The L Word: A Photographic Journal

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. The L Word, seen through Jennifer Beals's own camera. Across six seasons from 2004, The L Word broke barriers, bringing LGBTQ+ women's lives to the screen through Bette, Tina, Shane, Kit, Alice and the rest. Throughout filming, Beals was taking photographs, and this book gathers more than 400 of them, rarely seen and wonderfully candid, from the set and behind the scenes. They capture the cast and crew laughing, working, talking and celebrating, and the real friendships behind the show. Beals adds a foreword and her own memories, alongside reflections from the cast and ephemera including scripts, call sheets, notes between actors and production memos. The definitive portrait of the show and the people who made it, and an essential gift for fans old and new. More than 400 candid photographs by Jennifer Beals Foreword and reminiscences from Beals, with cast reflections Scripts, call sheets, notes and production memos