:root{
  --brand:#006665;--aqua:#66B1B1;--ink:#102224;--ivory:#F7F3EC;--paper:#EFE8DE;--text:#293534;--muted:#66716F;--border:#D8D3CA;--white:#fff;
  --display:'Newsreader',Georgia,serif;--body:'Manrope',Arial,sans-serif;
  --container:1320px;--reading:760px;--gutter:48px;
  --s1:4px;--s2:8px;--s3:12px;--s4:16px;--s5:20px;--s6:24px;--s7:32px;--s8:40px;--s9:48px;--s10:64px;--s11:80px;--s12:96px;--s13:128px;
  --radius-btn:8px;--radius-input:10px;--radius-card:16px;--radius-media:20px;
  --shadow-soft:0 10px 40px rgba(16,34,36,.07);--shadow-book:0 28px 65px rgba(3,20,22,.26);
  --header-h:72px;--chat-safe:86px;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}html{scroll-behavior:smooth}body{margin:0;font-family:var(--body);color:var(--text);background:var(--ivory);font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}body.menu-open,body.drawer-open{overflow:hidden}a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit}button{cursor:pointer}img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}h1,h2,h3,h4,p{margin-top:0}h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.025em}h1{font-size:clamp(2.75rem,5vw,4.5rem);line-height:1.02}h2{font-size:clamp(2.15rem,4vw,3.25rem);line-height:1.06}h3{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.12}.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}.skip-link{position:fixed;left:16px;top:-100px;z-index:9999;background:var(--white);padding:10px 14px;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}.skip-link:focus{top:16px}.uptown-container{width:min(var(--container),calc(100% - (var(--gutter)*2)));margin-inline:auto}.uptown-reading{width:min(var(--reading),calc(100% - 40px));margin-inline:auto}.section-pad{padding:var(--s13) 0}.section--ivory{background:var(--ivory)}.section--paper{background:var(--paper)}.section--ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory)}.eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:18px}.section--ink .eyebrow,.section-heading--inverse .eyebrow{color:var(--aqua)}.section-heading{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:60px}.section-heading--center{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}.section-heading--split{max-width:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;align-items:flex-end}.section-heading p{font-size:18px;color:var(--muted);max-width:680px;margin:16px 0 0}.section-heading--center p{margin-inline:auto}.section-heading--inverse h2,.section-heading--inverse p{color:var(--ivory)}.section-heading--inverse p{color:rgba(247,243,236,.72)}

/* buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;border-radius:var(--radius-btn);padding:13px 23px;min-height:50px;border:1px solid transparent;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;transition:background .22s ease,color .22s ease,border-color .22s ease,transform .22s ease}.btn span{transition:transform .22s ease}.btn:hover span{transform:translateX(4px)}.btn:focus-visible,.text-link:focus-visible,a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(102,177,177,.5);outline-offset:3px}.btn--lg{min-height:54px;padding:15px 27px}.btn--primary{background:var(--brand);color:var(--white)}.btn--primary:hover{background:#004f4e}.btn--secondary{border-color:rgba(0,102,101,.35);color:var(--brand);background:transparent}.btn--secondary:hover{background:rgba(0,102,101,.06);border-color:var(--brand)}.btn--light{background:var(--ivory);color:var(--ink)}.btn--light:hover{background:var(--white)}.btn--ghost-light{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(247,243,236,.32);color:var(--ivory)}.btn--ghost-light:hover{border-color:var(--aqua);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}.text-link{display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--brand)}.text-link span{transition:transform .2s ease}.text-link:hover span{transform:translateX(4px)}.text-link--inverse{color:var(--aqua)}

/* header */
.site-header{position:fixed;z-index:900;inset:0 0 auto;background:rgba(247,243,236,.92);backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(16px);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:background .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,transform .25s ease}.site-header.is-scrolled{border-bottom-color:rgba(16,34,36,.08);background:rgba(247,243,236,.97)}.site-header__inner{height:var(--header-h);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px}.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;min-width:130px}.brand img{width:126px;height:56px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center}.desktop-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;margin-left:18px}.desktop-nav a,.nav-trigger{border:0;background:none;color:var(--ink);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;padding:24px 0}.nav-trigger span{font-size:12px;margin-left:4px}.header-actions{margin-left:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px}.header-phone{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.2;text-align:right}.header-phone__label{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.04em}.header-phone strong{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink)}.btn--header{min-height:42px;padding:10px 16px}.mobile-menu-toggle{display:none;margin-left:auto;width:44px;height:44px;border:0;background:none;position:relative}.mobile-menu-toggle span:not(.sr-only){position:absolute;left:11px;width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);transition:.25s ease}.mobile-menu-toggle span:nth-child(2){top:17px}.mobile-menu-toggle span:nth-child(3){top:25px}.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){top:21px;transform:rotate(45deg)}.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){top:21px;transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.mega-menu{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;background:var(--ivory);border-top:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.08);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.08);box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(16,34,36,.08)}.mega-menu[hidden]{display:none}.mega-menu__inner{padding:38px 0 42px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:280px 1fr;gap:60px}.mega-menu__intro h3{font-size:30px;margin-bottom:16px}.mega-menu__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}.mega-card{padding:18px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.45);transition:.22s ease}.mega-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:rgba(0,102,101,.3);background:var(--white)}.mega-card strong{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-size:21px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}.mega-card span{display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--muted)}.mega-menu__inner--genres{grid-template-columns:280px 1fr 1fr}.genre-menu-group{display:grid;align-content:start;gap:8px}.genre-menu-group__title{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.13em;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}.genre-menu-group a{padding:6px 0;font-weight:600;font-size:14px}.genre-menu-group a:hover{color:var(--brand)}
.mobile-menu{position:fixed;z-index:880;top:var(--header-h);left:0;right:0;bottom:0;background:var(--ivory);padding:22px 20px max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-bottom));display:flex;flex-direction:column}.mobile-menu[hidden]{display:none}.mobile-menu__inner{display:grid;gap:0}.mobile-menu__primary-link,.mobile-accordion__trigger{min-height:54px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);background:none;width:100%;padding:0;font-family:var(--display);font-size:23px;color:var(--ink);text-align:left}.mobile-accordion__panel{padding:8px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.mobile-accordion__panel[hidden]{display:none}.mobile-accordion__panel a{display:block;padding:8px 0;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text)}.mobile-menu__actions{margin-top:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;padding-top:16px}

