I.F. Stone

I.F. Stone was an American investigative journalist renowned for his incisive reporting and independent spirit. He gained prominence through his self-published newsletter, "I.F. Stone's Weekly," which became a hallmark of investigative journalism. The publication was later ranked 16th in a survey of "The Top 100 Works of Journalism in the United States in the 20th Century," cementing Stone's legacy as a pioneering figure in the field.

Known for his meticulous research and willingness to challenge authority, Stone carved a unique niche in journalism by scrutinizing government actions and exposing inconsistencies in official narratives. His work often focused on civil liberties, political corruption, and foreign policy, earning him respect for his unwavering commitment to truth. Though he operated outside mainstream media outlets, his influence extended far beyond his newsletter, inspiring generations of journalists to pursue accountability and transparency.
A Nonconformist History of Our Times Books
# Title Year
1 The Hidden History of the Korean War 1969
2 Polemics and Prophecies: 1967–1970 1970
3 The Truman Era: 1945–1952 1972
4 The War Years: 1939–1945 1988
5 The Truman Era 1945-1952 1988
6 In a Time of Torment: 1961–1967 1989
7 The Haunted Fifties: 1953–1963 1989
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Underground to Palestine 1946
2 Che Guevara: Guerilla Warfare 1961
3 The I.F. Stone's Weekly Reader 1973
4 The Best of I.F. Stone 1973
5 Nonconformist History of Our Times 1988
6 The Trial of Socrates 1988
Forbidden Bookshelf Books
# Title Year
1 Underground to Palestine 1946
2 The Hidden History of the Korean War 1969
3 Blowback (By: Christopher Simpson) 1988
4 The Polk Conspiracy (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Kati Marton) 1990
5 Science of Coercion (By: Christopher Simpson) 1994
6 Thy Will Be Done (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Gerard Colby, Charlotte Dennett) 1995
7 Interference (By: Dan E. Moldea) 1995
8 The Lords of Creation (By: Gretchen Morgenson) 2014
9 The Search for an Abortionist (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Nancy Howell Lee) 2014
10 The Phoenix Program (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Douglas Valentine) 2014
11 Du Pont Dynasty (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Gerard Colby) 2014
12 Assassination on Embassy Row (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Saul Landau, John Dinges) 2014
13 The Assassination of New York (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Robert Fitch) 2014
14 The Hoffa Wars (By: Dan E. Moldea) 2015
15 Deadly Deceits (By: Ralph W. McGehee) 2015
16 Votescam (By: Kenneth F. Collier) 2015
17 Inside Job (By: Stephen Pizzo, Mary Fricker, Paul Muolo) 2015
18 Dallas '63 (By: Peter Dale Scott) 2015
19 Friendly Fascism (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Bertram M. Gross) 2016
20 The Culture of Cities (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Lewis Mumford) 2016
21 The Wages of War (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Charles Sheehan-Miles, Richard Severo, Lewis Milford) 2016
22 All Honorable Men (By: Christopher Simpson) 2016
23 Not by Might, Nor by Power (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Moshe Menuhin) 2017
24 Dark Victory (By: Dan E. Moldea) 2017
25 The Splendid Blond Beast (By: Christopher Simpson) 2017
26 Ropes of Sand (By: Mark Crispin Miller, Wilbur Crane Eveland) 2018
27 Hidden Terrors (By: Mark Crispin Miller, A.J. Langguth) 2018
I.F. Stone Anthologies
# Title Year
1 We Accuse 1965
2 The Eloquent Essay 2000
3 Assassination on Embassy Row 2014