/* =============================================================
   MADURAI READING CLUB — Stylesheet
   Color palette extracted from the logo:
     Deep Purple  : #3B1040
     Mid Purple   : #5C2272
     Warm Gold    : #C4A44A
     Cream        : #FAF7F2
   ============================================================= */


/* ─── CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ──────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand colours */
  --clr-purple-ink:   #1A0826;   /* deepest — hero bg */
  --clr-purple-deep:  #3B1040;   /* primary dark */
  --clr-purple-mid:   #5C2272;   /* medium purple */
  --clr-purple-soft:  #7A3B92;   /* lighter purple */
  --clr-gold:         #C4A44A;   /* warm gold */
  --clr-gold-light:   #D4B860;
  --clr-gold-pale:    #EDD9A0;
  --clr-cream:        #FAF7F2;   /* main bg */
  --clr-cream-warm:   #F3EDE3;
  --clr-cream-mid:    #E8DDD0;
  --clr-text:         #1E0E2A;   /* main text */
  --clr-text-mid:     #4A3558;
  --clr-text-soft:    #7A6A88;
  --clr-white:        #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --ff-display:  'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-heading:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-body:     'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Scale */
  --max-w:  1200px;
  --gutter: 2rem;

  /* Motion */
  --ease:   cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --dur:    0.4s;
}


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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a        { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul       { list-style: none; }
address  { font-style: normal; }
button   { cursor: pointer; font: inherit; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}


/* ─── LAYOUT HELPERS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
}


/* ─── SCROLL-TRIGGERED FADE-IN ───────────────────────────────── */
/* Default: content visible (no JS = no hidden sections).
   .js-ready is added by script.js, activating the animation. */
.fade-up                         { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.js-ready .fade-up               { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px);
                                   transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease), transform 0.75s var(--ease); }
.js-ready .fade-up.visible       { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.js-ready .fade-up.delay-1       { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.js-ready .fade-up.delay-2       { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.js-ready .fade-up.delay-3       { transition-delay: 0.45s; }


/* ─── SECTION HEADER (shared) ────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 4.5rem; }

.section-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.section-intro {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.subsection-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  padding: 1.6rem 0;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              padding    var(--dur) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(59, 16, 64, 0.07);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.nav-logo:hover { opacity: 0.8; }

.nav-logo-line1 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-logo-line2 {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.85);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-logo-line1 { color: var(--clr-purple-deep); }
.nav.scrolled .nav-logo-line2 { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover       { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav.scrolled .nav-link        { color: var(--clr-text-mid); }
.nav.scrolled .nav-link:hover  { color: var(--clr-purple-mid); }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: 910;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-toggle span { background: var(--clr-purple-deep); }

.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(4.5px, 4.5px); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(4.5px, -4.5px); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated gradient background */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #0D0415 0%,
    #3B1040 25%,
    #5C2272 55%,
    #3B1040 78%,
    #0D0415 100%
  );
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: bgShift 22s ease infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 28%, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.07) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 75%, rgba(92, 34, 114, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

@keyframes bgShift {
  0%   { background-position:   0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position:   0% 50%; }
}

/* Decorative vertical lines */
.hero-deco-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.deco-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent,
    rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.07) 30%,
    rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.07) 70%,
    transparent
  );
}

/* Hero content */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: 960px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.2s both;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 13vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.4s both;
}
.hero-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

.hero-subline {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.5);
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.6s both;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.45);
  transition: background var(--dur), color var(--dur), border-color var(--dur), gap var(--dur);
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.8s both;
}
.hero-cta:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-purple-deep);
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 1.2s both;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(196,164,74,0.8), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-scroll-indicator span {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.65);
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
  50%       { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about {
  background: var(--clr-cream);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 7rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-text p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.about-lead {
  font-family: var(--ff-display) !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: var(--clr-text) !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem !important;
}

.about-aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--clr-cream-mid);
  padding-left: 3rem;
}

.about-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-purple-mid);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-soft);
}

.about-quote {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.about-quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.55;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BOOK DISCUSSION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.book-club {
  background: var(--clr-purple-deep);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
}

.book-club .section-label  { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.book-club .section-title  { color: var(--clr-cream); }
.book-club .section-intro  { color: rgba(250,247,242,0.6); }
.book-club .subsection-title { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* Steps */
.how-it-works { margin-bottom: 6rem; }

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.18);
}

.step-card {
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.18);
  transition: background var(--dur);
}
.step-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.step-card:hover      { background: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.04); }

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.2);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  transition: color var(--dur);
}
.step-card:hover .step-number { color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.45); }