/* hero */
.hero-home{min-height:860px;padding:calc(var(--header-h) + 90px) 0 80px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.hero-home:before{content:"";position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(102,177,177,.18),transparent 68%);right:-100px;top:120px;pointer-events:none}.hero-home__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.03fr .97fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;min-height:620px}.hero-home__copy{position:relative;z-index:2}.hero-home__copy h1{font-size:clamp(3.5rem,6.2vw,5.65rem);max-width:790px;margin-bottom:26px}.hero-home__copy h1 em{display:block;color:var(--brand);font-weight:400}.hero-home__copy>p{font-size:19px;color:var(--muted);max-width:670px;margin-bottom:30px}.hero-home__actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}.hero-trust{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:20px;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px;font-weight:600}.hero-trust span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}.hero-trust span:not(:last-child):after{content:"•";margin-left:10px;color:var(--aqua)}.hero-book-stage{height:570px;position:relative;perspective:1200px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.hero-manuscript{position:absolute;width:330px;height:430px;background:#fffefa;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(16,34,36,.08);padding:58px 42px;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}.hero-manuscript span{display:block;height:2px;background:#d7d4ca;margin-bottom:18px}.hero-manuscript span:nth-child(2){width:78%}.hero-manuscript span:nth-child(4){width:60%}.hero-manuscript--back{transform:translate(-80px,22px) rotate(-10deg)}.hero-manuscript--mid{transform:translate(-35px,-12px) rotate(-4deg)}.hero-book-3d{position:relative;width:300px;height:420px;transform:translate(65px,12px) rotateY(-12deg) rotateZ(4deg);transform-style:preserve-3d;filter:drop-shadow(0 35px 35px rgba(16,34,36,.22));transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}.hero-book-3d__cover{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0a2f31,#006665 60%,#0d4a4b);border-radius:4px 14px 14px 4px;padding:46px 38px;color:var(--ivory);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between}.hero-book-3d__cover:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:12px;border:1px solid rgba(247,243,236,.2);border-radius:3px 10px 10px 3px}.hero-book-kicker{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em}.hero-book-3d__cover strong{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:49px;line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.04em}.hero-book-3d__cover small{font-size:12px;opacity:.8}.hero-book-3d__spine{position:absolute;width:34px;left:-30px;top:4px;bottom:4px;background:#004c4b;transform:rotateY(90deg);transform-origin:right center}.hero-feather-mark{position:absolute;right:35px;top:90px;width:110px;height:110px;color:var(--aqua);font-size:70px;transform:rotate(18deg);opacity:.85}.hero-home__ink{position:absolute;left:4%;bottom:116px;width:360px;height:2px;transform:rotate(-7deg);transform-origin:left}.hero-home__ink span{display:block;width:0;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--brand),var(--aqua));animation:inkdraw 1.5s .3s forwards ease-out}.hero-scroll-note{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:24px;transform:translateX(-50%);font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.06em}.hero-scroll-note span{margin-left:8px;color:var(--brand)}@keyframes inkdraw{to{width:100%}}
.authority-strip{background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}.authority-strip__inner{height:78px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:26px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}.authority-strip i{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--aqua)}

/* homepage blocks */
.journey-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}.journey-card{min-height:245px;padding:28px;border:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.1);border-radius:var(--radius-card);background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:.28s ease}.journey-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(0,102,101,.28);background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}.journey-card__num{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--aqua);margin-bottom:auto}.journey-card h3{font-size:29px;margin:24px 0 10px}.journey-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px}.journey-card .text-link{margin-top:auto}
.quick-conversion{padding:44px 0}.quick-conversion--light{background:var(--ivory);border-top:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.08);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.08)}.quick-conversion--dark{background:var(--brand);color:var(--white)}.quick-conversion--dark h2,.quick-conversion--dark .eyebrow{color:var(--white)}.quick-conversion--bordered{border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.quick-conversion__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}.quick-conversion h2{font-size:35px;margin:0}.quick-conversion .eyebrow{margin-bottom:8px}
.published-work{position:relative;overflow:hidden}.published-work:before{content:"OUR WORK";position:absolute;right:-20px;top:70px;font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(80px,15vw,220px);line-height:.75;color:rgba(255,255,255,.03);white-space:nowrap}.book-showcase{display:grid;grid-template-columns:48px 1fr 48px;gap:12px;align-items:center;position:relative}.book-showcase__track{position:relative;min-height:520px}.book-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:80px;align-items:center;opacity:0;transform:translateX(30px);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .5s ease}.book-slide.is-active{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}.book-object{width:270px;height:390px;margin:auto;position:relative;transform:rotate(-4deg);filter:drop-shadow(0 28px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.42));transition:transform .3s ease}.book-object:hover{transform:rotate(-2deg) translateY(-6px)}.book-object:after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-16px;top:7px;bottom:7px;width:16px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#eee9dd,#c9c2b3);transform:skewY(-20deg);transform-origin:left top}.book-object__demo{height:100%;border-radius:3px 12px 12px 3px;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#006665,#103d3e);color:var(--ivory);padding:34px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)}.book-slide:nth-child(2) .book-object__demo{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#6bb1b1,#1f5a5c)}.book-slide:nth-child(3) .book-object__demo{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#2b3333,#111d1f)}.book-slide:nth-child(4) .book-object__demo{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#b39f83,#6e5a44)}.book-object__demo span{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em}.book-object__demo strong{font-family:var(--display);font-size:38px;line-height:.98}.book-object__demo small{font-size:11px;opacity:.8}.book-object--image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:3px 12px 12px 3px}.book-meta h3{font-size:58px;color:var(--ivory);margin-bottom:12px}.book-meta__author{font-size:16px;color:rgba(247,243,236,.72)}.book-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:24px 0 30px}.book-tags span{font-size:11px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 10px;color:rgba(247,243,236,.78)}.book-nav{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);background:transparent;color:var(--ivory);transition:.2s}.book-nav:hover{border-color:var(--aqua);color:var(--aqua)}.book-carousel-dots{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-12px;display:flex;gap:7px}.book-carousel-dots span{width:20px;height:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}.book-carousel-dots span.is-active{background:var(--aqua)}
.idea-path{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:18px;padding-top:48px}.idea-path__line{position:absolute;top:0;left:7%;right:7%;height:2px;background:var(--border)}.idea-path__line span{display:block;width:0;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand),var(--aqua));transition:width .1s linear}.idea-step{position:relative;padding-top:18px}.idea-step:before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-54px;left:0;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ivory);border:2px solid var(--brand)}.idea-step>span{font-size:10px;color:var(--aqua);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em}.idea-step h3{font-size:26px;margin:8px 0}.idea-step p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.services-editorial{overflow:hidden}.service-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:80px;align-items:center;padding:74px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.12)}.service-panel:nth-of-type(even) .service-panel__copy{order:2}.service-panel:nth-of-type(even) .service-panel__visual{order:1}.service-panel__num{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--aqua);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:25px}.service-panel__copy h3{font-size:48px;margin-bottom:18px}.service-panel__copy p{color:var(--muted);max-width:560px}.service-panel__visual{height:390px;border-radius:var(--radius-media);background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(0,102,101,.12),rgba(102,177,177,.24));position:relative;overflow:hidden}.service-art{position:absolute;inset:12%;border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.24);border-radius:12px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);background:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}.service-panel__visual--manuscript .service-art:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:18% 16%;background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(41,53,52,.18) 0 2px,transparent 2px 28px)}.service-panel__visual--publishing .service-art:before{content:"BOOK";position:absolute;inset:14% 22%;background:var(--brand);color:var(--ivory);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--display);font-size:54px;transform:rotate(-6deg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-book)}.service-panel__visual--marketing .service-art:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:110px;height:150px;background:var(--brand);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);box-shadow:0 0 0 30px rgba(0,102,101,.08),0 0 0 65px rgba(0,102,101,.05),0 0 0 105px rgba(0,102,101,.03)}.service-panel__visual--cover .service-art:before{content:"COVER\A DESIGN";white-space:pre;position:absolute;inset:12% 20%;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0c3434,#67b1b1);color:var(--ivory);display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;font-family:var(--display);font-size:44px;line-height:.9;transform:rotate(5deg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-book)}.service-panel__visual--audio .service-art:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:10%;right:10%;top:50%;height:100px;transform:translateY(-50%);background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand) 0 3px,transparent 3px 10px);clip-path:polygon(0 48%,5% 40%,10% 58%,15% 32%,20% 66%,25% 25%,30% 72%,35% 37%,40% 60%,45% 20%,50% 77%,55% 32%,60% 62%,65% 40%,70% 56%,75% 28%,80% 68%,85% 38%,90% 57%,95% 44%,100% 50%,100% 52%,0 52%)}
.case-study-feature__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:90px;align-items:center}.case-study-books{min-height:510px;position:relative}.mini-book{position:absolute;width:260px;height:390px;padding:38px 30px;color:var(--ivory);box-shadow:var(--shadow-book);border-radius:3px 12px 12px 3px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between}.mini-book strong{font-family:var(--display);font-size:42px;line-height:.92}.mini-book span{font-size:11px}.mini-book--one{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#006665,#123b3c);left:12%;top:40px;transform:rotate(-9deg)}.mini-book--two{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#7a6347,#3b3025);left:39%;top:72px;transform:rotate(9deg)}.case-study-feature__copy blockquote{font-family:var(--display);font-size:31px;line-height:1.25;color:var(--ink);margin:30px 0 10px;padding-left:24px;border-left:2px solid var(--aqua)}.case-study-attribution{display:block;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:28px}.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:rgba(16,34,36,.12);border:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.12)}.why-item{background:var(--paper);padding:36px 28px}.why-item>span{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;font-weight:800;color:var(--aqua)}.why-item h3{font-size:26px;margin:42px 0 12px}.why-item p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}.process-line{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--border)}.process-step{padding:28px 24px 0 0;position:relative}.process-step:before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-6px;left:0;width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brand)}.process-step>span{font-size:10px;color:var(--aqua);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em}.process-step h3{font-size:26px;margin:18px 0 10px}.process-step p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}

