Dotter of Her Father's Eyes

In Dotter of Her Father's Eyes (2012–present, Jonathan Cape), Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot weave a dual memoir that juxtaposes the author's own coming-of-age with the shadow of her father, the celebrated James Joyce scholar James S. Atherton, against the parallel story of Lucia Joyce, James Joyce's daughter. This graphic novel, originally published as a single complete volume, explores themes of creativity, control, and the weight of paternal legacy with a warm, intimate touch. The Talbots' collaboration brings a deeply researched, emotionally resonant narrative that stands as a poignant contribution to autobiographical comics and literary history.