Architecture A-Z began as a Star Magazine feature based on a simple concept: What can we learn and share about Kansas City’s history and contemporary scene if we take a simple walk through the alphabet?

The Kansas City Star’s Steve Paul discusses his new book, Architecture A-Z: An Elemental, Alphabetical Guide to Kansas City’s Built Environment. The book, a collection of the columns that have appeared as part of the series, contains more than 200 photographs and detailed descriptions of Kansas City’s architectural scene.