/* turning book */
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/* inner pages */
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/* forms */
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/* drawer, rail, chat, sticky */
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/* footer */
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/* reveals */
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/* responsive */
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summary:after{content:"−"}.footer-mobile-accordions a{display:block;padding:5px 0 10px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(247,243,236,.7)}.footer-mobile-contact{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 20px;padding:20px 0 8px;font-size:12px}.footer-bottom{min-height:58px}.chat-safe-zone{right:14px;bottom:calc(66px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}.chat-placeholder{width:48px;height:48px;min-height:48px;padding:0;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%}.chat-placeholder__label{display:none}.mobile-sticky-bar{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:770;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;min-height:58px;padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom);background:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 -10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12)}.mobile-sticky-bar a,.mobile-sticky-bar button{border:0;background:none;color:var(--ivory);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700}.mobile-sticky-bar button{background:var(--brand)}body.menu-open .chat-safe-zone,body.menu-open .mobile-sticky-bar,body.drawer-open .chat-safe-zone,body.drawer-open .mobile-sticky-bar{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}.lead-drawer__panel{padding:42px 20px 100px}.lead-drawer__panel h2{font-size:38px}.footer-bottom{padding-bottom:calc(58px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}.article-hero{padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 52px)}}
@media(max-width:479px){:root{--gutter:16px}.hero-book-stage{transform:scale(.6);height:300px}.journey-card{min-width:91%}.reach-node--5{display:none}.footer-bottom{font-size:10px}.footer-bottom div{gap:10px}.mobile-menu__actions{grid-template-columns:1fr}.mobile-menu__actions .btn{min-height:46px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}.reveal,.reveal-group>*{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;animation:none!important;transition:none!important}.hero-home__ink span{width:100%;animation:none}.hero-book-3d,.hero-manuscript,.book-object,.journey-card,.genre-card,.service-panel,.mega-card{transition:none!important}.turning-book__page{display:none!important}}
.uptown-chat-panel{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:62px;width:min(390px,calc(100vw - 28px));max-height:min(680px,calc(100vh - 120px));overflow:auto;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.12);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(16,34,36,.25);color:var(--text)}.uptown-chat-panel[hidden]{display:none}.uptown-chat-panel__header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:2;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:16px 18px;background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory);border-radius:18px 18px 0 0}.uptown-chat-panel__header>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:10px 1fr;column-gap:9px}.uptown-chat-panel__status{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#87e3c8;grid-row:1/3;align-self:center}.uptown-chat-panel__header strong{font-size:12px}.uptown-chat-panel__header small{font-size:10px;color:rgba(247,243,236,.62)}.uptown-chat-panel__header button{border:0;background:none;color:var(--ivory);font-size:24px}.uptown-chat-panel__body{padding:18px}.uptown-chat-panel__body>p{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px}.chat-open .mobile-sticky-bar{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}@media(max-width:767px){.uptown-chat-panel{position:fixed;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));width:auto;max-height:calc(100vh - 28px - env(safe-area-inset-bottom));border-radius:18px}.uptown-chat-panel__body{padding-bottom:24px}.chat-open .chat-safe-zone{right:14px;left:14px;bottom:14px}}
.work-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:34px 22px}.work-card__cover{aspect-ratio:.72/1;margin-bottom:22px;max-width:280px}.work-card__cover img,.work-card__cover .book-object__demo{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:3px 12px 12px 3px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-book)}.work-card h3{font-size:30px;margin:8px 0 4px}.work-card p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}.book-tags--light span{border-color:var(--border);color:var(--muted)}.book-detail-hero{padding:calc(var(--header-h) + 90px) 0 100px}.book-detail-hero__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:90px;align-items:center}.book-detail-cover{width:min(330px,90%);aspect-ratio:.72/1;margin:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 35px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3))}.book-detail-cover img,.book-detail-cover .book-object__demo{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:3px 12px 12px 3px}.book-detail-copy h1{color:var(--ivory)}.book-detail-author{color:rgba(247,243,236,.72)}.book-detail-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}.case-study-image img{border-radius:var(--radius-media);box-shadow:var(--shadow-book)}@media(max-width:991px){.work-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.book-detail-hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}.book-detail-copy{text-align:center}.book-detail-actions,.book-detail-copy .book-tags{justify-content:center}}@media(max-width:600px){.work-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.work-card__cover{margin-inline:auto}.work-card{text-align:center}.work-card .text-link,.work-card .book-tags{justify-content:center}}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 4.4 — REVISION BATCH 1
   Compact homepage, stronger hero graphics, responsive carousels
   ========================================================= */

