/* ==========================================================================
   A FAITH YET UNSULLIED - AUTHOR & BOOK SHOWCASE
   Theme inspired by AncoraThemes Writer (Home-2)
   Color Scheme: Rich Crimson Red, Charcoal, Antique Gold, Aged Parchment
   Author: Fred Gutierrez | Latino For Liberty
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Cinzel+Decorative:wght@700;900&family=Frank+Ruhl+Libre:wght@300;400;500;700;900&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400;1,500&family=Montserrat:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Colors inspired by "A Faith Yet Unsullied" Book Cover */
  --bg-black: #0c0506;
  --bg-dark: #14090b;
  --bg-surface: #1c0c0f;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #261115;
  --bg-card: #1f0d11;
  
  --crimson-darkest: #360a0f;
  --crimson-dark: #520f17;
  --crimson-primary: #7d1723;
  --crimson-vivid: #a11f2f;
  --crimson-light: #c2293d;
  --crimson-glow: rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.4);

  --gold-dark: #917222;
  --gold-primary: #d4af37;
  --gold-bright: #ecc85e;
  --gold-light: #f7e39f;
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);

  --navy-accent: #19273c;
  --navy-glow: rgba(25, 39, 60, 0.6);

  --parchment: #f8f3e6;
  --parchment-dim: #dfd4bf;
  --parchment-muted: #b0a38b;
  
  --text-main: #f3ece0;
  --text-muted: #a89d8d;
  --text-dark: #1a1615;

  --border-subtle: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  --border-crimson: rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.3);
  --border-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif-display: 'Cinzel', serif;
  --font-serif-decorative: 'Cinzel Decorative', serif;
  --font-serif-heading: 'Frank Ruhl Libre', serif;
  --font-serif-body: 'Lora', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Transitions */
  --container-width: 1290px;
  --transition-fast: 0.25s ease;
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --shadow-dramatic: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.25);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

/* RESET & BASE STYLES */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-black);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 50%, rgba(82, 15, 23, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 80%, rgba(54, 10, 15, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::after {
  content: '★';
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--crimson-light);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-title.gold-accent span {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 20%, var(--gold-bright) 70%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-vivid) 0%, var(--crimson-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 94, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-light) 0%, var(--crimson-primary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(194, 41, 61, 0.6), 0 0 15px var(--gold-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  color: #120507;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--gold-bright) 100%);
  color: #0c0506;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(236, 200, 94, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--parchment);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #18080a 0%, var(--crimson-darkest) 50%, #18080a 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  text-align: center;
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-bar-notice {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.top-bar-notice .tag {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.top-bar-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.top-bar-social a {
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-bar-social a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* MAIN SITE CONTENT PLACEHOLDER */
.site-main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  min-height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.08) 0%, rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.98) 75%);
}

/* MAIN HEADER (3-Column Layout from AncoraThemes Home-2) */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(14, 6, 8, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 4, 5, 0.98);
  border-bottom-color: var(--crimson-vivid);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  padding: 2px 0;
}

.header-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Left Column: Navigation (aligned towards centered logo) */
.header-col-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Center Column: Centered Brand Logo */
.header-col-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* Right Column: Navigation & Action Items */
.header-col-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
}

.header-actions {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

/* BRAND LOGO */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-emblem {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.5));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-emblem {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* NAV MENU */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-arrow {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.active .nav-link {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-primary), var(--crimson-vivid));
  transition: width var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

/* DROPDOWN MENU */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: rgba(18, 7, 9, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 100;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--parchment);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item a:hover {
  background: rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  padding-left: 26px;
}

/* HEADER CART BUTTON */
.header-cart-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--parchment);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-cart-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.cart-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-cart-btn:hover .cart-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.cart-totals-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cart-sep {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.cart-badge {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-black);
}

/* ACTION ICON BUTTONS (Search, Panel) */
.action-icon-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.action-icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

/* 3x3 DOT GRID BUTTON (AncoraThemes panel-bar trigger) */
.panel-grid-btn {
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
}

