In 1982, visionary filmmaker James Cameron sent his friend and fellow Roger Corman protégé, acclaimed director Joe Dante, an extraordinarily rare 47-page original treatment for the groundbreaking film that would soon redefine science fiction cinema: the iconic 1984 classic, The Terminator.
 
"He sent this to me shortly after he did Piranha 2," recalls Dante. "He wasn't asking me to make the movie, he just wanted me to read it and tell him my thoughts."
 
This exceptional document is not a screenplay but an early, meticulously detailed, scene-by-scene treatment, offering unprecedented insight into Cameron’s original vision for his cinematic masterpiece. It represents a critical moment in the film's development—before Arnold Schwarzenegger was cast, before the world glimpsed the apocalyptic future dominated by machines, and before Cameron became one of Hollywood's most influential directors.
 
Dated July 1982, this original copy—personally sent from James Cameron to Joe Dante—is an irreplaceable piece of cinematic history. It provides a remarkable glimpse into the creative mind behind one of the most influential films ever made.
 
On the backside, you can see the original binding of the black Terminator jacket cover. Unfortunately the cover has been lost to time. 
 
This is an unparalleled opportunity for collectors, historians, and film aficionados to own a cornerstone artifact from Hollywood’s golden era of genre filmmaking, a truly once-in-a-lifetime find straight from the hallowed halls of Joe Dante's personal collection.