[1] Tony Ward started then printing pamphlets and poetry collections by new poets writing in English, and in 1974 associated with the Arvon Foundation, moving to Todmorden.

The new co-editors were Michael Hulse and David Morley, who re-launched the press to include both a UK and an International series of poetry in English.

In 2001, David Morley's duties were taken up by Jo Shapcott, who worked with Arc until 2006, when John W Clarke was appointed as editor of the UK series.

Arc participated in the Poetry Parnassus project (part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad) with 19 of its poets in the UK to read.

The launch event featured Simon Armitage, and three Arc poets - Kristiina Ehin, Zeyar Lynn and Alvin Pang.