The DIY despots of micronations, in photos
A photographer documents those who would be king

By
Loren Talbot
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(Image credit: (Matt Roth)But not all micronations have such clearly defined borders and infrastructure. In the Seattle suburbs, a micronation called Überstadt is led by 19-year-old King Adam and his younge)

(Image credit: (Matt Roth))

(Image credit: (Matt Roth))

(Image credit: (Matt Roth))

(Image credit: (Matt Roth)To see more of Matt Roth's work, check out his website or follow him on Facebook or Instagram.)
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Loren Talbot is the photo editor for The Week magazine. She has previously worked for Stuff, Maxim, Blender, and Us magazine, as well as for the Sweet Genius production company. She is a graduate of both Marlboro College and Pratt Institute. Her part-time job is adventurer.
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