.panel-grid-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.panel-grid-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.panel-grid-btn:hover svg {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* MOBILE TOGGLE */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

/* ================= SLIDE-OUT SIDE PANEL ================= */
.side-panel-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.side-panel-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.side-panel-drawer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: -15px 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 36px 30px;
}

.side-panel-overlay.active .side-panel-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.side-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.side-panel-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 26px;
}

.side-panel-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.side-panel-about p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.side-panel-featured {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.side-panel-book-img {
  width: 70px;
  height: 95px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.side-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.side-contact-item i {
  color: var(--crimson-vivid);
  width: 16px;
}

.side-panel-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.side-panel-socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.side-panel-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--crimson-vivid);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Drawer is off-canvas on every screen size; toggle only appears <= 992px */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2400;
}

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

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: min(86vw, 360px);
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: rgba(15, 6, 8, 0.99);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: -15px 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  padding: 22px 22px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 2500;
  transform: translateX(105%);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .mobile-nav-drawer,
  .mobile-nav-backdrop {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* HERO SECTION / SLIDER (Inspired by AncoraThemes Home-2) */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-black);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-crimson);
}

.hero-slider-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(20, 8, 10, 0.82) 50%,
    rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.88) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slider-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 75% 50%,
    rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.3) 0%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.hero-slide {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  display: grid;
  animation: fadeInSlide 0.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInSlide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.hero-rating .stars {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.2vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.4);
}

.hero-title .title-accent {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif-decorative);
  font-size: 0.85em;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 10%, var(--gold-bright) 60%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--crimson-vivid);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.retailers-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.retailers-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
}

.retailers-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.retailer-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.retailer-tag:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

/* 3D BOOK DISPLAY IN HERO */
.hero-book-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.book-card-3d {
  position: relative;
  width: 340px;
  max-width: 90%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 
    -20px 25px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
    0 0 50px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.4),
    0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transform: rotateY(-14deg) rotateX(6deg);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.book-card-3d:hover {
  transform: rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(2deg) translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 
    -10px 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 70px rgba(194, 41, 61, 0.6),
    0 0 30px rgba(236, 200, 94, 0.4);
}

.book-card-3d img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Spine effect */
.book-spine-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%);
  border-top-left-radius: 4px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Realistic Sheen */
.book-sheen {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.book-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #120507;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border: 1px solid #fff;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* SLIDER CONTROLS & ARROWS */
.slider-arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 6, 9, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--parchment);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.slider-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--crimson-vivid);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(194, 41, 61, 0.6), 0 0 15px var(--gold-glow);
}

.slider-arrow-prev {
  left: 35px;
}

.slider-arrow-next {
  right: 35px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slider-arrow-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

.slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold-glow);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  z-index: 10;
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  animation: scrollAnim 2s infinite ease;
}

@keyframes scrollAnim {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  50% { left: 100%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

/* SECTION 1: WHAT WE DO / AUTHOR OVERVIEW (Home-2 Section 6 & 7) */
.author-intro-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-black) 0%, var(--bg-dark) 50%, var(--bg-black) 100%);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.author-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-left {
  position: relative;
}

.quote-block {
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  background: rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--crimson-vivid);
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quote-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.author-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 28px;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
}

/* 3 FEATURE CARDS (Have a Project? Want to Work With Me? Want to Buy Books?) */
.intro-cards-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.feature-action-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-action-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-action-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.2);
}

.feature-action-card:hover::before {
  width: 6px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.card-top-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-action-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.card-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  gap: 12px;
}

/* SECTION 2: BOOK DETAILS & AUDIO EXCERPT SPOTLIGHT */
.book-spotlight-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.2) 0%, var(--bg-black) 70%);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.book-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

.spotlight-cover-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.spotlight-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dramatic);
}

.spotlight-audio-box {
  margin-top: 30px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-crimson);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.audio-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.audio-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.audio-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
}

