/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM - DR. AWDHESH KAUSHIK PORTFOLIO
   High-end editorial publication aesthetic inspired by literary magazines & ref.jpg
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. RESET & BOX MODEL */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
  touch-action: none;
}

/* 2. DESIGN TOKENS & VARIABLES */
:root {
  /* Editorial Color Palette */
  --bg-primary: #F7F4EE;         /* Warm editorial cream paper */
  --bg-hero: #F6ECE3;            /* Soft alabaster ivory hero background */
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;         /* Crisp white surface */
  --bg-pedestal: #EFECE4;        /* Tinted warm pedestal box */
  --bg-pedestal-light: #F4EFE6;  /* Elevated pedestal background */
  --bg-dark: #0C0C0C;            /* Deep obsidian black */
  --bg-dark-surface: #161616;    /* Secondary obsidian surface */
  --bg-subtle: #EFEBE3;          /* Warm neutral container */
  
  --text-primary: #141414;       /* Deep ink text */
  --text-secondary: #58554F;     /* Warm graphite body copy */
  --text-muted: #7A756D;         /* Secondary editorial annotations */
  
  --text-inverse: #FAF8F5;       /* Warm ivory text on dark */
  --text-inverse-secondary: #B5B1A8;
  --text-inverse-muted: #78746C;

  --accent-gold: #B8860B;        /* Muted antique gold */
  --accent-gold-light: #D4AF37;  /* Highlighting gold */
  --accent-gold-soft: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
  --accent-terracotta: #8C2D19;  /* Editorial crimson accent */
  
  --border-light: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.16);
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --border-dark-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Sizing & Layout */
  --container-max: 1340px;
  --container-wide: 1520px;
  --container-pad: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --section-pad: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-book: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  --shadow-portrait: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* 3. TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM */
h1, h2, h3, h4, .font-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: inherit;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.eyebrow-dark {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.2vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.dark-section .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
}

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* 4. GLOBAL CONTAINER & UTILITIES */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-pad);
  padding-right: var(--container-pad);
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
}

.section-pad {
  padding-top: var(--section-pad);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-pad);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* 5. BUTTONS & EDITORIAL INTERACTIONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #2D2C2A;
  border-color: #2D2C2A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-surface);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.15rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

/* Luxury Editorial Pill Buttons (from ref.jpg) */
.btn-pill-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background-color: #0E0E0E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-pill-dark:hover {
  background-color: #242424;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-pill-dark .pill-icon,
.btn-pill-white .pill-icon {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.btn-pill-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0E0E0E;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-pill-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--text-primary);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.dark-section .btn-link {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dark-section .btn-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

/* 6. NAVBAR */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(246, 236, 227, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
}

.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-monogram {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-logo:hover .logo-monogram {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 5px auto;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  z-index: 1050;
  padding: 5rem 2.25rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1040;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(20px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-link {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 1) * 0.06s);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HERO SECTION (EDITORIAL COMPOSITION - INSPIRED BY REF.JPG)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-hero);
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Oversized Ghost Watermark Behind Hero */
.hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 11vw, 11.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.038);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Asymmetric 3-Column Editorial Hero Layout */
.hero-editorial-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column: Heading, CTA, Magazine Book Insert, Laurels */
.hero-col-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-ghost-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.28);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Hero Magazine Book Insert (from ref.jpg) */
.hero-magazine-book {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 440px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.hero-magazine-book:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book);
}

.magazine-book-header {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.magazine-book-body {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* 3D Realistic Book Cover */
.hero-book-3d {
  width: 110px;
  max-width: 120px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), inset 2px 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.hero-magazine-book:hover .hero-book-3d {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.magazine-book-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.magazine-book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.magazine-book-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.magazine-book-link {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Wreath Laurels */
.hero-laurels {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.laurel-wreath-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.laurel-wreath-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.laurel-wreath-item span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 35px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-medium);
}

/* Center Column: Dominant Author Portrait (Stage Presentation) */
.hero-col-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-portrait-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: var(--bg-pedestal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.09);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-portrait);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.hero-portrait-stage::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 2/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.02);
}

.hero-portrait-caption {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

/* Right Column: Editorial Literary Identity Box */
.hero-col-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-identity-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.identity-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.identity-name-hindi {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.identity-origin {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.identity-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.identity-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #EFEBE3;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. DARK EDITORIAL TRANSITION / STATEMENT SECTION (FROM REF.JPG)
   ========================================================================== */
.dark-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
}

.dark-statement-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Top bar inside dark statement */
.dark-statement-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.dark-statement-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Monumental Quote Display with Signature Highlight Bar */
.quote-display-huge {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.6vw, 3.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.quote-highlight {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.1em 0.45em;
  border-radius: 2px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
}

.dark-quote-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.dark-quote-sub em {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Play/Explore Audio Pill Badge (from ref.jpg) */
.dark-statement-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.audio-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.audio-pill-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.audio-circle-play {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding-left: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.audio-pill-btn:hover .audio-circle-play {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.audio-pill-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.audio-pill-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.audio-pill-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. CONTINUOUS EDITORIAL MARQUEE TICKER (FROM REF.JPG)
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee-strip {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  animation: marquee 35s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-item {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.marquee-separator {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. AUTHOR INTRODUCTION / STORY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.intro-lead::first-letter {
  font-size: 3.25em;
  float: left;
  line-height: 0.8;
  padding-right: 0.15em;
  padding-top: 0.05em;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.intro-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-pedestal);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book);
}

