PHOTOGRAPHY: “Eye to Eye: Portraits of Lesbians” by JEB Gets Reprinted for the First Time .

Gloria and Charmaine. Baltimore, Maryland, 1979

When JEB’s (Joan E. Biren) Eye to Eye: Portraits of Lesbians was released in 1979, it caused widespread controversy. The self-published book of queer photography introduced mainstream society to everyday lesbians working, raising families and living their lives. 

Connie Panzarino, New York City, 1979

Many of the photographs are accompanied by personal stories and musings from acclaimed writers, such as Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich and Joan Nestle.

“Eye to Eye signaled a radical new way of seeing—moving lesbian lives from the margins to the centre, and reversing a history of invisibility. More than just a book, it was an affirmation of the existence of lesbians that helped to propel a political movement,” writes Outpost.

Priscilla and Regina. Brooklyn, New York, 1979.

Mabel. New York City, 1978.

Now over four decades later, the groundbreaking collection of lesbian photography is being reprinted for the first time by Anthology Editions. The reprint includes new works and writings from artist and writer Tee Corinne, former World Cup soccer player Lori Lindsey and photographer Lola Flash.