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10 hot stories about first times. From having sex to having a very different sexual experience such as going beyond the couple, or the woman strapping it on for her man, or... all from the point of view of women and all written by a French woman with some decidedly spicy ideas about sex! All rendered by leading European artists, including Cyril Pedrosa (Three Shadows), Olivier Vatine (Aquablue) and most of all, the great Dave McKean! A beautifully stylish yet unabashedly hardcore collection of true erotica presented in a handsome jacketed edition by artists who are doing this for the... first time.
108 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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November 5, 2012
Not For the Faint of Heart - First Time by Sibylline Review
Well, perhaps fittingly given the subject matter, First Time by Sibylline is actually a first for Not For the Faint of Heart, marking the first time that I will be reviewing an non-manga erotica, published by the appropriately named Eurotica. And, I must say, this book does not disappoint. A collection of sexual short stories centered around the idea of first times, writer Sibylline teams up with various artists to provide an interesting and perhaps surprisingly literary look at sex and sexuality in all its assorted tastes. And while perhaps not especially arousing in every case, this definitely attempts to paint an in depth (teehee) and coherent picture of the sexual landscape.
This is, then, a somewhat denser and more artistically complicated book than most of the ones that I have looked at in this series, and I must say that it's not a bad thing. While most of the time I am looking for good art and good stories, this offers something different, which is a glimpse at sex that is not really pornographic as it is examining the ways in which people have sex and value sex. Though the various short stories the author toys (teeheehee) with sexual morality while basically concluding that what is wrong for some might be right (oh, so right) to others. It attempts, in its own way, to bring sex into the open, not as something to be ashamed of or squeamish about but something to discus openly and without reservation.
The fact that the author pairs with an assortment of artists also makes for an interesting collection, because each story has its own flavor, its own look and feel. And, mostly, this works quite well, showcasing a multitude of talents just as it is showcasing a multitude of sexualities. It works especially well with the theme that it explores, the idea of difference and preference and expression. For me to say that any artist failed would be to miss the point, I guess, and while I did find some of the stories harder to understand visually, I can see the point, can see the message that while there will invariable be some things that any one person is uncomfortable with personally, it doesn't make the thing itself wrong or bad.
And that is, in the end, where I am left, to feel that after the stories that the main idea being presented is that sex is another means of expression, another kind of art form. And while there are certain forms of art that I don't find appealing, it doesn't make them less valid or lesser. It's a good message, something that a lot of people need to learn, because sex does seem to be something that isn't much talked about in society, a very large taboo still. And while this did not include an exhaustive number of sexual preferences (with the obvious exclusion of male-male relationships), those that were shown were done rather well. As said, though, this isn't always the most erotic of works, though it is explicit. It's done in a more artistic, complicated way, which makes it interesting but quite as fun in places as it could be. Still, an excellent book and worthy of an 8.5/10.
Well, perhaps fittingly given the subject matter, First Time by Sibylline is actually a first for Not For the Faint of Heart, marking the first time that I will be reviewing an non-manga erotica, published by the appropriately named Eurotica. And, I must say, this book does not disappoint. A collection of sexual short stories centered around the idea of first times, writer Sibylline teams up with various artists to provide an interesting and perhaps surprisingly literary look at sex and sexuality in all its assorted tastes. And while perhaps not especially arousing in every case, this definitely attempts to paint an in depth (teehee) and coherent picture of the sexual landscape.
This is, then, a somewhat denser and more artistically complicated book than most of the ones that I have looked at in this series, and I must say that it's not a bad thing. While most of the time I am looking for good art and good stories, this offers something different, which is a glimpse at sex that is not really pornographic as it is examining the ways in which people have sex and value sex. Though the various short stories the author toys (teeheehee) with sexual morality while basically concluding that what is wrong for some might be right (oh, so right) to others. It attempts, in its own way, to bring sex into the open, not as something to be ashamed of or squeamish about but something to discus openly and without reservation.
The fact that the author pairs with an assortment of artists also makes for an interesting collection, because each story has its own flavor, its own look and feel. And, mostly, this works quite well, showcasing a multitude of talents just as it is showcasing a multitude of sexualities. It works especially well with the theme that it explores, the idea of difference and preference and expression. For me to say that any artist failed would be to miss the point, I guess, and while I did find some of the stories harder to understand visually, I can see the point, can see the message that while there will invariable be some things that any one person is uncomfortable with personally, it doesn't make the thing itself wrong or bad.
