Unfortunately I genuinely cannot get to the blue backgrounds without the layout file crashing. This shouldn't be a problem with any other game---I must've done something weird here while learning how to use affinity.
There were other technical issues too---I needed to relink every image file---but that was at least solveable by spending a lot of time. I don't currently have the technical know-how to remove the blue backgrounds, which have somehow become loadbearing.
The next best option might be to order a physical copy, but if that's not feasible due to shipping restrictions or pricing, I can spend a day bashing together a new barebones version. It won't have illustrations or hyperlinks, and the table of contents will be cut down, but it won't take more ink or toner to print than a regular document.
If you'd like me to do this, just let me know and I should be able to do it within a day or two.