About Arc Publications

back

Arc publishes contemporary poetry from new and established writers from the UK and abroad, specialising in the work of international poets writing in English and the work of overseas poets in translation.

Arc Publications was established by Tony Ward in 1969 with the pricipal aim of introducing new work to an eager readership, initially through a series of hand-produced pamphlets and later through full collections. Over forty years on, he runs the press with fellow director Angela Jarman and an Editorial Board of three, from a converted textile mill on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border in the north of England, producing upwards of 20 new titles a year. Arc still adheres to its founding principles: to introduce the best of new talent to a UK readership, including voices from overseas that would otherwise remain unheard in this country, and to remain at the cutting edge of world poetry.

Featured Titles

Ai! Ai! PianissimoAi! Ai! Pianissimo by Astrid Alben
A mesmerising first collection.
£8.99
Farewell to the EarthFarewell to the Earth by Christopher James
The second collection from the winner of the 2008 National Poetry competition.
£8.99
 
Pure Contradiction: Selected PoemsPure Contradiction: Selected Poems by Rainer Maria Rilke
“Not a poet, but the embodiment of poetry” – Maria Tsvetaeva.
£9.99
Sweet Torture of BreathingSweet Torture of Breathing by Lorna Thorpe
A second collection, following A Ghost in my House, from this witty, honest and powerful poet.
£8.99
 

Online Catalogue:

Arc Publications  View all available titles

Contact Details:

whttp://www.arcpublications.co.uk
t: +44 (0)1706 812 338
f: +44 (0)1706 818 948
Nanholme Mill
Shaw Wood Road
Todmorden
Lancashire
OL14 6DA
United Kingdom