.audio-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.audio-play-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.audio-play-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-light);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.audio-progress-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 3px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.audio-progress-fill {
  width: 32%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson-light), var(--gold-bright));
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS */
.chapter-highlights {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.chapter-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.chapter-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.chapter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.chapter-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* SECTION 3: WHAT TO READ - BLOG & ARTICLES WITH SIDEBAR (Home-2 Section 10 & 11) */
.blog-magazine-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.blog-magazine-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 50px;
}

/* MAIN BLOG STREAM */
.blog-stream {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 50px;
}

.blog-post-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-post-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.blog-post-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-post-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-post-card:hover .blog-post-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-category-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.blog-post-content {
  padding: 36px;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.blog-meta .meta-gold {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.blog-post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-post-title:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.blog-excerpt {
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.read-more-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* BLOG SIDEBAR (Matches Home-2 widgets) */
.blog-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 30px;
}

.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.widget-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
}

/* SEARCH WIDGET */
.search-widget-form {
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
}

.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-black);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.search-submit-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-light);
}

/* AUTHOR PROFILE WIDGET */
.author-profile-widget {
  text-align: center;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.widget-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.widget-author-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.widget-author-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* RECENT POSTS WIDGET */
.recent-post-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

.recent-post-thumb {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.recent-post-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.recent-post-date {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.recent-post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.recent-post-title:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* TAGS CLOUD WIDGET */
.tags-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tag-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tag-badge:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--crimson-vivid);
}

/* SECTION 4: WHAT WE LIKE / MOST POPULAR BOOKS & EDITIONS (Home-2 Section 13) */
.popular-books-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--bg-black);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.section-header-centered {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.books-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tab:hover, .filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.4);
}

.books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.book-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.25);
}

.book-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #120507;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.book-cover-wrap {
  height: 340px;
  background: #110708;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-cover-wrap img {
  max-height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.book-card:hover .book-cover-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.book-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.book-stars {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.book-format {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.book-price-row {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.book-price {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.book-price .old-price {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  margin-right: 6px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.book-action-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.add-cart-btn {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.add-cart-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-light);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* SECTION 5: BEST CHOICE / MOST INTERESTING (Home-2 Section 15 & 16) */
.dispatches-grid-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.dispatches-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.dispatch-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dispatch-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

.dispatch-category {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.dispatch-date {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.dispatch-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

.dispatch-arrow {
  color: var(--crimson-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* SECTION 6: TICKER / MARQUEE RIBBON (Home-2 Section 18) */
.marquee-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson-darkest) 0%, var(--crimson-dark) 50%, var(--crimson-darkest) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 40px;
  animation: marqueeScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--parchment);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.marquee-item .star-icon {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* SECTION 7: NEWSLETTER SIGNUP (Home-2 Section 20 & 21) */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.25) 0%, var(--bg-black) 75%);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.newsletter-box {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 30px 0 16px;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gold-glow);
}

.privacy-notice {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* FOOTER SECTION (Home-2 Section 22-26) */
.site-footer {
  background: #090304;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-crimson);
  padding-top: 80px;
}

.footer-top-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 18px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-gallery-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

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

.footer-gallery-thumb:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* FOOTER BOTTOM BAR */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.back-to-top-btn {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: #fff;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-light);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* MODALS & DRAWERS */
/* 1. SLIDE-OUT CART DRAWER */
.cart-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cart-drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.cart-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 440px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  z-index: 2001;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cart-drawer-overlay.active .cart-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.cart-drawer-header {
  padding: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cart-drawer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.close-drawer-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.close-drawer-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.cart-items-list {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.cart-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.cart-item-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 85px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.cart-item-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.cart-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cart-item-price {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cart-item-qty {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.qty-btn {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cart-drawer-footer {
  padding: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.cart-subtotal-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

/* 2. CHAPTER EXCERPT MODAL */
.excerpt-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2500;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.excerpt-modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.excerpt-modal-box {
  background: #18090b;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 840px;
  max-width: 95vw;
  max-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 40px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.excerpt-header {
  padding: 20px 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.excerpt-body {
  padding: 40px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--parchment);
  background: #130709;
}

