30 JULY 1954, Page 9

A REVIEW COMPETITION

The Spectator is making an experiment, which may lead to the introduction of a new feature.

From time to time readers will be invited to submit reviews of forthcoming books. A prize of seven guineas will be awarded for the best review. The competition is open to all.

The book selected as the subject of the first competition is

The Four Continents

By Sir Osbert Sitwell published by Macmillan on July 16 at 25s.

Reviews, which should be of about 700 words, must be posted to the Spectator Office, 99 Cower Street, London, W.C.1, by July 31, in envelopes marked 'Review Competi- tion.' The winning entry will be published as soon as possible after that date.