the copyright holder.

Personally I don't think the fact that it was a copyright holder makes this outcome much better. These publishers are also subject to the mob pressure that comes from the long march through the institutions (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_long_march_through_the_ins...). A few activist employees can force internal decision making, because everyone else might be afraid to speak against due to the threat of cancel culture - that is, they don't want to get fired because for speaking against the excesses of progressive left ideology.

Just like with tech companies' internal political culture or newsroom revolts sweeping all the major journalism houses, publishers have themselves experienced both internal employee activism and external pressures. Consider for example, that employees in Penguin House were in literal tears (https://reason.com/2020/11/25/jordan-peterson-12-rules-for-l...) because they decided to publish Jordan Peterson's new book. Or observe how activists associated with Rose City Antifa in Portland, Oregon tried to stop a local landmark book store (Powell's) from selling Andy Ngo's book "Unmasked", which details the criminal activity of local antifa cells (https://pen.org/press-release/pen-america-supports-powells-d...).

Book burning was once a far-fetched joke but it really is very much upon us. And it doesn't have to come in the literal form of a book burning. It's enough for the threat of "cancellation" to force the hand of authors, publishers, or retailers.

There is no such thing as an antifa cell. An antifa cell would imply an antifa organization.

But antifa is an activity, not an organization. Anyone can do antifa simply by opposing local fascist activity. It may be as simple as covering up fascist graffiti, or punching Richard Spencer. Some people do it with their friends, others alone. Every little bit helps, but more helps more. Try not to endanger yourself or non-fascists.

Antifa is most definitely an organization. The claim that it is an activity and not an organization is just low-tier gaslighting. Here's hard evidence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_City_Antifa

As noted, people may join together for anti-fascist activity, and any organization may participate in such activity. That does not imply an "Antifa" organization any more than the activity of fascists implies a Fascist organization.

There are many fascist and fascist-leaning groups and individuals, and many opposing them. Anyone may oppose them, without need for permission. Organizing with local others can produce greater effect. That also does not require permission.

Any existing organization may choose to engage in anti-fascist activity, possibly in coördination with other groups. That also does not imply an "Antifa" organization.

Opposition to fascism is everyone's responsibility. How that opposition may best be effected varies with circumstance. Rooting out fascism in police departments is an obviously important part of anti-fascist activity.

Times change and sometimes things that were once acceptable are no longer. Can you comment on this image from one of the books the publisher stopped printing: https://i.insider.com/4f6c8135eab8eae014000062?width=1100&fo...

Why should a company still feel like this is appropriate to publish?

Or this image: https://www.nepm.org/sites/wfcr/files/styles/medium/public/2...

Should we still be publishing this: https://imgur.com/ykQpXON