In Sweden, author Nils Håkanson has published the country's first novel about bandy, titled 'Bandy Futura'. The book explores themes of nostalgia versus commercial vision in the sport. Håkanson, a supporter of the Uppsala team IK Sirius, has long been fascinated by bandy and combined his hobby with his profession as a writer.
He compares bandy subculture to hard rock. The novel has received praise from cultural sections. Bandy was more popular in the 1950s, but today has less cultural relevance and sparser attendance at matches.