Maugham, Amis, Sedaris And Other Literary Family Dynasties

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Although we're no longer bound to become blacksmiths or bakers based on our parents' jobs, there are some professional skills that persist from one generation to the next. We've recently seen the power of artistic genetics with the release of Sophie Crumb's first book (edited by her father Robert, no less), but it seems that literary DNA is particularly potent. With the holiday season now upon us -- and with it, inevitable reunions with close family and distant relatives alike -- here's a toast to ten families for whom writing is part of the inherited legacy.

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12:29 PM on 12/16/2010

Alice and Rebecca Walker