/* A more dimensional editorial canvas without heavy bitmap backgrounds */
.section--ivory{
  background-color:var(--ivory);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 9% 12%,rgba(102,177,177,.09),transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 72%,rgba(0,102,101,.055),transparent 23%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(16,34,36,.018) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(16,34,36,.018) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:auto,auto,48px 48px,48px 48px;
}
.section--paper{
  background-color:var(--paper);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 20%,rgba(102,177,177,.11),transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(125deg,rgba(255,255,255,.24),transparent 38%);
}
.section-pad{padding:88px 0}
.section-heading{margin-bottom:40px}
.section-heading p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.65}

/* Header / logo: crop-safe asset + stronger visual presence */
:root{--header-h:82px}
.site-header__inner{height:var(--header-h);gap:24px}
.brand{min-width:92px}
.brand img{width:78px;height:72px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center}
.desktop-nav{gap:26px;margin-left:10px}

/* Hero redesign: editorial geometry + richer book stage */
.hero-home{
  min-height:720px;
  padding:calc(var(--header-h) + 58px) 0 56px;
  isolation:isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 38%,rgba(102,177,177,.18),transparent 27%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%,rgba(0,102,101,.08),transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(110deg,var(--ivory) 0 58%,#f1eadf 100%);
}
.hero-home:before{
  width:620px;height:620px;right:-155px;top:55px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(102,177,177,.16),rgba(102,177,177,.025) 49%,transparent 70%);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.07);
}
.hero-home:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;z-index:0;right:4.5%;top:16%;width:37vw;max-width:570px;height:62%;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.10);border-radius:48% 52% 44% 56% / 56% 42% 58% 44%;
  transform:rotate(-8deg);pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-home__graphic{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.hero-graphic{position:absolute;display:block}
.hero-graphic--ring{right:15%;top:19%;width:310px;height:310px;border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.14);border-radius:50%}
.hero-graphic--ring:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:34px;border:1px dashed rgba(102,177,177,.26);border-radius:50%}
.hero-graphic--page{right:2%;bottom:8%;width:430px;height:190px;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.11);border-radius:50%;transform:rotate(-8deg)}
.hero-graphic--ink{left:6%;bottom:74px;width:34vw;max-width:430px;height:95px;border-top:2px solid rgba(0,102,101,.19);border-radius:50%;transform:rotate(-7deg)}
.hero-home__grid{grid-template-columns:1.04fr .96fr;gap:34px;min-height:540px}
.hero-home__copy h1{font-size:clamp(3.35rem,5.65vw,5.25rem);max-width:720px;margin-bottom:18px}
.hero-home__copy>p{font-size:17px;max-width:620px;margin-bottom:24px}
.hero-home__actions{gap:10px}
.hero-trust{margin-top:15px}
.hero-book-stage{height:510px;isolation:isolate}
.hero-stage-frame{position:absolute;width:430px;height:430px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.62),rgba(102,177,177,.10));border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.10);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 24px rgba(255,255,255,.18);transform:translate(24px,0)}
.hero-stage-frame:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:36px;border:1px dashed rgba(0,102,101,.13);border-radius:50%}
.hero-stage-label{position:absolute;z-index:7;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 11px;border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.13);background:rgba(247,243,236,.88);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border-radius:999px;font-size:10px;line-height:1;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(16,34,36,.06)}
.hero-stage-label span{color:var(--brand)}
.hero-stage-label--idea{left:3%;top:20%}
.hero-stage-label--book{right:1%;top:28%}
.hero-stage-label--audience{right:8%;bottom:15%}
.hero-manuscript{width:300px;height:390px;padding:48px 36px}
.hero-manuscript--back{transform:translate(-72px,28px) rotate(-13deg)}
.hero-manuscript--mid{transform:translate(-30px,-6px) rotate(-5deg)}
.hero-book-3d{width:280px;height:390px;transform:translate(62px,7px) rotateY(-12deg) rotateZ(3deg)}
.hero-book-3d__cover strong{font-size:54px;line-height:.86}
.hero-scroll-note{bottom:20px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.08em}

/* Journey carousel: desktop grid, mobile explicit carousel navigation */
.journey-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.journey-section:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-110px;bottom:9%;width:350px;height:170px;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.11);border-radius:50%;transform:rotate(18deg);pointer-events:none}
.journey-card{padding:24px;min-height:216px}
.journey-card h3{font-size:27px;margin-bottom:9px}
.journey-card p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:18px}
.journey-card__num{margin-bottom:20px}
.journey-controls{display:none}

/* Shorter WHAT WE DO mosaic */
.services-editorial{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.services-editorial:before{content:"WRITE / PUBLISH / GROW";position:absolute;right:-24px;top:18px;font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(54px,8vw,122px);line-height:1;color:rgba(16,34,36,.025);white-space:nowrap;pointer-events:none}
.services-editorial .section-heading--split{align-items:end;max-width:none}
.services-editorial .section-heading--split>div{max-width:720px}
.services-editorial .section-heading--split>p{max-width:420px;margin:0 0 5px;color:var(--muted)}
.service-compact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.service-compact-card{grid-column:span 2;min-height:245px;padding:24px;border:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.10);border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.50);display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .24s ease,border-color .24s ease,background .24s ease}
.service-compact-card:nth-child(1),.service-compact-card:nth-child(2){grid-column:span 3}
.service-compact-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(0,102,101,.25);background:rgba(255,255,255,.76)}
.service-compact-card:after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-42px;bottom:-54px;width:150px;height:150px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(102,177,177,.16),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.service-compact-card__top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:auto;color:var(--brand);font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em}
.service-compact-card__mark{width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.14);border-radius:50%;position:relative}
.service-compact-card__mark:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:9px;right:9px;top:18px;height:1px;background:var(--aqua);transform:rotate(-28deg)}
.service-compact-card h3{font-size:30px;margin:32px 0 8px}
.service-compact-card p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);max-width:400px;margin-bottom:18px}
.service-compact-card .text-link{margin-top:auto}
.service-compact-card--marketing{background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.48),rgba(102,177,177,.08))}
.service-compact-card--audio{background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.52),rgba(0,102,101,.06))}