.step-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.step-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.58);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Experience two-column */
.experience {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.experience-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.experience-text strong {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

/* Detail rows */
.experience-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.12);
  transition: padding-left var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.detail-row:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.12); }
.detail-row:hover       { padding-left: 0.5rem; }

.detail-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.7);
}
.detail-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.detail-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.detail-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.65);
}

.detail-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.88);
}

.detail-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.38);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   JOIN
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.join { background: var(--clr-cream-warm); }

.join-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.join-inner .section-title { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }

.join-values {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur);
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(59, 16, 64, 0.08);
}

.value-glyph {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.value-card em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clr-purple-mid); }

.join-note {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Form block */
.join-form-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  text-align: left;
}

.join-form-header {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.75rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-cream-mid);
}
.join-form-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.join-form-header p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-soft);
}

.form-container {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 540px;
}

.join-form {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 540px;
  display: block;
  border: none;
}

/* Placeholder shown until real form is added */
.form-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
}

.form-placeholder-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.form-placeholder-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-placeholder-inner h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.form-placeholder-inner p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-placeholder-inner code {
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  background: var(--clr-cream-mid);
  padding: 0.1em 0.35em;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.form-placeholder-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,164,74,0.4);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color var(--dur), border-color var(--dur);
}
.form-placeholder-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-purple-mid);
  border-color: var(--clr-purple-mid);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY — Dynamic Cycling System
   ─ Past Books  : CSS masonry, varying slot heights
   ─ Bookmarks   : Collage grid — interlocking brick pattern,
                   wide panoramic ratio matching real bookmarks
   ─ Both use a two-layer crossfade for smooth transitions
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.gallery-section   { background: var(--clr-cream); }
.bookmarks-section { background: var(--clr-purple-ink); }
.bookmarks-section .section-label { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.bookmarks-section .section-title { color: var(--clr-cream); }
.bookmarks-section .section-intro { color: rgba(250,247,242,0.6); }


/* ── Shared gallery-item shell ──────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: zoom-in;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Crossfade image layers ─────────────────────────────────── */
/*
  Two stacked <img> elements (.layer-a / .layer-b) per slot.
  GalleryCycler toggles "active" between them for a seamless crossfade.
  .ph-layer is the placeholder shown before real images are configured.
*/
.img-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out, transform 0.8s var(--ease);
  transform: scale(1);
  display: block;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.img-layer.active { opacity: 1; }

/* Gentle Ken Burns zoom on the visible layer when hovered */
.gallery-item:hover .img-layer.active { transform: scale(1.05); }


/* ── Placeholder layer ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.ph-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.ph-layer.active { opacity: 1; }
.ph-layer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(196,164,74,0.07) 0%, transparent 68%);
}
.ph-glyph {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.4);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ph-text {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ── Past Books — CSS masonry ───────────────────────────────── */
.masonry-gallery {
  columns: 3;
  column-gap: 1.25rem;
}
.masonry-gallery .gallery-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  /* height set inline by GalleryCycler from heights[] */
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BOOKMARKS — Collage / Interlocking Brick Grid
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   3-column grid, fixed row height 155 px.
   GalleryCycler sets [data-wide] on span-2 items.
   Auto-placement produces a perfect repeating brick offset:

     Row 1  ╔══════════════╦═══════╗
            ║  WIDE (×2)   ║ narr. ║
     Row 2  ╠═══════╦══════╩══════╣
            ║ narr. ║   WIDE (×2) ║
     Row 3  ╠══════╩╦═════════════╣
            ║  WIDE (×2)   ║ narr. ║
     Row 4  ╠═══════╦══════════════╣
            ║ narr. ║   WIDE (×2) ║
            ╚═══════╩═════════════╝

   Wide slot  ≈ 4.3 : 1  (matches the real panoramic bookmark)
   Narrow slot ≈ 2.15 : 1 (still clearly landscape)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.collage-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 155px;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Wide tiles span 2 columns */
.collage-gallery .gallery-item[data-wide] {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* ── Per-item hover: lift + gold glow ───────────────────────── */
.collage-gallery .gallery-item {
  transition: transform 0.42s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.42s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.collage-gallery .gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(59, 16, 64, 0.42),
    0 0 0 1.5px rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.32);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ── Gold shimmer sweep ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.collage-gallery .gallery-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    108deg,
    transparent 25%,
    rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.14) 50%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  transform: translateX(-140%);
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.collage-gallery .gallery-item:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(140%);
}

