Rare 1968 Original 2 eye with transparent sticker & hype sticker on shrink plus giant color poster and inner sleeve. "Bookends" is a masterpiece of folk-pop from the legendary duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. A top rated listen. Co-produced by Simon & Garunkel along with lean assistance from Bob Johnston and Roy Halee. The album is a concept piece that explores the themes of aging, mortality, and the passage of time. The songs are beautifully arranged and harmonized, showcasing the duo's vocal prowess and their knack for storytelling. The album kicks off with the upbeat "Bookends Theme", which sets the tone for the rest of the record. Other standout tracks include "Mrs. Robinson", which was featured in the film "The Graduate", and "America", a poignant song about the search for identity and adventure in the United States. The album's closing track, "The Sounds of Silence", is a hauntingly beautiful reprise of the duo's most famous song. "Bookends" is a timeless classic that still resonates with listeners today, and it remains one of Simon and Garfunkel's most beloved albums.