"Art of Drawing and Painting Portraits" by Walter Foster is a comprehensive guide to creating realistic portraits using various mediums such as pencil, pastel, watercolor, oil, and acrylic. The book, part of the Collector's Series, offers tips and techniques from renowned artists like Ken Goldman, Lance Richlin, Tim Chambers, and Peggi Habets. With detailed illustrations and 144 pages of content, this trade paperback published by Quarto Publishing Group USA in 2012 provides a valuable resource for artists looking to enhance their portrait drawing skills.