/* ============================================================
   narasimhamurthyg.com — design system
   Modern & clean author brand. Space Grotesk + Inter.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Color — locked palette for "Tame the Animal, Unleash the Beast" */
  --bg:        #F2EAD3;   /* Cream — page background */
  --surface:   #FAF4E2;   /* lighter cream — cards */
  --surface-2: #E8DFC2;   /* deeper cream — alt section band */
  --ink:       #1F3A5F;   /* Navy — primary type & headings */
  --ink-soft:  #2F4A6E;
  --muted:     #6E7A8C;   /* navy-tinted muted */
  --line:      #D8CBA2;   /* cream-toned hairline */
  --accent:    #8B2E1F;   /* Oxblood — emphasis / accents */
  --accent-dk: #6B1F12;   /* hover */
  --accent-sf: #ECDAD3;   /* soft oxblood tint */
  --gold:      #B8860B;   /* Gold — small accent only */
  --gold-sf:   #F3E6BD;
  --navy-deep: #14283D;   /* deeper navy for dark band */

  /* Type */
  --display: "Fraunces", "Source Serif 4", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --body:    "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --max: 1080px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 40px);
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

/* ---------- reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0 0 .5em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
strong { font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- layout helpers ---------- */
.wrap { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding-left: var(--pad); padding-right: var(--pad); }
.section { padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 110px) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0; }
.band { background: var(--surface-2); }
.band-ink { background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--bg); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.band-ink .eyebrow { color: #E9A48F; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 21px); color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.center .lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15.5px;
  padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s var(--ease); white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--accent-dk); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--light { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.btn--light:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); background: #f3f0ea; }
.btn--onink { background: transparent; color: #F4F1EC; border-color: rgba(244,241,236,.3); }
.btn--onink:hover { border-color: #F4F1EC; }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(252,251,249,.82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 68px; }
.brand { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -.02em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.brand .dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); display: inline-block; }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 8px; transition: background .15s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { background: var(--surface-2); }
.nav__links a.active { color: var(--accent); }
.nav__cta { margin-left: 8px; }
/* .nav__links a out-specifies .btn--primary — restore the button's own colours */
.nav__links a.nav__cta { color: #fff; }
.nav__links a.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--accent-dk); color: #fff; }
.nav__toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav__toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); margin: 5px 0; transition: .25s var(--ease); }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero { padding: clamp(54px, 8vw, 96px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); }
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 6.2vw, 68px); margin-bottom: .35em; }
.hero h1 .hl { color: var(--accent); }
.hero__sub { font-size: clamp(18px, 2.3vw, 21px); color: var(--muted); max-width: 46ch; margin-bottom: 1.6em; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.hero__proof { margin-top: 26px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.hero__proof .dots { display: flex; }
.hero__proof .dots span { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--bg); margin-left: -8px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#d8b6a8,#c2553b); }

/* portrait placeholder */
.portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: var(--radius); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 20% 10%, #f0d9cf 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #e9ddd2, #d7c2b4);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.portrait .ph-label { font-family: var(--body); font-size: 13px; color: #8a6d5d; letter-spacing: .04em; text-align: center; padding: 0 18px; }
.portrait--round { border-radius: 999px; aspect-ratio: 1; }

/* ---------- the big idea / feature grid ---------- */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.feature {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 28px; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(40,30,20,.07); }
.feature .num { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.feature h3 { font-size: 21px; margin: 14px 0 8px; }
.feature p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.feature .ico { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--accent-sf); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- article cards ---------- */
.articles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.card-article { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card-article .thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.thumb.g1 { background: linear-gradient(140deg,#e7d2c6,#c98e75); }
.thumb.g2 { background: linear-gradient(140deg,#d6ddd2,#7f9a82); }
.thumb.g3 { background: linear-gradient(140deg,#d8d3e0,#8c84a8); }
.thumb.g4 { background: linear-gradient(140deg,#e6dcc6,#bba36a); }
.thumb.g5 { background: linear-gradient(140deg,#e2cdd0,#b07c86); }
.thumb.g6 { background: linear-gradient(140deg,#cdd9e0,#6f93a6); }
.card-article .tag { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.card-article h3 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 8px; transition: color .15s var(--ease); }
.card-article:hover h3 { color: var(--accent); }
.card-article p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.card-article .meta { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: auto; }