.intro-mentor-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.intro-caption {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. "FEATURE BOOKS" SECTION (PEDESTAL COMPOSITION - FROM REF.JPG)
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-books-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.feature-books-press {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-books-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* 3-Pedestal Showcase Grid */
.feature-pedestals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

/* Individual Book Pedestal Card */
.book-pedestal {
  background-color: var(--bg-pedestal);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.book-pedestal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

/* Asymmetric Center Elevation (from ref.jpg book 02) */
.book-pedestal.pedestal-featured {
  background-color: var(--bg-pedestal-light);
  border-color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-18px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book);
}

.book-pedestal.pedestal-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-26px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.pedestal-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.pedestal-flag-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.pedestal-cover-box {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
  min-height: 220px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.pedestal-book-cover {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.book-pedestal:hover .pedestal-book-cover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.pedestal-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pedestal-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pedestal-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pedestal-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Secondary Selected Books Section - Editorial Showcase */
.selected-books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.selected-book-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.selected-book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  border-color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.18);
}

.selected-book-cover-box {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 170px;
}

.selected-book-cover {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 240px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.selected-book-card:hover .selected-book-cover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.selected-book-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.selected-book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.selected-book-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Backward compatibility for mini-book-card */
.secondary-books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mini-book-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mini-book-cover {
  width: 95px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mini-book-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mini-book-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mini-book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. AWARDS & HONORS (PRESTIGIOUS EDITORIAL ARCHIVE)
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-archive-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Large Featured Award Card (Left) */
.award-lead-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.award-lead-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.award-lead-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.award-lead-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.award-lead-card:hover .award-lead-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.award-lead-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background-color: #0E0E0E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.award-lead-body {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.award-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.award-lead-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.award-lead-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Stacked Supporting Honors (Right) */
.awards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.award-stack-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.award-stack-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border-color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.18);
}

.award-thumb-box {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.award-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.award-stack-item:hover .award-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.award-stack-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.award-stack-year {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.award-stack-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.award-stack-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. PRESS & MEDIA COVERAGE (REAL NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Dominant Featured Press Clipping (Left) */
.news-lead-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.news-lead-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.news-lead-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.news-lead-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-lead-card:hover .news-lead-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.news-outlet-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background-color: #0E0E0E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.news-lead-body {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-lead-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.news-lead-snippet {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Stacked Newspaper Cards (Right) */
.news-stacked-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.news-compact-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.news-compact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border-color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.2);
}

.news-compact-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.news-compact-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-compact-card:hover .news-compact-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.news-compact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-compact-outlet {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.news-compact-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.news-compact-snippet {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. GALLERY (PHOTOGRAPHIC ENCOUNTERS & MOMENTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.gallery-lead-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.gallery-stacked-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.gallery-sub-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-lead-frame:hover .gallery-img,
.gallery-sub-frame:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-caption-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gallery-overlay-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gallery-overlay-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. CALL TO ACTION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cta-text {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. SITE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #0E0E0E;
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark-subtle);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  color: var(--text-inverse-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. EDITORIAL ABOUT & MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.academic-journey-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.academic-qual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.qual-item {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.qual-degree {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.qual-field {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.editorial-pullquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-terracotta);
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.multidisciplinary-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.multidisciplinary-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.multidisciplinary-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  border-color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.18);
}

.pillar-icon-badge {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.page-header {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background-color: var(--bg-hero);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Books Grid for Subpage */
.books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.book-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.book-card-cover {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.book-card-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.book-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.book-card:hover .book-cover-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.book-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.book-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.book-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.book-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Awards Grid for Subpage */
.awards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.award-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.award-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.award-img-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.award-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.award-card:hover .award-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.award-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.award-year {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.award-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.award-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* News Grid for Subpage */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.news-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.news-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.news-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-card:hover .news-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.news-outlet-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  background-color: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.news-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-headline {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.news-snippet {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Gallery Grid for Subpage */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gallery-caption {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Section Header Flex */
.section-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. SCROLL ANIMATION SUITE (REFINED INTERSECTION OBSERVER)
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
  will-change: opacity;
}

.reveal.active,
.reveal-up.active,
.reveal-scale.active,
.reveal-fade.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.45s; }

/* Editorial Alternating Section Layouts (for about.html visual rhythm) */
.editorial-section-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.editorial-section-split.editorial-split-reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
}

.editorial-author-frame {
  background: var(--bg-pedestal-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.editorial-author-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.editorial-author-caption {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS & MOBILE ADAPTATION
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-col-right {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .feature-pedestals-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .book-pedestal.pedestal-featured {
    transform: none;
  }

  .book-pedestal.pedestal-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .awards-archive-layout,
  .news-archive-grid,
  .gallery-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .gallery-stacked-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-col-center {
    order: -1;
  }

  .hero-portrait-stage {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-watermark {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 14vw, 5.5rem);
    top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .dark-statement-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .feature-pedestals-grid,
  .selected-books-grid,
  .secondary-books-grid,
  .editorial-section-split,
  .editorial-section-split.editorial-split-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .section-header-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .gallery-stacked-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .books-grid,
  .awards-grid,
  .news-grid,
  .gallery-grid,
  .multidisciplinary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-pill-dark,
  .btn-pill-white {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-magazine-book {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .magazine-book-body {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-laurels {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .award-stack-item,
  .news-compact-card,
  .mini-book-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .award-thumb-box,
  .news-compact-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 0.95rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .quote-display-huge {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .hero-portrait-stage {
    padding: 0.4rem;
  }
  .pedestal-cover-box {
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}

/* 20. ACCESSIBILITY & REDUCED MOTION */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal,
  .reveal-up,
  .reveal-scale,
  .reveal-fade {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .marquee-track {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}