.excerpt-dropcap {
  float: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  padding-top: 4px;
  padding-right: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* 3. SEARCH OVERLAY */
.search-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2600;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.search-modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.search-modal-inner {
  width: 700px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  text-align: center;
}

.search-modal-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 0;
  outline: none;
  text-align: center;
}

/* NOTIFICATIONS / TOAST */
.toast-msg {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-vivid), var(--crimson-dark));
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  z-index: 3000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.toast-msg.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-slide {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-badge-row, .hero-cta-group, .retailers-bar {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .author-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .book-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .blog-magazine-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .dispatches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .header-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 20px;
  }
  .header-col-left,
  .right-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-col-center {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .header-col-right {
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cart-totals-text {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  /* Mobile Drawer inner content */
  .mobile-nav-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .mobile-nav-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }
  .mobile-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .mobile-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 0;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--parchment-dim);
    padding: 14px 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
  }
  .mobile-link:hover, .mobile-link.active {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    padding-left: 8px;
  }
  .mobile-submenu-toggle .nav-arrow {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  .mobile-submenu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
  .mobile-submenu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
  .mobile-submenu-list {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 4px 0 8px 16px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    margin: 6px 0 8px 4px;
  }
  .mobile-submenu.open .mobile-submenu-list {
    display: flex;
  }
  .mobile-sublink {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
    padding: 10px 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
  .mobile-sublink:hover {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .dispatches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREATIVE VISION & MISSION SECTION (Inspired by AncoraThemes Writer)
   Palette: Rich obsidian dark background, aged parchment, antique gold, crimson
   ========================================================================== */

.creative-vision-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 45%, rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 55%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
  padding: 120px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.creative-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 75px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Left Column: Typography & Action */
.vision-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.vision-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vision-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.vision-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.vision-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.vision-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.vision-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #b8860b 100%);
  color: #0c0506 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 16px 38px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 235, 170, 0.4);
}

.vision-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecc85e 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  color: #0c0506 !important;
}

/* Right Column: Visual Composite */
.vision-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Background Dot Matrix Pattern */
.vision-dot-matrix {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 150px;
  height: 190px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 17px 17px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Upper Back Card (Archival Bookshelf) */
.vision-back-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 65%;
  height: 400px;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.vision-back-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}

.vision-back-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(1) contrast(1.05);
}

/* Lower Front Card (Author Portrait) */
.vision-front-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20px;
  width: 56%;
  height: 370px;
  z-index: 3;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.vision-front-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vision-front-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Centered Circular Play Button */
.vision-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0c0506;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.vision-play-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  bottom: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  animation: visionPulse 2.2s infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vision-play-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: -20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  animation: visionPulse 2.2s infinite 0.7s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes visionPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.vision-play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: #0c0506;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.vision-play-btn:focus {
  outline: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO PRESENTATION MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.video-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(8, 3, 4, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.video-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-modal-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 40px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.video-modal-overlay.active .video-modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.video-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.video-modal-player-wrap {
  padding: 24px;
}

.video-placeholder-screen {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-poster-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.7);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.video-placeholder-screen:hover .video-poster-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.video-overlay-tint {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.2) 0%, rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.75) 100%);
}

.video-play-center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.92);
  color: #0c0506;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.video-placeholder-screen:hover .video-play-center {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  background: #fff;
}

.video-caption-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.video-info-box {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Creative Vision */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .creative-vision-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .creative-vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }
  .vision-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .vision-eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .vision-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .vision-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .vision-media-wrap {
    height: 480px;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .vision-back-card {
    width: 68%;
    height: 360px;
  }
  .vision-front-card {
    width: 62%;
    height: 330px;
    left: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .creative-vision-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .vision-media-wrap {
    height: 400px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .vision-dot-matrix {
    left: 10px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 130px;
  }
  .vision-back-card {
    width: 72%;
    height: 290px;
  }
  .vision-front-card {
    width: 68%;
    height: 270px;
    left: 10px;
  }
  .vision-play-btn {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR SHOP / CURATED BOOKS SHOWCASE SECTION
   Modeled after AncoraThemes Writer Shop Section
   Color Scheme: Deep obsidian dark background, antique gold, crimson & parchment
   ========================================================================== */

