From the back cover: "Do you dare to explore the hidden reaches of the Wolrd of Darkness? Venture into those forbidden regions where even vampires fear to tread. Glide through the elegant salons of Europe's elders and trek through the depths of the Dark Continent. Lose yourself in Peking's Forbidden City and find what waits at the headwaters of the Amazon. A World of Darkness Second Edition updates previously published information and offers all-new details on the setting of all the Storyteller games. A World of Darkness Second Edition includes: Vastly expanded information - nearly the entire world is covered. Details on previously uncovered regions, including Africa and China. Information on cities important to vampires, including New York City, Rio and Sidney.