/* Shorter quick forms */
.quick-conversion{padding:32px 0}
.quick-conversion__grid{gap:32px}
.quick-conversion h2{font-size:30px}

/* Published work is still cinematic, but tighter */
.published-work.section-pad{padding:84px 0}
.published-work .section-heading{margin-bottom:26px}
.book-showcase__track{min-height:520px}
.book-slide{gap:58px}
.book-object{width:270px;height:390px}

/* Page-turn stories replace the earlier static author-story block */
.author-stories{height:220vh;position:relative}
.author-stories__sticky{padding:72px 0}
.author-stories__grid{grid-template-columns:.64fr 1.36fr;gap:52px}
.author-stories__intro h2{font-size:50px}
.author-stories__intro p{font-size:15px}
.turning-book__controls{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:18px;margin-top:16px}
.turning-book__controls button{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(247,243,236,.24);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);color:var(--ivory);font-size:18px}
.turning-book__controls span{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;color:rgba(247,243,236,.62)}

/* WHY + PROCESS are kept, but share one compact section */
.why-process-compact{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.why-process-compact:after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-150px;bottom:-210px;width:480px;height:480px;border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.08);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.why-process-compact__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.why-compact h2,.process-compact h2{font-size:40px;margin-bottom:26px}
.why-compact__list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-left:1px solid var(--border)}
.why-compact__list>div{padding:18px;border-right:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);min-height:124px}
.why-compact__list span,.process-compact__step>span{font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--aqua)}
.why-compact__list strong{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-size:20px;line-height:1.15;color:var(--ink);margin:9px 0 5px}
.why-compact__list p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.process-compact__line{border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.process-compact__step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:34px 1fr;gap:12px;padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.process-compact__step strong{font-family:var(--display);font-size:19px;color:var(--ink)}
.process-compact__step p{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin:2px 0 0;line-height:1.45}

/* Compact lower-home sections */
.publishing-reach.section-pad,.genres-section.section-pad,.insights-section.section-pad{padding:72px 0}
.publishing-reach__grid{gap:46px}
.reach-orbit{height:420px}
.genre-card{min-height:205px;padding:22px}
.genre-card h3{font-size:27px}
.genre-card p{font-size:12px}
.insight-card h3{font-size:26px}
.insight-card p{font-size:12px}
.final-cta{padding:76px 0}

/* Desktop side actions: never clipped */
.desktop-floating-rail{left:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);gap:7px;box-shadow:none}
.desktop-floating-rail button,.desktop-floating-rail a{width:128px;height:44px;border-radius:8px;padding:0 12px;background:rgba(16,34,36,.95);box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(16,34,36,.12);overflow:visible}
.desktop-floating-rail button:hover,.desktop-floating-rail a:hover{width:128px;background:var(--brand);transform:translateX(2px)}
.desktop-floating-rail .rail-icon{width:20px;flex:0 0 20px;text-align:center}
.desktop-floating-rail .rail-label{display:block;white-space:nowrap;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.03em}

/* Responsive refinement */
@media(max-width:1199px){
  :root{--header-h:76px;--gutter:34px}
  .brand img{width:70px;height:66px}
  .header-phone__label{display:none}
  .hero-home{min-height:680px;padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 46px)}
  .hero-home__grid{gap:18px;min-height:500px}
  .hero-book-stage{transform:scale(.9)}
  .desktop-floating-rail{display:none}
  .service-compact-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .service-compact-card,.service-compact-card:nth-child(1),.service-compact-card:nth-child(2){grid-column:auto}
  .service-compact-card:last-child{grid-column:1/-1;min-height:200px}
  .why-process-compact__grid{gap:36px}
}

@media(max-width:991px){
  :root{--gutter:28px}
  .section-pad{padding:72px 0}
  .hero-home{min-height:auto;padding-bottom:36px}
  .hero-home__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;text-align:center}
  .hero-home__copy{max-width:760px;margin-inline:auto}
  .hero-home__copy h1{max-width:720px;margin-inline:auto}
  .hero-home__copy>p{margin-inline:auto}
  .hero-home__actions,.hero-trust{justify-content:center}
  .hero-book-stage{height:420px;transform:scale(.84);margin:-10px auto -12px;width:min(620px,100%)}
  .hero-graphic--ring{right:8%;top:48%}
  .hero-home:after{right:12%;top:47%;height:42%;width:60vw}
  .service-compact-card{min-height:220px}
  .author-stories{height:auto;padding:72px 0}
  .author-stories__sticky{position:relative;min-height:0;padding:0}
  .author-stories__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .author-stories__intro{text-align:center;max-width:650px;margin-inline:auto}
  .author-stories__intro p{margin-inline:auto}
  .turning-book__controls{display:flex}
  .why-process-compact__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:52px}
  .why-compact__list{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .why-compact__list>div{min-height:154px}
  .publishing-reach.section-pad,.genres-section.section-pad,.insights-section.section-pad{padding:64px 0}
}

