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Using uBlock origin. No problems.

I ought to have been more specific: I'm using Firefox 57.

Firefox 57 here, ublock enabled and no problems.

In my case, NoScript (now updated to webextensions) was the cause. Allowing scripts from the site only lets me read it.

I'm using Firefox 57.

yes. i (using uBlock origin) could only see a picture of Mr Gates holding the books. no text.

Ghostery the same.

I'm running uBlock Origin (that's blocking 30 items) and Privacy Badger (that's blocking 8) on Chrome 62.0.3202.94

Had no trouble with the site.

could be that you subscribe to different filter lists.