The L Word: A Photographic Journal

Author: Jennifer Beals

Hardcover

INSIDER POV: L by Jennifer Beals is the only book about The L Word that features photographs, musings, and ephemera from the lead actorRESURGENCE IN FANBASE: The L Word has maintained a consistent fanbase since its premiere, which reached its 20th anniversary in January 2024, but it’s also seen a massive resurgence since the 2020 reboot, The L Word: Generation Q, premiered. This sparked interest again in the original series run, which currently is the source of numerous TikTok trends and garnered fans who were not even born during the original premiere. Members of the main cast, including Jennifer Beals, were recently tapped by Gen Z ultra-pop star Renee Rapp to introduce her at CoachellaAUTHOR’S PLATFORM: Jennifer Beals has a massive platform as a well-known actress and activist, with a current Instagram follower count of 562K.SALES SUPPORT GLSEN: A portion of every sale will be donated to the education organization GLSEN, which works to ensure that LGBTQ+ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.

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For the first time, take an intimate glimpse into the groundbreaking television show The L Word with behind-the-scenes photography taken by series star Jennifer Beals and ephemera from her personal archives.

Since its debut in 2004, The L Word has been a milestone of popular and queer culture. For six seasons, this iconic show broke barriers and brought on-screen visibility to the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community through the lives of a diverse group of women. Viewers followed the stories of beloved characters like Bette, Tina, Shane, Kit, and Alice, and their dynamic journeys with love, heartbreak, friendship, and triumph. Now, for the first time, Jennifer Beals invites you behind the scenes to witness the magic that took place during the making of this iconic show.

The L Word: A Photographic Journal showcases more than 400 rarely seen, extraordinarily candid photographs taken by Jennifer Beals on the set and behind the scenes of The L Word. These exquisite photographs, offer an intimate look into every aspect of the show, highlighting the real friendships, emotions, and creativity that contributed to its massive success. Also featuring a foreword and reminiscences from Jennifer, cast commentary, and intriguing ephemera such as scripts, call sheets, notes between actors, and production memos, this extraordinary book is the definitive portrait of the life, the laughter, and the love that was The L Word.

PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS, NEW AND OLD: With more than 200 hundred pages of artistic images and its sleek hardcover casing, this is an ideal gift that every L Word fan needs in their hands

NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CANDID MOMENTS: Examine unseen images that capture the incredible cast and crew in moments of laughter, focus, conversation, and celebration

INSIGHTS FROM YOUR FAVORITES: Enjoy quotes and reflections shared by the actresses and actors who played your favorite characters, that offer even more insight into what it was like bringing this revolutionary series to life

About the Author

Jennifer Beals is an American actress, photographer, and activist. She received critical acclaim for her role in Flashdance, the third highest-grossing film of 1983, for which she won the NAACP Image Award for Actress and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Jennifer attended Yale University, receiving a B.A. in American Literature in 1987; she deferred a term so she could film Flashdance. Jennifer has appeared in several notable films and is also well known for her support of women’s and gay rights.