@media(max-width:767px){
  :root{--gutter:20px;--header-h:64px}
  .section-pad{padding:54px 0}
  .section-heading{margin-bottom:28px}
  .section-heading p{font-size:14px}
  .site-header__inner{height:var(--header-h)}
  .brand{min-width:58px}
  .brand img{width:54px;height:54px}
  .hero-home{padding:calc(var(--header-h) + 34px) 0 30px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 75% 54%,rgba(102,177,177,.18),transparent 31%),linear-gradient(160deg,var(--ivory),#f0e8dc)}
  .hero-home__copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,12vw,3.65rem);line-height:.98;margin-bottom:15px}
  .hero-home__copy>p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px}
  .hero-home__actions{max-width:390px;gap:8px}
  .hero-home__actions .btn{min-height:48px}
  .hero-trust{margin-top:12px}
  .hero-book-stage{height:285px;transform:none;margin:2px 0 0}
  .hero-stage-frame{width:275px;height:275px;transform:translate(12px,0)}
  .hero-manuscript{width:178px;height:232px;padding:30px 22px}
  .hero-manuscript span{margin-bottom:12px}
  .hero-manuscript--back{transform:translate(-45px,18px) rotate(-12deg)}
  .hero-manuscript--mid{transform:translate(-18px,-5px) rotate(-4deg)}
  .hero-book-3d{width:168px;height:232px;transform:translate(38px,4px) rotateY(-10deg) rotateZ(3deg)}
  .hero-book-3d__cover{padding:25px 20px}
  .hero-book-3d__cover strong{font-size:31px}
  .hero-book-kicker,.hero-book-3d__cover small{font-size:7px}
  .hero-stage-label{padding:6px 8px;font-size:8px}
  .hero-stage-label--idea{left:1%;top:18%}.hero-stage-label--book{right:0;top:25%}.hero-stage-label--audience{right:5%;bottom:10%}
  .hero-graphic--ring{width:220px;height:220px;right:-12%;top:55%}
  .hero-graphic--page{width:280px;height:100px;right:-15%;bottom:2%}
  .hero-graphic--ink{display:none}
  .hero-scroll-note{display:none}
  .authority-strip__inner{height:50px;gap:12px;font-size:9px;overflow-x:auto;justify-content:flex-start;scrollbar-width:none}
  .authority-strip__inner::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}

  .journey-section{padding-bottom:48px}
  .journey-grid{display:flex;grid-template-columns:none;gap:12px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-padding-left:0;padding:2px 12% 10px 0;scrollbar-width:none;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .journey-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .journey-card{flex:0 0 82%;min-width:0;min-height:230px;padding:22px;scroll-snap-align:start}
  .journey-card h3{font-size:25px}
  .journey-controls{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-top:18px}
  .journey-control{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(16,34,36,.14);background:rgba(255,255,255,.48);color:var(--ink)}
  .journey-dots{display:flex;gap:6px;align-items:center}
  .journey-dots span{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(16,34,36,.20);transition:.2s ease}
  .journey-dots span.is-active{width:18px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--brand)}

  .quick-conversion{padding:27px 0}
  .quick-conversion__grid{gap:16px}
  .quick-conversion h2{font-size:27px}

  .published-work.section-pad{padding:56px 0}
  .published-work:before{font-size:68px;top:46px}
  .book-showcase__track{min-height:540px}
  .book-object{width:190px;height:278px}
  .book-meta h3{font-size:34px}

  .idea-path{gap:18px}
  .idea-step p{font-size:12px}

  .services-editorial .section-heading--split{display:block}
  .services-editorial .section-heading--split>p{margin-top:12px}
  .service-compact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .service-compact-card,.service-compact-card:last-child{grid-column:auto;min-height:200px;padding:18px}
  .service-compact-card:last-child{grid-column:1/-1;min-height:178px}
  .service-compact-card h3{font-size:24px;margin:23px 0 7px}
  .service-compact-card p{font-size:11px;line-height:1.45;margin-bottom:13px}
  .service-compact-card__mark{width:30px;height:30px}
  .service-compact-card__mark:before{left:7px;right:7px;top:14px}
  .service-compact-card .text-link{font-size:11px}

  .author-stories{padding:56px 0}
  .author-stories__intro h2{font-size:38px}
  .turning-book__spread{max-width:520px}
  .turning-book__left,.turning-book__right{padding:20px}
  .story-book-cover{min-height:285px}
  .turning-book__right blockquote{font-size:23px}

  .why-process-compact__grid{gap:44px}
  .why-compact h2,.process-compact h2{font-size:34px;margin-bottom:20px}
  .why-compact__list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .why-compact__list>div{min-height:120px;padding:14px}
  .why-compact__list strong{font-size:18px}
  .process-compact__step{padding:11px 0}

  .publishing-reach.section-pad,.genres-section.section-pad,.insights-section.section-pad{padding:52px 0}
  .reach-orbit{height:320px}
  .genre-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .genre-card{min-height:175px;padding:17px}
  .genre-card h3{font-size:22px}
  .genre-card p{font-size:11px}
  .insight-grid{gap:18px}
  .final-cta{padding:62px 0}
}

@media(max-width:479px){
  :root{--gutter:16px}
  .hero-home{padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 26px)}
  .hero-home__copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.35rem,12vw,3.25rem)}
  .hero-book-stage{height:250px}
  .hero-stage-frame{width:238px;height:238px}
  .hero-manuscript{width:158px;height:205px}
  .hero-book-3d{width:148px;height:205px;transform:translate(32px,3px) rotateY(-10deg) rotateZ(3deg)}
  .hero-book-3d__cover strong{font-size:27px}
  .hero-stage-label--book{right:-3%}
  .journey-card{flex-basis:84%;min-height:218px}
  .service-compact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .service-compact-card,.service-compact-card:last-child{grid-column:auto;min-height:166px}
  .service-compact-card h3{margin-top:17px}
  .service-compact-card__top{margin-bottom:0}
  .why-compact__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .why-compact__list>div{min-height:0}
  .genre-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .genre-card{min-height:155px}
  .turning-book__left,.turning-book__right{padding:16px}
  .story-book-cover{min-height:245px}
  .turning-book__right blockquote{font-size:21px}
}

@media(max-width:359px){
  :root{--gutter:14px}
  .brand img{width:49px;height:49px}
  .hero-home__copy h1{font-size:2.25rem}
  .hero-book-stage{height:228px}
  .hero-stage-frame{width:218px;height:218px}
  .hero-stage-label{display:none}
  .journey-card{flex-basis:88%}
  .mobile-sticky-bar a,.mobile-sticky-bar button{font-size:11px}
}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 4.4 — REVISION BATCH 2
   Premium editorial backgrounds, stronger brand scale, mobile polish
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --mist:#e8f0ed;
  --sage-paper:#edf2ee;
  --sand:#eee6da;
  --warm-white:#fbf8f2;
}

/* Stronger logo presence without making the header bulky */
:root{--header-h:88px}
.site-header__inner{height:var(--header-h)}
.brand{min-width:136px}
.brand img{width:116px;height:76px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center}
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:108px;height:70px}

