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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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)