And that is, in the end, where I am left, to feel that after the stories that the main idea being presented is that sex is another means of expression, another kind of art form. And while there are certain forms of art that I don't find appealing, it doesn't make them less valid or lesser. It's a good message, something that a lot of people need to learn, because sex does seem to be something that isn't much talked about in society, a very large taboo still. And while this did not include an exhaustive number of sexual preferences (with the obvious exclusion of male-male relationships), those that were shown were done rather well. As said, though, this isn't always the most erotic of works, though it is explicit. It's done in a more artistic, complicated way, which makes it interesting but quite as fun in places as it could be. Still, an excellent book and worthy of an 8.5/10.
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September 8, 2023
Un pequeño recopilatorio de historias eróticas que no da mucho de sí a nivel argumental. Son apenas 100 páginas centradas en ver 10 relatos en los que sus protagonistas experimentan nuevas experiencias sexuales o, simplemente, descubren lo que es el placer por primera vez.
Las ilustraciones son en blanco y negro, pero eso no les resta ni sensualidad ni erotismo. Debo advertiros que os encontraréis imágenes bastante explícitas que no dejan nada a la imaginación, lo cual tiene lógica por el tipo de trama que se quiere mostrar en cada relato. A mí no me incomodaron porque sabía de qué iba esta obra, pero lo digo para que alguien no se lance con esta lectura esperando sutilezas. Personalmente, creo que la parte artística está bien trabajada. Se transmite correctamente la lujuria, el deseo, el temor y la expectación que sienten los diferentes personajes antes de desatar su pasión.
Lo que falla es que todo es muy superficial y directo. La premisa no es mala, ya que muchos aspectos del sexo siguen siendo considerados tabú hoy en día, lo cual puede llegar a ser absurdo. Desde mi punto de vista, mientras sea consentido por todos los implicados, cada persona puede hacer con su cuerpo lo que le dé la gana, da igual si quiere mantener relaciones con varios a la vez o si, sencillamente, quiere experimentar a solas. Aquí se ve a los personajes acudiendo a clubs de intercambio de parejas, comprando juguetes sexuales o haciendo realidad fantasías, pero todos van a lo que van y me hubiera gustado adentrarnos más en su forma de ser y en las razones que a muchos les llevaron a probar algo totalmente nuevo (si es cuestión de insatisfacción, de tantear sus propios gustos, de aburrimiento…). Ir directamente a la escena sexual elimina cualquier trazo de profundidad en la historia o de matices respecto a la personalidad o actitud de los personajes.
La puntuación real sería un 2,5/5. No redondeo al alza porque sé que no me ha dejado ningún tipo de huella. Distrae y la idea no es mala, pero no tiene nada excesivamente destacable.
Las ilustraciones son en blanco y negro, pero eso no les resta ni sensualidad ni erotismo. Debo advertiros que os encontraréis imágenes bastante explícitas que no dejan nada a la imaginación, lo cual tiene lógica por el tipo de trama que se quiere mostrar en cada relato. A mí no me incomodaron porque sabía de qué iba esta obra, pero lo digo para que alguien no se lance con esta lectura esperando sutilezas. Personalmente, creo que la parte artística está bien trabajada. Se transmite correctamente la lujuria, el deseo, el temor y la expectación que sienten los diferentes personajes antes de desatar su pasión.
Lo que falla es que todo es muy superficial y directo. La premisa no es mala, ya que muchos aspectos del sexo siguen siendo considerados tabú hoy en día, lo cual puede llegar a ser absurdo. Desde mi punto de vista, mientras sea consentido por todos los implicados, cada persona puede hacer con su cuerpo lo que le dé la gana, da igual si quiere mantener relaciones con varios a la vez o si, sencillamente, quiere experimentar a solas. Aquí se ve a los personajes acudiendo a clubs de intercambio de parejas, comprando juguetes sexuales o haciendo realidad fantasías, pero todos van a lo que van y me hubiera gustado adentrarnos más en su forma de ser y en las razones que a muchos les llevaron a probar algo totalmente nuevo (si es cuestión de insatisfacción, de tantear sus propios gustos, de aburrimiento…). Ir directamente a la escena sexual elimina cualquier trazo de profundidad en la historia o de matices respecto a la personalidad o actitud de los personajes.