/* Chapter-like color rhythm across the homepage */
.home .journey-section{
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(255,255,255,.42),transparent 44%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%,rgba(102,177,177,.16),transparent 26%),
    var(--sage-paper);
}
.home .journey-section:after{
  content:"CHAPTER 01";position:absolute;right:-26px;top:34px;
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(72px,10vw,150px);line-height:.8;
  color:rgba(16,34,36,.028);letter-spacing:-.05em;white-space:nowrap;pointer-events:none
}
.home .quick-conversion--light{background:var(--warm-white)}
.home .idea-audience{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 9% 70%,rgba(102,177,177,.10),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#f8f4ed,#f4efe6);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.home .idea-audience:after{
  content:"IDEA → AUDIENCE";position:absolute;left:-18px;bottom:12px;
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(52px,8.2vw,118px);color:rgba(0,102,101,.035);
  letter-spacing:-.04em;white-space:nowrap;pointer-events:none
}
.home .services-editorial{
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(255,255,255,.22),transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 18%,rgba(102,177,177,.13),transparent 25%),
    var(--sand)
}
.home .services-editorial:after{
  content:"GHOSTWRITERS";position:absolute;right:-42px;bottom:20px;
  writing-mode:vertical-rl;transform:rotate(180deg);
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(66px,8vw,118px);line-height:.8;
  letter-spacing:-.05em;color:rgba(16,34,36,.035);pointer-events:none
}
.home .services-editorial .uptown-container:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-82px;bottom:-68px;width:210px;height:420px;
  background:url('../images/feather-outline.svg') center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity:.18;transform:rotate(-8deg);pointer-events:none
}
.home .services-editorial .uptown-container{position:relative}
.home .why-process-compact{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 16%,rgba(0,102,101,.08),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#edf3f0,#f7f3ec 72%);
}
.home .why-process-compact:before{
  content:"AUTHOR";position:absolute;left:-12px;top:36px;
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(72px,10vw,148px);line-height:.85;
  color:rgba(0,102,101,.03);letter-spacing:-.05em;pointer-events:none
}
.home .publishing-reach{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(102,177,177,.13),transparent 34%),
    var(--warm-white)
}
.home .genres-section{
  background:
    linear-gradient(140deg,rgba(255,255,255,.20),transparent 38%),
    var(--sand)
}
.home .insights-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 22%,rgba(102,177,177,.12),transparent 22%),
    var(--mist)
}

/* Hero 2.0 — stronger branded editorial composition */
.hero-home{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 34%,rgba(102,177,177,.22),transparent 29%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 98% 3%,rgba(0,102,101,.13),transparent 23%),
    linear-gradient(108deg,#faf7f0 0 53%,#e9f0ed 100%);
}
.hero-home__graphic:before{
  content:"STORY";position:absolute;right:-18px;top:12%;
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(110px,15vw,230px);font-weight:400;
  line-height:.75;letter-spacing:-.07em;color:rgba(0,102,101,.043);white-space:nowrap;
  transform:rotate(-5deg)
}
.hero-home__graphic:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-12px;bottom:-80px;width:190px;height:390px;
  background:url('../images/feather-outline.svg') center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity:.16;transform:rotate(11deg)
}
.hero-stage-frame{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 28%,rgba(255,255,255,.92),rgba(255,255,255,.40) 36%,rgba(102,177,177,.12) 72%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.66),rgba(102,177,177,.10));
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 24px rgba(255,255,255,.20),0 28px 80px rgba(16,34,36,.08)
}
.hero-book-3d{filter:drop-shadow(0 38px 40px rgba(16,34,36,.27))}
.hero-book-3d__cover{
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035),transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#092f31,#006665 58%,#0d4a4b)
}
.hero-book-3d__cover:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:18px;top:18px;width:64px;height:132px;
  background:url('../images/feather-outline.svg') center/contain no-repeat;opacity:.34;filter:brightness(2.1)
}
.hero-home__copy .eyebrow{position:relative;padding-left:34px}
.hero-home__copy .eyebrow:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:50%;width:24px;height:1px;background:var(--aqua)}

/* Extra background linework behind selected content without reducing readability */
.home .journey-section .uptown-container:after,
.home .why-process-compact .uptown-container:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-80px;bottom:-18px;width:430px;height:230px;
  background:url('../images/editorial-lines.svg') center/contain no-repeat;opacity:.32;pointer-events:none
}
.home .journey-section .uptown-container,.home .why-process-compact .uptown-container{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* Services feel less like floating white boxes */
.service-compact-card{
  background:rgba(251,248,242,.64);
  box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(16,34,36,.035)
}
.service-compact-card:nth-child(even){background:rgba(232,240,237,.62)}
.service-compact-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);box-shadow:0 24px 54px rgba(16,34,36,.07)}

/* Slightly more editorial journey cards */
.journey-card{
  background:rgba(251,248,242,.74);
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(16,34,36,.035);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px)
}
.journey-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}

/* Make the footer transition feel intentional after the dark close */
.site-footer{border-top:1px solid rgba(247,243,236,.08)}

/* Responsive logo and hero polish */
@media(max-width:1199px){
  :root{--header-h:80px}
  .brand{min-width:118px}
  .brand img{width:104px;height:70px}
  .site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:98px;height:66px}
}

@media(max-width:991px){
  .hero-home__graphic:before{right:-50px;top:43%;font-size:150px}
  .hero-home__graphic:after{left:-42px;bottom:-72px;width:150px;height:310px}
}

@media(max-width:767px){
  :root{--header-h:68px}
  .site-header__inner{height:var(--header-h)}
  .brand{min-width:92px}
  .brand img,.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:86px;height:58px}
  .mobile-menu-toggle{width:42px;height:42px}

  .hero-home{
    padding:calc(var(--header-h) + 28px) 0 26px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 82% 54%,rgba(102,177,177,.22),transparent 31%),
      linear-gradient(155deg,#faf7f0 0 48%,#e6efec 100%)
  }
  .hero-home__copy{text-align:left}
  .hero-home__copy h1{margin-inline:0;font-size:clamp(2.55rem,11vw,3.45rem)}
  .hero-home__copy>p{margin-inline:0;max-width:520px}
  .hero-home__actions,.hero-trust{justify-content:flex-start}
  .hero-home__actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:360px;width:100%}
  .hero-home__actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .hero-book-stage{
    height:292px;margin-top:18px;border-radius:28px;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.44),rgba(102,177,177,.10));
    border:1px solid rgba(0,102,101,.08);overflow:hidden
  }
  .hero-home__graphic:before{right:-40px;top:58%;font-size:98px;color:rgba(0,102,101,.05)}
  .hero-home__graphic:after{left:-30px;bottom:-48px;width:115px;height:230px;opacity:.12}
  .hero-stage-frame{width:252px;height:252px}
  .hero-stage-label--idea{left:4%}.hero-stage-label--book{right:3%}.hero-stage-label--audience{right:8%}