.shop-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-black);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 25%, rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.1) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 75%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(20, 9, 11, 0.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 120px 0 130px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Background Elements */
.shop-bg-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 65px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.shop-dot-matrix {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 50px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 180px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 17px 17px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 65px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.shop-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.shop-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* 4-Book Grid */
.shop-books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.shop-book-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Visual Box containing book cover */
.book-visual-box {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1f0c10 0%, #120507 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: 4px;
  height: 390px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-visual-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
}

.shop-book-img {
  max-height: 300px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 88%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.book-visual-box:hover .shop-book-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Badge Tag */
.book-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.5);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Hover Action Buttons Overlay */
.book-action-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.book-visual-box:hover .book-action-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.book-quick-btn {
  width: 85%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #b8860b 100%);
  color: #0c0506;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.book-quick-btn:hover {
  background: #ecc85e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.book-preview-btn {
  width: 85%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.book-preview-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* Book Information Typography */
.book-info-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.shop-book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.shop-book-title a {
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.shop-book-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.shop-book-author {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.shop-book-price {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.shop-book-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* Bottom Action Button */
.shop-bottom-action {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 55px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-shop-more {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #14080a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  padding: 16px 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-shop-more:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0c0506;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Rules for Shop Showcase */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .shop-books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .shop-showcase-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .shop-books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .book-visual-box {
    height: 350px;
  }
  .shop-bg-circle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AUTHOR PHOTO GALLERY & ARCHIVES SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.author-gallery-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 135px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0c0506 0%, #16080b 45%, #0e0507 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.gallery-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -30%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.16) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.gallery-dot-matrix {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  right: 4%;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 18px 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
  z-index: 1;
}

.gallery-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.gallery-subtitle {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.gallery-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 50px 0 55px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
  background: rgba(22, 9, 12, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 35px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(45, 14, 20, 0.95);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-primary) 0%, var(--crimson-darkest) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* 6-Item Photo Gallery Grid */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.gallery-item {
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.gallery-card {
  background: #14070a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #090305;
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(14, 5, 7, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12, 4, 6, 0.96) 0%, rgba(22, 7, 10, 0.8) 55%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 4;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay-inner {
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-overlay-inner {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-item-location {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.gallery-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gallery-item-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.gallery-view-btn {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0c0506;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-view-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(236, 200, 94, 0.5);
}

/* Card Footer Bar */
.gallery-card-footer {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: #110507;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

.gallery-footer-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.gallery-footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.gallery-footer-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.gallery-icon-zoom-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26, 9, 13, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gallery-icon-zoom-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0c0506;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHOTO GALLERY LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-lightbox-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: rgba(6, 2, 3, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.gallery-lightbox-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-container {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 1120px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  background: #14070a;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.4);
  position: relative;
}

.lightbox-media-wrap {
  flex: 1.4;
  background: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lightbox-image {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-info-pane {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 45px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18080c 0%, #100406 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.lightbox-badge-pill {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.lightbox-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.lightbox-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.lightbox-meta-item {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 100001;
  background: rgba(22, 8, 11, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-vivid);
  border-color: var(--crimson-vivid);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 100001;
  background: rgba(20, 7, 10, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0c0506;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.lightbox-prev-btn {
  left: 28px;
}

.lightbox-next-btn {
  right: 28px;
}

/* Gallery Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
  }
  .lightbox-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .lightbox-media-wrap {
    max-height: 400px;
  }
  .lightbox-info-pane {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .author-gallery-section {
    padding: 80px 0 90px;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .gallery-filter-bar {
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 30px 0 40px;
  }
  .gallery-filter-btn {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 9px 16px;
  }
  .lightbox-nav-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .lightbox-prev-btn {
    left: 10px;
  }
  .lightbox-next-btn {
    right: 10px;
  }
  .lightbox-close-btn {
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOMER & CRITICAL REVIEWS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 125px 0 135px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e0507 0%, #15070a 45%, #0c0506 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.reviews-bg-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -25%);
  width: 950px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.16) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.reviews-dot-matrix {
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px;
  left: 4%;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 18px 18px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.reviews-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reviews-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.reviews-subtitle {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Modern Rating Scorecard Banner */
.reviews-scorecard-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(28, 12, 15, 0.95) 0%, rgba(18, 7, 10, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 34px 44px;
  margin: 50px auto 45px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.scorecard-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding-right: 36px;
}