La puntuación real sería un 2,5/5. No redondeo al alza porque sé que no me ha dejado ningún tipo de huella. Distrae y la idea no es mala, pero no tiene nada excesivamente destacable.
April 6, 2023
Ensi kertaa oli tosi erilainen verrattuna muihin sarjakuviin mitä oon lukenu, ja tähän toi oman mausteensa vaihtuvat piirtäjät joiden erilaisten tyylien myötä eri tarinoille tuli mukavan erilainen sävy. Muutenkin tämä oli mukava, nopea luettava, minkä lisäksi on aina virkistävää vaihtelua kun eroottisia tarinoita kerrotaan naisnäkökulmasta. Tämä ei oikeastaan päässyt yllättämään suuntaan tai toiseen, vaan vastasi odotuksia melko hyvin.
January 9, 2012
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Translated from the original French (Premieres fois), and also avalable in English (First Time), this is a collection of ten short erotic stories told in graphic form, all written by French author Sybilline (Sibylline Desmazières to her friends) and illustrated by a variety of artists. I have seen other reviewers wildly acclaiming Dave McKean's depiction of a visit to a porn cinema which closes the book, but I have to say it left me rather confused as to what was going on; the two standout pieces for me were the very first story, a sweet doing-it-for-the-first-time tale, and Cyril Pedrosa's illustrations of 'Submission' about two thirds of the way through. It's a very mature rather than smutty collection, though I think you would still need to be careful about who might see it lying around the house.
Translated from the original French (Premieres fois), and also avalable in English (First Time), this is a collection of ten short erotic stories told in graphic form, all written by French author Sybilline (Sibylline Desmazières to her friends) and illustrated by a variety of artists. I have seen other reviewers wildly acclaiming Dave McKean's depiction of a visit to a porn cinema which closes the book, but I have to say it left me rather confused as to what was going on; the two standout pieces for me were the very first story, a sweet doing-it-for-the-first-time tale, and Cyril Pedrosa's illustrations of 'Submission' about two thirds of the way through. It's a very mature rather than smutty collection, though I think you would still need to be careful about who might see it lying around the house.
December 9, 2015
Que coisa linda. Consegue ser sensível e de bom gosto, sem cair no clichê e nem em desenhos fora de contexto só pra mostrar imagens de sexo irrelevantes ao conteúdo central.
São 10 contos, desenhados por 10 diferentes artistas, que vão abordar a primeira vez de várias mulheres, mas sob diferentes aspectos: a primeira relação sexual; a primeira ida ao sex shop; a primeira experiência com S&M; a primeira ida a uma casa de swing; até a primeira vez de uma boneca inflável, que é definitivamente a história mais tocante. Deu vontade de ler uma história só dela.
O roteiro de todos esses contos foi elaborado por uma mulher e acho que é em grande parte devido a esse fato que essa HQ consegue ter essa notória sensibilidade.
São 10 contos, desenhados por 10 diferentes artistas, que vão abordar a primeira vez de várias mulheres, mas sob diferentes aspectos: a primeira relação sexual; a primeira ida ao sex shop; a primeira experiência com S&M; a primeira ida a uma casa de swing; até a primeira vez de uma boneca inflável, que é definitivamente a história mais tocante. Deu vontade de ler uma história só dela.
O roteiro de todos esses contos foi elaborado por uma mulher e acho que é em grande parte devido a esse fato que essa HQ consegue ter essa notória sensibilidade.
June 16, 2009
10 short erotic comics about "first time" sexual experiences written by French author Sybiline and various illustrators. Like most collections it's a mix of good, bad & indifferent -- I liked "Nobody" (told from the perspective of a "Real Girl" doll) the best -- it was an unusual voice for an erotic story & very affecting. It's kind of weird to me that Dave McKean gets such prominent billing on this comic -- I guess because his name is the only most Americans recognize -- but I found his story pretty weak & the drawings not very sexy. The European artists' comics were way hotter for the most part. Anyone want to take bets on how long it'll be before this one gets challenged at my library?