/* ── Staggered entrance animation ───────────────────────────── */
/*
  JS assigns --item-delay via inline style on each .gallery-item.
  The gallery container gets .items-ready from the IntersectionObserver
  when it scrolls into view — that unpauses all animations at once,
  letting the per-item delay handle the stagger.
*/
@keyframes collageReveal {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.95);
    filter: blur(4px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.collage-gallery .gallery-item {
  animation: collageReveal 0.7s var(--ease) var(--item-delay, 0ms) both;
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.collage-gallery.items-ready .gallery-item {
  animation-play-state: running;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AUTHOR MEET
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.author-meet { background: var(--clr-cream-warm); }

.author-inner {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.author-lead {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 2.25rem;
}

.author-body {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.author-terms {
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-cream-mid);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.term-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-cream-mid);
  transition: background var(--dur);
}
.term-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.term-row:hover      { background: var(--clr-white); }

.term-check {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.term-row p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.author-cta-block {
  background: var(--clr-purple-deep);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.author-cta-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.author-email-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.35);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color var(--dur), gap var(--dur);
}
.author-email-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-gold-pale);
  gap: 0.9rem;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact { background: var(--clr-cream); }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.contact-block address {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.9;
}

.contact-value {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  transition: color var(--dur);
}
a.contact-value:hover { color: var(--clr-purple-mid); }

/* Map iframe */
.contact-map-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: block;
}
.map-open-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  color: var(--clr-purple-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.map-open-link:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Map placeholder */
.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  background: var(--clr-cream-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-cream-mid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.map-placeholder-inner {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.map-placeholder-inner svg {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.map-placeholder-inner p {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.map-placeholder-inner em {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-soft);
}

.map-link {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,164,74,0.4);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--dur);
}
.map-link:hover { color: var(--clr-purple-mid); }

.map-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-soft);
  font-style: italic;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
  background: var(--clr-text);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.25rem;
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.08);
}

.footer-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.38);
  font-style: italic;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 2.25rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.42);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-align: center;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LIGHTBOX
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.lightbox.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 2, 20, 0.94);
  cursor: zoom-out;
}

.lightbox-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.lightbox.open .lightbox-frame { transform: scale(1); }

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 88vw;
  max-height: 86vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -3rem;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.6);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Tablet (≤ 1024px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

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

  .about-aside {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-cream-mid);
    padding-top: 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .about-quote { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

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

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

  .map-placeholder { height: 320px; }

  /* Bookmarks collage: collapse to 2-col on tablet (keep brick pattern) */
  .collage-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 135px; }
  /* On 2-col grid, wide items still span 2 (= full width) — looks great */

  /* Books masonry: still 3 cols on tablet — fine */
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Mobile (≤ 768px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  :root { --gutter: 1.25rem; }

  .section { padding: 5rem 0; }

  /* Nav */
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: -100%;
    width: min(300px, 85vw);
    height: 100dvh;
    background: var(--clr-purple-ink);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    transition: right 0.45s var(--ease);
    z-index: 905;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .nav-menu.open { right: 0; }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.78);
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 18vw, 5.5rem); }
  .hero-subline  { font-size: 0.72rem; }

  /* Steps */
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .step-card {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.18);
  }
  .step-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  /* Join values */
  .join-values { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Galleries */
  .masonry-gallery   { columns: 2; }
  /* collage: 2 cols already set in 1024 breakpoint, keep gap tighter */
  .collage-gallery   { gap: 8px; grid-auto-rows: 120px; }

  /* Author CTA block */
  .author-cta-block {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* About aside */
  .about-aside {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-links { justify-content: flex-start; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Small mobile (≤ 480px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }

  .masonry-gallery  { columns: 1; }
  /* Collage: single column on small phones, items stack full-width */
  .collage-gallery  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 110px; gap: 7px; }
  .collage-gallery .gallery-item[data-wide] { grid-column: span 1; }

  .join-form-header { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; }

  .author-cta-block { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }

  .hero-cta { padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRINT / REDUCED MOTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NOW-READING RIBBON
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.now-reading {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 990;
  width: 240px;
  background: var(--clr-purple-deep);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.25);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem 1rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(196,164,74,0.08);
  transform: translateX(calc(100% + 2.5rem));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              opacity   0.55s ease;
}
.now-reading.nr-visible {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.nr-dismiss {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.55rem;
  right: 0.6rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.3rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nr-dismiss:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.nr-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.nr-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.nr-author {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.6);
  margin: 0;
}
.nr-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(196,164,74,0.35), transparent);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.nr-date {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.5);
}
.nr-date-label {
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.55);
}
.nr-date span:last-child { color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.65); }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .now-reading {
    width: calc(100vw - 2.5rem);
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
  }
}


@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .fade-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero-bg { animation: none; }
  /* Immediately show collage items without animation */
  .collage-gallery .gallery-item {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
  }
}