.scorecard-big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(236, 200, 94, 0.35);
}

.scorecard-stars-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.scorecard-stars-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.scorecard-stars-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
}

.scorecard-bars-wrap {
  flex: 1.2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.scorecard-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.bar-star-label {
  width: 32px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.bar-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-primary) 0%, var(--gold-bright) 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.bar-pct {
  width: 32px;
  text-align: right;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.scorecard-actions-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding-left: 36px;
}

.scorecard-recom-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.scorecard-recom-stat .stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.stat-text-box .stat-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.stat-text-box .stat-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.btn-write-review {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Reviews Filter Bar */
.reviews-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0 0 45px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.review-filter-btn {
  background: rgba(22, 9, 12, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.review-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(45, 14, 20, 0.95);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.review-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-primary) 0%, var(--crimson-darkest) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.45);
}

/* Reviews Horizontal Slider */
.reviews-slider {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.reviews-cards-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 14px 4px 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold-primary) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.reviews-cards-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.reviews-cards-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.reviews-cards-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.reviews-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-60%);
  z-index: 5;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  background: rgba(20, 7, 10, 0.92);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.reviews-nav-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-primary) 0%, var(--crimson-darkest) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.reviews-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: default;
}

.reviews-nav-prev { left: -22px; }
.reviews-nav-next { right: -22px; }

.review-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 56px) / 3);
  min-width: 300px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #14070a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 34px 30px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}


.review-card.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
}

.review-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.review-stars-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.review-badge-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.review-badge-pill.critic-pill {
  background: rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-crimson);
  color: #ff9da8;
}

.review-badge-pill.verified-pill {
  background: rgba(20, 60, 30, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 180, 90, 0.4);
  color: #7de898;
}

.review-badge-pill.press-pill {
  background: rgba(25, 39, 60, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(90, 140, 210, 0.4);
  color: #9ec5fe;
}

.review-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-decorative);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  margin-bottom: -15px;
}

.review-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.review-card-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.review-card-edition {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.review-card-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.reviewer-avatar-img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.reviewer-monogram-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.reviewer-monogram-avatar.gold-monogram {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b1809 0%, #150a04 100%);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.reviewer-monogram-avatar.navy-monogram {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1e36 0%, #080f1c 100%);
  color: #8ec3f8;
}

.reviewer-monogram-avatar.crimson-monogram {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #420f17 0%, #1a0508 100%);
  color: #ffb3be;
}

.reviewer-details .reviewer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.reviewer-details .reviewer-credential {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.review-card-footer-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
}

.review-helpful-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.review-helpful-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.review-helpful-btn.voted {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.reviews-bottom-action {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.btn-load-more-reviews {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #14080a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  padding: 16px 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-load-more-reviews:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0c0506;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE WRITE A REVIEW MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.review-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: rgba(6, 2, 3, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.review-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.review-modal-box {
  background: #15070a;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 6px;
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(125, 23, 35, 0.35);
  position: relative;
}

.review-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 26px 32px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.review-modal-form {
  padding: 28px 32px 34px;
}

.form-rating-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.star-rating-select {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.star-pick {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.star-pick.active,
.star-pick:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.star-rating-text {
  margin-left: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 4, 6, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  background: rgba(16, 6, 9, 0.95);
}