March 29, 2018
The conceit of the book is ten stories about somebody's first time doing something sexual, illustrated by ten artists doing erotica for the first time ever. All the artists are European, and they all do a great job. Sibylline's scripts are all very strong as well. She tells every story from a woman's perspective (including from the POV of a sex doll!), and there's a real sense of caring and pleasure in most of the stories. I appreciated that sex was depicted as a Very Good Thing, rather than something to be hidden or tentacle rape/power fantasy nonsense.
I wasn't expecting much, but First Time's a very good book. But not for the kids.;)
I wasn't expecting much, but First Time's a very good book. But not for the kids.;)
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September 22, 2016"A gente trepa porque gosta, porque a gente se descobre, porque a gente se aprende."
Sublime, sem pudores e gostosinha de ler.
Todas as histórias falam de primeiras vezes, no ponto de vista feminino.
Sublime, sem pudores e gostosinha de ler.
Todas as histórias falam de primeiras vezes, no ponto de vista feminino.
February 11, 2025
Is this a graphic collection of short stories or a pornographic cartoon album... who cares.
An interesting, arousing and classy book by Sibylline and various artists, male and female.
The styles differ both in text and art but the common nominator is somebody doing something erotic for the first time; role play, two on one, strap-on dildo... Sexy and stimulating stories in their variety.
Fast to read as understandably the dialogue was concise. No words needed to describe what was happening either.
If you're an overly sensitive, narrow-minded puritan this is not for you. Republicans, don't bother either (overlapping groups).
But for an open-minded eroticism lover this is good nourishment, perhaps a source of some new ideas too. Enjoy.
"A beautifully stylish yet unabashedly hardcore collection of true erotica presented in a handsome jacketed edition by artists who are doing this for the... first time."
Ensi kertaa
WSOY 2009
An interesting, arousing and classy book by Sibylline and various artists, male and female.
The styles differ both in text and art but the common nominator is somebody doing something erotic for the first time; role play, two on one, strap-on dildo... Sexy and stimulating stories in their variety.
Fast to read as understandably the dialogue was concise. No words needed to describe what was happening either.
If you're an overly sensitive, narrow-minded puritan this is not for you. Republicans, don't bother either (overlapping groups).
But for an open-minded eroticism lover this is good nourishment, perhaps a source of some new ideas too. Enjoy.
"A beautifully stylish yet unabashedly hardcore collection of true erotica presented in a handsome jacketed edition by artists who are doing this for the... first time."
Ensi kertaa
WSOY 2009
January 28, 2022
Story: ***
Of the ten contributors, British McKean is the only who isn't French- no Belgians or Swiss.
8 Alfred
18 Capucine
28 d'Aviau
38 Augustin
48 Vince
58 Rica
68 Vatine
78 Pedrosa
88 Bertail
99 McKean
Some are squarely standard but the whole is very pleasant. None are scintillating but all are at least good reading.
Art: ***
There are three total misses. I'm days later so I could only tell a few who weren't. That said, there were four stunners!
Of the ten contributors, British McKean is the only who isn't French- no Belgians or Swiss.
8 Alfred
18 Capucine
28 d'Aviau
38 Augustin
48 Vince
58 Rica
68 Vatine
78 Pedrosa
88 Bertail
99 McKean
Some are squarely standard but the whole is very pleasant. None are scintillating but all are at least good reading.
Art: ***
There are three total misses. I'm days later so I could only tell a few who weren't. That said, there were four stunners!
October 24, 2017
Um HQ honesto sobre as primeiras vezes no sexo. Nem sempre é confortável, nem sempre temos certeza, mas estamos explorando o nosso potencial. Cada história é muito bem planejada (tanto na escrita quanto nos desenhos) e foi uma leitura rápida, que pode ser retomada a qualquer momento que você ache interessante!
May 24, 2020
Graafisia eroottisia sarjakuvia kymmeneltä eri piirtäjältä. Pääasiassa munssia pildensteiniin ynnä muualle valkoisten hoikka- ja pystyvävartaloisten ihmisten kesken. Muutamassa sarjakuvassa on ihan ideaakin, osa herättää lähinnä kysymyksiä. Tirkistelynhalun tällä saa tyydytettyä, ja useat piirrokset ovat varsin tyylikkäitä, mutta ei tämä varmaan ihmeemmin mieleen jää.
