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Jennifer Beals gives us a sneak peek at her "L Word" photography book

by
Dorothy Snarker

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how much is a picture by Jennifer Beals worth? Is it worth a thousand words plus a sippy cup? The actress released a preview of her new photography book as one of the extras in The L Word Season 6 DVD set.

The final season set came out yesterday and with it came a behind-the-scenes look at the series through Jennifer’s lens. She calls the images a “photographic journal” taken to help her preserve and remember the time she spend on the show, from rehearsals to dinners and photoshoots. She also saved her scripts, call sheets and other moments, some which will also make their way into the book.

Jennifer wrote in a prologue to the preview, “Mostly, I wanted to remember the joy, because no matter where the storylines went, we always managed to have fun.”

Some of the images have made the rounds before and others are new. This one in particular makes me wish Jennifer had been standing in front of a three-way mirror instead.

All proceeds from the book will go to charity, split between the Matthew Shephard Foundation and co-star Mia Kirshner’s I Live Here Foundation. No word yet on a publisher or publish date. But now we can all eagerly anticipate ogling our favorite L Word actresses, for a good cause.

Some other great shots:

Marlee Matlin snapping back.

Laurel Holloman and soon-to-be Lola.

Kate Moennig, Leisha Hailey and Kate’s dog, Floyd, all gussied up.

Kelly Lynch, manning up.

Erin Daniels, reminding us that we will always miss Dana’s smile.

See the rest of the set here, courtesy of Tibette.com.

So, are you ready to fork over however many sippy cups it takes to buy this book?

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    • Submitted by
    Dorothy Snarker
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:00pm.
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    Sandra's picture

    *gasp*

    Submitted by
    Sandra (55 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:14pm.

    omg!!!!! yes!!!! im am sooooo in line for this :D 

    <<S>>

    jordan-writes's picture

    Wow

    Submitted by
    jordan-writes (274 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:20pm.

    So this is the way? It's the way that they lived? It's the way that they lived and loved?

    http://jordan-writes.blogspot.com/

    RainbowSheep's picture

    Wahahahahaha! Well done, my

    Submitted by
    RainbowSheep (213 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:45pm.

    Wahahahahaha! Well done, my friend. Well done.

    ---------------------------------------------------------

    Callie: You don't even like sandwiches!

    Arizona: But I like the girl who has the sandwiches.

    strict machine's picture

    ahahaha

    Submitted by
    strict machine (4791 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 4:06pm.

    best comment of the day!  love it 

     

    where be the fighting and the fucking?  i want the fighting, specially if they are fighting ilene

    ohbrietta's picture

    story idea

    Submitted by
    ohbrietta (53 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 4:32pm.

    Yes!

    "To celebrate The L Word ending, we're having a time travel christmas special back to ancient Rome, featuring Ilene herself! Like Doctor Who, but lame and gay. Lesbian Gladiator, followed by a special Lesbian Orgy, which will not feature Ilene. Also, Lesbian Shark-Jumping. "

    Sure beats random turkish oil wrestling, though that was kind of hot. 

    strict machine's picture

    girl, i like your idea

    Submitted by
    strict machine (4791 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 4:59pm.
    could we factor in a mountain lion
    ohbrietta's picture

    But of course!

    Submitted by
    ohbrietta (53 posts)
    on October 23, 2009 - 2:40pm.
    And it should be extra big, named "Lionbian," and fight with a sword.
    strict machine's picture

    i like you

    Submitted by
    strict machine (4791 posts)
    on October 23, 2009 - 2:54pm.
    you amuse me hugely
    Fia's picture

    definitely

    Submitted by
    Fia (37 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:24pm.
    just definitely
    Justlikeadream's picture

    I love this

    Submitted by
    Justlikeadream (81 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:26pm.
    I would love to get it it looks great!
    Nicole's picture

    excited

    Submitted by
    Nicole (5 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:28pm.

    oh yes, most definitely excited for this!!!

    Brennan's picture

    Dana!!

    Submitted by
    Brennan (46 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:31pm.
    OMG I was so heart broken when Dana died! That had to be one of the worst moments on the L Word. So sad! :(
    Cerulean Skii's picture

    Must have

    Submitted by
    Cerulean Skii (885 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:36pm.

    I have to get this book!

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out? -Descartes

    *Kiki*'s picture

    *claps*

    Submitted by
    *Kiki* (204 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:38pm.

    Hell yeees!!! Soooo excited!!!

    The first photo of Leisha hugging Mia, Kate and Rose. OMG!!! So hot.

    _________ 

    vivono nella speranza

    Laura's picture

    Naww

    Submitted by
    Laura (1365 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:38pm.

    I love that shot of Marlee. x) 

     

    "I am, you know"
    "What?"
    "Yours"

    Shanti's picture

    Love the pics

    Submitted by
    Shanti (45 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:43pm.

    But I'm going to pass on the dvd box set.

    Paulina's picture

    release date?

    Submitted by
    Paulina (21 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:46pm.
    when can we buy the book???
    RainbowSheep's picture

    Jennifer Beals FTW!

    Submitted by
    RainbowSheep (213 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:47pm.

    I didn't think I could love Jennifer Beals any more than I do, but this is just too cool. I won't buy the DVD box set, but I love that the money from the book is going to two very important causes. Her interview on Matthew's Place is good, she's so smart. And sexy and lovely and I want to marry her.

    ---------------------------------------------------------

    Callie: You don't even like sandwiches!

    Arizona: But I like the girl who has the sandwiches.

    Temperence's picture

    im sold

    Submitted by
    Temperence (129 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 1:57pm.

    im gonna be broke by the time im done buying all this cool stuff like tegan and sara shoes and there new CD and now this. there must be a god..