/* list of essays */
.essay-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.essay-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 16px; align-items: baseline;
  padding: 22px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: padding-left .2s var(--ease);
}
.essay-row:hover { padding-left: 12px; }
.essay-row h3 { font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.essay-row:hover h3 { color: var(--accent); }
.essay-row p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; max-width: 60ch; }
.essay-row .when { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---------- podcast / episodes ---------- */
.ep { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 20px; align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ep .play { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-sf); color: var(--accent);
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; transition: .2s var(--ease); }
.ep:hover .play { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.ep h3 { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.ep p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.ep .len { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; }
.listen-on { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.listen-on a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); transition: .2s var(--ease);
}
.listen-on a:hover { border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ---------- book ---------- */
.book-cover {
  aspect-ratio: 2/3; border-radius: 6px 12px 12px 6px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1f1d22, #3a3640);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(30,20,15,.28), -6px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.15) inset;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; padding: 30px 26px; color: #f3ece4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.book-cover .bc-kicker { font-family: var(--body); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #d9a08c; }
.book-cover .bc-title { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.book-cover .bc-sub { font-size: 13.5px; color: #c9bfb4; }
.book-cover .bc-author { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .04em; color: #efe6dc; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); padding-top: 14px; }
.book-cover .bc-stripe { position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 5px; background: var(--accent); }

.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.checklist li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: start; }
.checklist .ck { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-sf); color: var(--accent);
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; margin-top: 2px; font-size: 13px; }
.checklist b { display: block; }
.checklist span.d { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- signup / cta band ---------- */
.signup { max-width: 560px; }
.center .signup { margin: 0 auto; }
.signup__form { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.signup__form input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; font-family: var(--body); font-size: 16px; padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink);
}
.band-ink .signup__form input { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }
.band-ink .signup__form input::placeholder { color: rgba(244,241,236,.6); }
.signup__form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); }
.fineprint { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; }
.band-ink .fineprint { color: rgba(244,241,236,.6); }

/* dual engine cards (newsletter + podcast) */
.engine-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.engine {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; background: var(--surface);
}
.engine .ico { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--accent-sf); color: var(--accent); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.engine h3 { font-size: 23px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.engine p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; }

/* ---------- about prose ---------- */
.prose { max-width: 68ch; }
.prose p { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.pullquote {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 32px); line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--ink); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 8px 0 8px 28px; margin: 36px 0;
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
}
.stat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; margin: 8px 0; }
.stat .n { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,44px); color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.stat .l { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); }

/* page header */
.page-head { padding: clamp(50px, 8vw, 88px) 0 clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px); }
.page-head h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 56px); }
.page-head .lead { margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--ink); color: #cfc8bf; padding: 64px 0 36px; }
.footer a { color: #cfc8bf; }
.footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.footer h4 { font-family: var(--body); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8c857b; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.footer__brand { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 20px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.footer__brand .dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); }
.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 22px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #8c857b; }
.social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: .2s var(--ease); }
.social a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: transparent; }

/* note badge for placeholders */
.note {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--accent-dk);
  background: var(--accent-sf); border: 1px dashed #d8a895; border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ---------- cinematic / multi-hyphenate additions ---------- */
.hero--cine {
  background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--bg);
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 140px) 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 96px);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero--cine::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 78% 18%, rgba(139,46,31,.28) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 50% at 12% 82%, rgba(184,134,11,.14) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero--cine .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero--cine .eyebrow { color: #E9A48F; }
.hero--cine h1 { color: #FAF7F2; }
.hero--cine .hero__sub, .hero--cine .lead { color: rgba(244,241,236,.78); }
.hero--cine .btn--ghost { color: #F4F1EC; border-color: rgba(244,241,236,.3); }
.hero--cine .btn--ghost:hover { border-color: #F4F1EC; }