February 18, 2021
Mal me je skrbelo, k je zbirka različnih avtrojev, da ne bo dobr narisan - sem jo dobil zarad Cyrila Pedrose. Pa so mi razen zadnjih dveh ostale super narejene, krasne linije in kadriranje!! In so mi ene celo boljše od Pedrose :)
Pa všeč mi je ko avtorica piše da si nikoli ni mislila da bo pisala erotične zgodbe in zadej piše da si želi da bi ljudje to brali, četudi skrivaj - js sem bral zelo naskrivaj :)
Pa všeč mi je ko avtorica piše da si nikoli ni mislila da bo pisala erotične zgodbe in zadej piše da si želi da bi ljudje to brali, četudi skrivaj - js sem bral zelo naskrivaj :)
October 16, 2017
A really well put out, well though book, about the many different sexual first times. An interesting book, filled with 9/10 really cool stories overflowed with lots of hardcore and a truly amazing art work!
October 27, 2019
Sarjakuvanovelleja seksuaalisista ekoista kerroista: yksin, yhdessä oman kanssa, yhdessä vieraan kanssa ja yhdessä porukassa jne. Ns. aikuiseen makuun, mutta hyvällä maulla.
September 26, 2020
Really good! Interesting stories and cool that it's different cartoons for each story. Exciting visual stimulus definitely worth a read! 😋
January 6, 2021
dedo no cu e gritaria em quadrinhos.
cada história desperta inúmeros sentimentos em quem lê, ótima leitura!
cada história desperta inúmeros sentimentos em quem lê, ótima leitura!
October 1, 2021
Tämä oli ihana.
October 21, 2025
Varias historias eróticas muy chulas
June 1, 2025
not my typical choice of reading.
The only short story I liked from this collection was "Nobody" because of how realistic it is to how disgusting males are.
The only short story I liked from this collection was "Nobody" because of how realistic it is to how disgusting males are.
June 26, 2025
Ahhh
Such a good group of illustration for the first time!
Enjoyed !
Such a good group of illustration for the first time!
Enjoyed !
January 20, 2025
An anthology of short erotic fiction all written by Sibylline, and drawn by an array of male and female artists. Some pretty big names in there too, like Dave McKean, Alfred and Cyril Pedrosa
Like the title suggests, it's centered around the idea of first times. It flows sleeplessly between different sexualities, different kinks, and new experiences. The breadth of representation is pretty wide, but it also strives to remain relatable and inclusive, and to flip the male gaze approach of pornography.
It's not revelatory, but it excels at what it goes for. I'm not usually fond of erotic fiction (though to be fair, I haven't read much) but I really liked this ! Felt kind of different
Like the title suggests, it's centered around the idea of first times. It flows sleeplessly between different sexualities, different kinks, and new experiences. The breadth of representation is pretty wide, but it also strives to remain relatable and inclusive, and to flip the male gaze approach of pornography.
It's not revelatory, but it excels at what it goes for. I'm not usually fond of erotic fiction (though to be fair, I haven't read much) but I really liked this ! Felt kind of different
March 9, 2017
Sarjakuva-albumi "Ensi kertaa" (WSOY, 2009) sisältää ranskalaisen Sibyllinen käsikirjoittamia lyhyitä eroottisia tarinoita, joiden kuvittajina on toiminut kymmenen eri sarjakuvataiteilijaa. Etupäässä ranskalaisista tekijöistä en itse tuntenut entuudestaan kuin kokoelman viimeisen "K18" -tarinan ulkoasusta vastanneen Dave McKeanin.
Sibyllinen novelleissa seksiä kuvataan hyvinkin graafisesti, eikä "valot kiinni ja peitto päälle" ole todellakaan päivän sana. Tarinoiden aiheet vaihtelevat ensimmäisestä kerrasta hieromasauvan ostamiseen ja villeimpien fantasioiden toteuttamiseen saakka. Parhaana kokonaisuutena olisin valmis pitämään Alfredin kuvittamaa "Ensimmäistä kertaa", joka on sympaattinen ja - niin - suorastaan ihana. Myös Rican kanssa yhteistyössä tehty "Olematon" on varsin onnistunut, kerrotaanhan se ns. Pumpattavan Barbaran näkökulmasta.