    Loose_lips's picture

    OMG

    Submitted by
    Loose_lips (7 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 2:08pm.
    I can't wait for this! It looks so awesome!
    afan's picture

    Jennifer

    Submitted by
    afan (67 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 2:08pm.

     

    Jennifer - damn!!! I miss you!!!!!!!!

    dragonlady07's picture

    oh- more l word

    Submitted by
    dragonlady07 (427 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 2:15pm.

    was gon be all snark (u c wat i did thar?!) until i saw where the proceeds are going- carry on then, jennifer.

     

    but im still not buyin that last disasterous season

    Kerrie's picture

    :D

    Submitted by
    Kerrie (16 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 2:25pm.

    I Want This! Amazing

    Taylor's picture

    jennifer is so amazing <3

    Submitted by
    Taylor (16 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 2:26pm.

    jennifer is honestly just the best person ever. she is soo sweet. she deserves everything in the world
    SoCalchik's picture

    ahhhhh

    Submitted by
    SoCalchik (38 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 2:44pm.
    omg. im in like a porn star. haha
    FlSunrise's picture

    Keeps getting better

    Submitted by
    FlSunrise (111 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 3:29pm.
    Love Jennifer Beals can't wait to get a copy of this photo book
    monica_ca's picture

    Heck yes!!!

    Submitted by
    monica_ca (732 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 3:40pm.
    I'll take 47 copies, please :D
    ProudGoldStar's picture

    I Want This Book, STAT!

    Submitted by
    ProudGoldStar (63 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 4:01pm.
    I Want This Book, STAT!
    Suzzie's picture

    DUDE!

    Submitted by
    Suzzie (285 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 4:28pm.

    Wow....that picture of Jennifer Beals in her trailer....made my head explode! I do love her....in the non-creepy, non-stalking way! haha

    I really hope this will come out SOOOON I don't know if I can see all the pictures and teases and not have the book!

    Lauren's picture

    Where does Beals' talent

    Submitted by
    Lauren (431 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 5:48pm.

    Where does Beals' talent end?! Awesome photos. Love the one of Kate and Leisha with the dog. And Laurel looks huge with Lola!!

    Go here for my view on all things lesbian: http://allthingslesbeau.blogspot.com

    Viorica's picture

    More than pictures are leaking out

    Submitted by
    Viorica (37 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 6:04pm.

    no matter where the storylines went, we always managed to have fun.

    They're getting less and less discreet about their opinion of the writing, aren't they? Not that I can blame them . . .

    ______________________________________________________

    "The state does not belong in the bedrooms of the nation"- Pierre Trudeau

    akiraj's picture

    Count me in! I'm definitely

    Submitted by
    akiraj (201 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 7:56pm.
    Count me in! I'm definitely getting like 100 copies of the book... but they can keep the sixth season of TLW because I already wasted my time on that. Don't wanna waste my money to!

     

    -------
    "You can not pray away the gay!"--- Callie Torres

    carmbridge's picture

    I'm gonna get the DVD set

    Submitted by
    carmbridge (281 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 8:09pm.
    I'm gonna get the DVD set b/c I'm OCD like that, must have the set And I want to check out Jennifer's book. I'm falling madly in love with this woman. *goes to gym to get on her level*
    Mel's picture

    So getting this!

    Submitted by
    Mel (5 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 8:57pm.
    I LOVE the shot of Leisha, Mia, Kate and Rose. Can't wait to see more of the photos.
    April_Felix's picture

    dont forget

    Submitted by
    April_Felix (5 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 9:08pm.

    Tiesto's new single feat. tegan & sara

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZx3AkD4UgE

    Fantastic

    music.is.everything.'s picture

    i.want.it.

    Submitted by
    music.is.everything. (188 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 9:24pm.

    can't wait till this book is published.

     

    and in our honesty, together we will rise. out of our nightminds and into the light at the end of the fight...

    tamara's picture

    DO WANT.

    Submitted by
    tamara (270 posts)
    on October 21, 2009 - 11:56pm.
    DO WANT.
    regularjo's picture

    i feel like this is kind of

    Submitted by
    regularjo (112 posts)
    on October 22, 2009 - 5:35am.

    i feel like this is kind of a buffer to help hide the fact they are trying to get money for what might actually be the worst season of television of all time.

     

    but i'll still buy it. i have to...i have all the other ones. my shelf will be unbalanced if i don't :( 

    tibette12's picture

    jennifers book,and the amazing laurel is on twitter,sweet!!!!

    Submitted by
    tibette12 (14 posts)
    on October 22, 2009 - 6:51am.
    i will be buying s6 dvd and jennifers book,also follow laurel holloman on twitter,she has some great tweets!!!
    Kristin's picture

    Here is new information

    Submitted by
    Kristin (117 posts)
    on November 20, 2009 - 12:27am.

    Here is new information about the book. :)

    http://lesbiandaily.blogspot.com/2009/11/luaghing-loving-living.html 

    http://lesbiandaily.blogspot.com/ <---Check it out. :]

    Bishoyking's picture

    I love it

    Submitted by
    Bishoyking (8 posts)
    on January 13, 2010 - 11:29am.

    I love your photos, it's like capturing history on photos.
    Even the best cameras would be useless if you can't take a steady shot,
    thanks to the tripods, we can have these crystal clear photos.

    photography tripods

    Bishoyking's picture

    Life photography book

    Submitted by
    Bishoyking (8 posts)
    on January 21, 2010 - 9:40pm.

    I don't know what does she mean by the L word here, I think she means "Life".

    But any way, I can see, she succeded in freezing time, capturing life events on these photos.

    Although these photos were mostly taken at home by regular cameras, but still the photographer has a nice touch, she calls it a photographer journal & yes it is.

    Houston Photographers


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