.pill { display:inline-block; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent-sf); color: var(--accent); font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing:.04em; }

.three-pillars { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.pillar {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(40,30,20,.07); }
.pillar .ico { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--accent-sf);
  color: var(--accent); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pillar h3 { font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.pillar p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.pillar .more { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); margin-top: auto; }
.pillar .more .arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover .more .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Film tile / row */
.film-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
.film-tile {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px; color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a2a25, #7a3a28);
}
.film-tile::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.7) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.film-tile > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.film-tile .bg-tag { font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#E9A48F; margin-bottom:8px; }
.film-tile h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 38px); color:#fff; margin:0; line-height:1.05; }
.film-tile .meta { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(244,241,236,.78); margin-top: 8px; }
.film-tile--coming { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1f1d22,#39323f); }
.film-tile--ai { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#23303a,#1d4156); }

.video-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.video-tile {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#2a2730,#444048); overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.video-tile .play-big {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); color: var(--ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.video-tile .lbl {
  position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(244,241,236,.9); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Service grid (VRTekh) */
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.svc { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease); }
.svc:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(40,30,20,.07); }
.svc .ico-svc { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--accent-sf);
  color: var(--accent); display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.svc h3 { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.svc p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; }
.tag-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.tag-row span {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); background: var(--surface-2);
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; border:1px solid var(--line);
}

/* Contact card */
.contact-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.contact-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items:start; }
.contact-row .ico-c { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--accent-sf);
  color: var(--accent); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-top: 2px; }
.contact-row .l { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; }
.contact-row .v { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 16px; line-height:1.5; }

/* contact paths grid */
.paths { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.path {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px;
  background: var(--surface); transition: .2s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.path:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--accent); }
.path .pill { align-self: flex-start; }
.path h3 { font-size: 17px; margin: 0; }
.path p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; }
.path a, .path .path__cta { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; margin-top: 8px; }

/* nav tightening for more items */
.nav__links a { padding: 8px 10px; }
@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav__links a { font-size: 14.5px; padding: 8px 8px; }
}

/* ---------- Tame the Animal — book landing components ---------- */
.book-hero { padding: clamp(60px, 9vw, 110px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); }
.book-hero__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: center;
}
.book-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.0;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 60px); letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 .25em;
}
.book-hero .sub {
  font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.4vw, 24px); color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 26ch; margin: 0 0 1.1em;
}
.book-hero .hl-line {
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 16px); color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 1.8em;
}

.caps {
  font-family: var(--body); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .22em;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent);
}

/* Book cover — Tame the Animal */
.book-cover-tame {
  aspect-ratio: 2/3; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(130% 70% at 50% 115%, rgba(139,46,31,.28) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(170deg, #14283D 0%, #1F3A5F 55%, #14283D 100%);
  color: var(--bg); padding: 36px 30px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(20,28,45,.35), -4px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.22) inset;
  border-radius: 3px 10px 10px 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.book-cover-tame::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 5px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.bc2-top { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.bc2-kicker {
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .34em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(242,234,211,.72); margin: 0;
}
.bc2-divider { height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); opacity: .9; width: 52px; }
.bc2-title {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4.2vw, 36px); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.015em;
  color: var(--bg); margin: 0;
}
.bc2-title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); }
.bc2-sub {
  font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(242,234,211,.78); margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 28ch;
}
.bc2-author {
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .32em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(242,234,211,.85); margin: 0;
  padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,.45);
}