  .home .journey-section:after{font-size:72px;top:24px;right:-28px}
  .journey-grid{padding-right:14%}
  .journey-card{flex-basis:80%;min-height:208px;border-radius:18px}
  .journey-card__num{margin-bottom:14px}
  .journey-card h3{font-size:24px}

  .home .services-editorial:after{font-size:78px;right:-30px;bottom:12px}
  .home .services-editorial .uptown-container:before{left:-60px;bottom:-52px;width:145px;height:290px;opacity:.12}
  .home .idea-audience:after{font-size:58px;left:-15px}
  .home .why-process-compact:before{font-size:74px;top:28px}

  .section-pad{padding:50px 0}
  .quick-conversion{padding:24px 0}
  .publishing-reach.section-pad,.genres-section.section-pad,.insights-section.section-pad{padding:48px 0}
}

@media(max-width:479px){
  :root{--header-h:66px}
  .brand{min-width:84px}
  .brand img,.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:80px;height:55px}
  .hero-home{padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 24px)}
  .hero-book-stage{height:268px;border-radius:24px}
  .hero-home__copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.45rem,11.7vw,3.1rem)}
  .hero-trust{gap:9px;font-size:10px}
  .hero-trust span:not(:last-child):after{margin-left:4px}
  .journey-card{flex-basis:84%;min-height:198px}
  .service-compact-card{min-height:158px}
}

@media(max-width:359px){
  .brand{min-width:78px}
  .brand img,.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:74px;height:52px}
}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 4.4 — ASSET INTEGRATION PASS / v0.4.7
   Uses approved assets supplied by Uptown: true quill artwork,
   tightly-cropped brand mark, literary linework and platform marks.
   ========================================================= */

/* Brand mark: the supplied file previously had very large transparent padding.
   v0.4.7 uses the tightly-cropped source and gives it proper visual presence. */
:root{--header-h:98px}
.brand{min-width:122px;flex:0 0 122px}
.brand img{width:92px;height:auto;max-height:92px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center}
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:84px;height:auto;max-height:84px}

/* Use the original Uptown feather rather than a generic outline. */
.hero-home__graphic:after{
  background-image:url('../images/uptown-feather.png');
  width:154px;height:420px;left:-16px;bottom:-94px;
  opacity:.20;transform:rotate(8deg);filter:saturate(.88)
}
.hero-book-3d__cover:after{
  background-image:url('../images/uptown-feather.png');
  width:48px;height:152px;right:20px;top:18px;
  opacity:.26;filter:brightness(1.8) saturate(.75)
}
.home .services-editorial .uptown-container:before{
  background-image:url('../images/uptown-feather.png');
  left:-58px;bottom:-68px;width:126px;height:510px;
  opacity:.31;transform:rotate(-2deg);filter:saturate(.82)
}

/* A second restrained feather moment creates the editorial edge treatment
   the reference conveyed, without repeating the same decoration everywhere. */
.home .genres-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.home .genres-section:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-24px;bottom:-124px;width:118px;height:480px;
  background:url('../images/uptown-feather.png') center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity:.14;transform:rotate(180deg);pointer-events:none;z-index:0
}
.home .genres-section .uptown-container{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* Supplied light book linework gives selected light chapters more character. */
.home .journey-section{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(255,255,255,.48),transparent 44%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%,rgba(102,177,177,.16),transparent 26%),
    url('../images/book-linework.png');
  background-color:var(--sage-paper);
  background-repeat:no-repeat,no-repeat,no-repeat;
  background-size:auto,auto,auto 78%;
  background-position:center,center,right -80px bottom -20px
}
.home .publishing-reach{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(102,177,177,.14),transparent 34%),
    url('../images/book-linework.png');
  background-color:var(--warm-white);
  background-repeat:no-repeat,no-repeat;
  background-size:auto,auto 72%;
  background-position:center,left -145px center
}

/* Platform ecosystem: supplied marketplace marks, presented neutrally as
   destinations/environments rather than badges or claimed endorsements. */
.reach-node{
  min-width:104px;min-height:48px;padding:9px 13px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(16,34,36,.055)
}
.reach-node img{display:block;max-width:92px;max-height:28px;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.84}
.reach-node--3 img{max-width:96px;filter:grayscale(.25);opacity:.9}
.reach-node:hover img{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1}

/* Supplied literary/typewriter artwork turns the final conversion area into
   a branded closing chapter instead of another flat dark panel. */
.final-cta{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(16,34,36,.96),rgba(16,34,36,.87) 52%,rgba(16,34,36,.90)),
    url('../images/final-cta-literary.jpg');
  background-size:cover,cover;background-position:center,center
}
.final-cta:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 48% 52%,rgba(102,177,177,.08),transparent 32%);
  pointer-events:none
}
.final-cta__inner{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* The genuine feather also becomes a very quiet background signature in the
   open-book author proof section. */
.author-stories:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:3%;top:12%;width:102px;height:410px;
  background:url('../images/uptown-feather.png') center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity:.09;filter:brightness(1.8);pointer-events:none
}

@media(max-width:1199px){
  :root{--header-h:88px}
  .brand{min-width:108px;flex-basis:108px}
  .brand img{width:82px;max-height:82px}
  .site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:76px;max-height:76px}
}

@media(max-width:767px){
  :root{--header-h:80px}
  .site-header__inner{height:var(--header-h)}
  .brand{min-width:80px;flex-basis:80px}
  .brand img,.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:72px;height:auto;max-height:72px}
  .hero-home{padding-top:calc(var(--header-h) + 24px)}
  .hero-home__graphic:after{left:-32px;bottom:-58px;width:92px;height:270px;opacity:.14}
  .home .services-editorial .uptown-container:before{left:-38px;bottom:-30px;width:76px;height:310px;opacity:.18}
  .home .genres-section:before{right:-28px;bottom:-74px;width:72px;height:300px;opacity:.10}
  .home .journey-section{background-size:auto,auto,auto 54%;background-position:center,center,right -180px bottom}
  .home .publishing-reach{background-size:auto,auto 46%;background-position:center,left -260px center}
  .author-stories:after{display:none}
  .reach-node{min-width:86px;min-height:40px;padding:7px 9px}
  .reach-node img{max-width:74px;max-height:22px}
}

@media(max-width:479px){
  :root{--header-h:76px}
  .brand{min-width:74px;flex-basis:74px}
  .brand img,.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:68px;max-height:68px}
  .reach-node{min-width:76px}
  .reach-node img{max-width:66px;max-height:20px}
}

@media(max-width:359px){
  :root{--header-h:72px}
  .brand{min-width:68px;flex-basis:68px}
  .brand img,.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img{width:62px;max-height:62px}
}