Sibyllinen kunniaksi on sanottava, etteivät novellit ole aina pelkästään aktin kuvaamista, vaan parhaimmillaan niihin on saatu myös puhallettua henkeä ja elämää. Näkökulma on aina naisen, mikä on myös virkistävää.
Eroottisen sarjakuvan kentällä "Ensi kertaa" on sieltä parhaasta päästä - etenkin jos sitä vertaa vaikkapa Milo Manaran ummehtuneisiin juttuihin - tosin suomeksi julkaistun materiaalin taso ei välttämättä päätä huimaa noin muutenkaan.
Sibyllinen novelleissa seksiä kuvataan hyvinkin graafisesti, eikä "valot kiinni ja peitto päälle" ole todellakaan päivän sana. Tarinoiden aiheet vaihtelevat ensimmäisestä kerrasta hieromasauvan ostamiseen ja villeimpien fantasioiden toteuttamiseen saakka. Parhaana kokonaisuutena olisin valmis pitämään Alfredin kuvittamaa "Ensimmäistä kertaa", joka on sympaattinen ja - niin - suorastaan ihana. Myös Rican kanssa yhteistyössä tehty "Olematon" on varsin onnistunut, kerrotaanhan se ns. Pumpattavan Barbaran näkökulmasta.
Sibyllinen kunniaksi on sanottava, etteivät novellit ole aina pelkästään aktin kuvaamista, vaan parhaimmillaan niihin on saatu myös puhallettua henkeä ja elämää. Näkökulma on aina naisen, mikä on myös virkistävää.
Eroottisen sarjakuvan kentällä "Ensi kertaa" on sieltä parhaasta päästä - etenkin jos sitä vertaa vaikkapa Milo Manaran ummehtuneisiin juttuihin - tosin suomeksi julkaistun materiaalin taso ei välttämättä päätä huimaa noin muutenkaan.
December 22, 2025
Well, let's just say this was weird at times.
Don't get me wrong, their wasn't anything wrong with the stories or the subjects or topics of these short stories. And the art was gorgeous. I think it was just the combination at times that made it weird, the way the story flowed, the topic of the story, the way it ended and the art style.
Sometimes it was a lot or incoherent.
But maybe that's just me.
Enjoyed it from start to finish.
Don't get me wrong, their wasn't anything wrong with the stories or the subjects or topics of these short stories. And the art was gorgeous. I think it was just the combination at times that made it weird, the way the story flowed, the topic of the story, the way it ended and the art style.
Sometimes it was a lot or incoherent.
But maybe that's just me.
Enjoyed it from start to finish.
January 23, 2016
Borrowed this from my best friend's husband. The cover was pretty intriguing. And I like beautifully put together novels. I had a lot of fun reading the different stories and checking out the different art. Would love to read more like this!
August 14, 2009
This is alright, but I was hoping it'd be hotter.
May 16, 2014
An anthology of erotic stories about first times. Varied art and storytelling with a heavy hetero lean, but some queer stories. Nice size and format and enticing and nice stories.
September 21, 2015
As histórias são completamente banais, inclusive lembram aqueles contos de última página de revista feminina popular. A qualidade dos desenhos varia muito, mas geralmente entre o medíocre e o ruim.
April 22, 2018
Dez curtas histórias pornografia escritas pela Sibylline e ilustrada por dez artistas europeus que nunca haviam ilustrado pornografia. Todas as histórias têm uma protagonista feminina e lidam com a primeira vez que alguém faz algo - a perca da virgindade, sexo com mais de uma pessoa, sexo com alguém do mesmo sexo, e por aí vai. Como bem diz a autora no posfácio: 'os excessos de alguns são, para outros, uma normalidade carinhosa". Destaque pra arte do Cyril Pedrosa, autor do excelente Três Sombras, e do Dave McKean, que fez uma arte cubista e de foto montagens que não usa nenhuma palavra - fico imaginando como foi o roteiro entregue a ele.
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