/* Real book cover mount — for the actual cover image */
.book-mount {
  aspect-ratio: 1792/2400;            /* matches the actual cover artwork */
  position: relative; margin: 0;
  border-radius: 3px 8px 8px 3px;
  overflow: hidden; background: #F2EAD3;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(20,28,45,.22),
    0 8px 14px rgba(20,28,45,.14),
    -3px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.08) inset;
  /* Interaction & reveal motion */
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: perspective(1100px) translateZ(0);
  transition:
    transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
    box-shadow .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
    opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
  cursor: grab;
}
.book-mount img, .book-mount video, .book-mount picture {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.book-mount::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
}
.book-mount__fallback {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px; text-align: center; font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14px; background: var(--bg);
}

/* Entrance state — hidden until scrolled into view */
.book-mount.is-hidden {
  opacity: .001;
  transform: perspective(1100px) translateY(32px) scale(.985);
}
.book-mount.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: perspective(1100px) translateY(0) scale(1);
  animation: bookSettle 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
@keyframes bookSettle {
  0%   { transform: perspective(1100px) translateY(32px) scale(.985); opacity: 0; }
  60%  { transform: perspective(1100px) translateY(-6px) scale(1.005); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: perspective(1100px) translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Pointer-driven tilt (vars set by JS) */
.book-mount.is-revealed.is-tilting {
  transform:
    perspective(1100px)
    rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg))
    rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg))
    translateZ(14px);
  box-shadow:
    0 50px 90px rgba(20,28,45,.32),
    0 16px 26px rgba(20,28,45,.20),
    -3px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.10) inset,
    0 0 0 1px rgba(184,134,11,.22);  /* faint gold ring */
  transition:
    transform .08s linear,
    box-shadow .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

/* Specular sheen that follows the cursor — drawn over the cover */
.book-mount .sheen {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      220px 220px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 30%),
      rgba(255,255,255,.42) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.08) 40%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%
    );
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}
.book-mount.is-tilting .sheen { opacity: 1; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .book-mount,
  .book-mount.is-hidden,
  .book-mount.is-revealed,
  .book-mount.is-revealed.is-tilting { animation: none; transition: none; transform: none; opacity: 1; }
  .book-mount .sheen { display: none; }
}

/* Refrain pull-quote — centered, large, gold rules */
.refrain {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500; font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 38px); line-height: 1.22; color: var(--ink);
  text-align: center; max-width: 24ch; margin: 0 auto;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.refrain-wrap { padding: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px) 0; }
.refrain::before, .refrain::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 52px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto; opacity: .9;
}
.refrain::before { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.refrain::after { margin-top: 28px; }

/* The 95% block */
.blurb {
  max-width: 60ch; margin: 0 auto; font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 19px); line-height: 1.78; color: var(--ink);
}
.blurb p { margin: 0 0 1.25em; }
.blurb p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.blurb em.titlec {
  font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
}

/* Bio block */
.bio { max-width: 60ch; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.bio h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--ink); }
.bio p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }

/* Large prologue signup */
.signup-large { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }
.signup-large h2 {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.6vw, 46px); color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 .4em;
}
.signup-large .lead { color: rgba(242,234,211,.85); }
.signup-large .signup__form input { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }
.signup-large .signup__form input::placeholder { color: rgba(242,234,211,.6); }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero__grid, .book-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__media { order: -1; max-width: 320px; }
  .book-hero__grid > :first-child { max-width: 300px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .grid-3, .articles, .three-pillars, .svc-grid, .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .engine-2, .film-row, .paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .film-tile { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav__links { position: fixed; inset: 68px 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 14px var(--pad) 22px; gap: 4px;
    transform: translateY(-130%); transition: transform .28s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
  .nav__links.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav__links a { padding: 12px 10px; }
  .nav__cta { margin: 8px 0 0; }
  .nav__toggle { display: block; }
  .grid-3, .articles, .grid-2, .stat-row, .three-pillars, .svc-grid, .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .signup__form { flex-direction: column; }
  .signup__form .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .ep { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
  .ep .len { display: none; }
}