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/* Compact edition: a shorter introduction that keeps the story a surprise. */
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.hero-copy{padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:44px}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,5vw,5.55rem)}
.hero-copy>p{margin-top:20px;max-width:440px}
.hero-actions{margin-top:27px}
.hero-stamp{margin-top:32px}
.section-pad{padding-top:65px;padding-bottom:65px}
.section-heading{margin-bottom:28px}
.friends-heading h2{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,4.2vw,4rem)}
.friend-photo{height:205px}
.friend-content{padding:18px}
.friend-content h3{font-size:1.5rem;margin:8px 0}
.friend-content p{font-size:.85rem}
.friend-tag{margin-top:14px}
.about-section{gap:clamp(40px,7vw,100px)}
.about-photo{max-width:330px}
.about-copy .lead{font-size:1.12rem;margin-top:20px}
.series-section{min-height:230px}
.series-section h2{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,4vw,3.8rem)}
.coming-card{width:175px;height:175px;border-width:6px;box-shadow:0 0 0 5px #da994f}
.coming-card strong{font-size:1.35rem}
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.order-link{font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.5;text-align:center;margin-top:9px;color:#60717a}
.order-link a{color:var(--navy);font-weight:800;text-underline-offset:3px}