.form-select {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

/* Reviews Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .review-card {
    flex-basis: calc((100% - 28px) / 2);
  }
  .reviews-nav-prev { left: -10px; }
  .reviews-nav-next { right: -10px; }
  .reviews-scorecard-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 30px;
    gap: 26px;
  }
  .scorecard-main {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .scorecard-bars-wrap {
    padding: 0;
  }
  .scorecard-actions-wrap {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 22px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reviews-section {
    padding: 80px 0 90px;
  }
  .review-card {
    flex-basis: 85%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .reviews-nav-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .scorecard-actions-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .btn-write-review {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .form-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .reviews-scorecard-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .scorecard-big-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Header fit on small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .header-inner {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
  .brand-emblem {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
  .brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .header-col-right {
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .header-actions {
    gap: 4px;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .header-cart-btn {
    padding: 6px;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .brand-sub {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG SECTION (after Reviews) - magazine layout
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 130px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0c0506 0%, var(--bg-dark) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.blog-subtitle {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Magazine layout: featured left (spans 2 rows) + two compact cards right */
.blog-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, auto);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #170a0d 0%, #11060a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 26px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.blog-card-featured {
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
}

/* Image area: fixed ratio, image always covers */
.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0c0506;
}

.blog-card-featured .blog-card-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

/* Compact cards: image left, text right */
.blog-card-compact {
  flex-direction: row;
}

.blog-card-compact .blog-card-media {
  flex: 0 0 36%;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.blog-card-compact .blog-card-media img {
  object-position: center 20%;
}

.blog-card-compact .blog-card-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 20px;
}

.blog-card-media img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.blog-card-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 5, 6, 0) 55%, rgba(12, 5, 6, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(161, 31, 47, 0.95);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.blog-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 26px 28px 24px;
}

.blog-card-featured .blog-card-body {
  padding: 32px 36px 30px;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-card-meta i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.blog-card-featured .blog-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: #ffffff;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--gold-primary), var(--gold-primary));
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 0 1px;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background-size 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background-size: 100% 1px;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-featured .blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 5;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--parchment);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.blog-read-more {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-read-more:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  gap: 14px;
}

.blog-bottom-action {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 54px;
}

.btn-view-all-posts {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #14080a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  padding: 16px 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-view-all-posts:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-primary) 0%, var(--crimson-darkest) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Tablet: single column, compact cards become horizontal rows */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: none;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .blog-card-featured {
    grid-row: auto;
  }
  .blog-card-featured .blog-card-media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }
  .blog-card-compact {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  .blog-card-compact .blog-card-media {
    flex: 0 0 38%;
  }
  .blog-card-compact .blog-card-media img {
    object-position: center 20%;
  }
}

/* Phones: everything stacks vertically */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-section {
    padding: 80px 0 90px;
  }
  .blog-layout {
    margin-top: 40px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .blog-card-compact {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .blog-card-compact .blog-card-media {
    flex: none;
    min-height: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
  .blog-card-featured .blog-card-media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  }
  .blog-card-body,
  .blog-card-featured .blog-card-body {
    padding: 22px 20px 20px;
  }
  .blog-card-featured .blog-card-excerpt {
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  }
  .blog-bottom-action {
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
  .btn-view-all-posts {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR - rotating messages
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 0;
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.top-bar-notice {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0;
}

.top-bar-messages {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 820px;
  height: 42px;
}

.top-bar-msg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--parchment);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s;
}

.top-bar-msg.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.top-bar-msg:hover .msg-text {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.top-bar-msg .tag {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-msg .msg-text {
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.top-bar-arrow,
.top-bar-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--parchment-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.top-bar-arrow:hover,
.top-bar-close:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.top-bar-close {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-bar.dismissed {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .top-bar-content {
    padding: 0 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .top-bar-social {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .top-bar {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .top-bar-messages,
  .top-bar-content {
    min-height: 56px;
    height: 56px;
  }
  .top-bar-msg {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  /* Allow two lines of text on narrow screens */
  .top-bar-msg .msg-text {
    white-space: normal;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .top-bar-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}
/* Footer developer credit */
.footer-developer {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.footer-developer a {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-developer a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-bright);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-developer {
    display: block;
    margin: 6px 0 0;
  }
}