Renowned author and historian Michael Zomber shares his love of antique arms with the world via The History Channel Arts & Entertainment channel. Michael Zomber has produced the television documentaries “Dueling Pistols” and “Soul of the Samurai.” His literary ventures include; “Shogun Iemitsu: War and Romance in 17th Century Tokugawa Japan”, “Jesus and the Samurai: The Shining Religion and the Samurai,” “Park Avenue,” “Sweet Betsy That's Me: A Child of the Civil War” and “A Son of Kentucky.”
Convicted of mail fraud in 2003, Michael Zomber made the most of his time, while serving his sentence. Instead of harboring bitterness towards the criminal justice system, Michael engaged
himself in helping other inmates get their GED, created legal documents for others, and enhanced the library’s availability and operations. While in the midst of those obligations, he wrote several highly praised novels.
His adoration for historical arms has enabled him to become a superb storyteller sharing his arms knowledge worldwide. He stresses the historical aspects and importance of antique arms, and their role in wars, battles, and conflict throughout the centuries.
Though he addresses the use of various arms in times of confrontation, Michael Zomber is an advocate of peace. He is an ardent supporter of peace fostering organizations such as UNICEF, Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, and Global Exchange.
Michael Zomber is a graduate of the University of Illinois, earning the status of cum laude with degrees in English and psychology. He holds a Masters degree in English Literature at UCLA. With his wife Andrea, they formed their own film production company, Renascent Films LLC, in 1998. The film production company has produced and distributed highly acclaimed films such as, “La Cucaracha”, “Soul of the Samurai,” “Deep Sea Diving” and “Literary Riot.”
His passion about antique arms for over 40 years makes Michael Zomber a highly desirable guest on television and radio shows. More information about Michael Zomber can be found at his website, www.michaelzomber.com and on his Facebook page.